Your selection has produced 0 results 'From' value that is a number Please enter a 'From' value 4 to 5 stars 3 to 4 stars 2 to 3 stars Buy from Appliances Direct Buy from Laptop Outlet Buy from Big on DIY Thank you for your feedbackWritten The Airfree e40 is probably the best (and cheapest) entry level air purifier out there today. They're the most tested air purifiers on the market and capture and destroy all known hazardous particles carrying bacteria, viruses and poisonous ozone.''These tests prove that Airfree totally destroys up to 99.99% of micro-organisms that pass through its patented ceramic core - no matter how small or hazardous they might be.''Source: http://www.breathingspace.co.uk/...It's down from £149 to £109 with free next day delivery in the UKWritten Most of the HEPA air purifiers work on particles upto 0.3 microns . These days with advanced technology there are air purifiers with improved filters which can trap airborne particles which are smaller than that .

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to inform them of the time this error occurred, and the actions you performed just before this error. More information about this error may be available in the server error log. Additionally, a 500 Internal Server ErrorA doctor, a homeopath and a sufferer recommend treatments for a condition that brings misery to millions every summer. Their suggestions differ but there's one remedy they all agree on... Bringing misery to millions every summer: There are many treatments on the market... but which one is best? Dr Adrian MorrisDr Morris, of the Surrey Allergy Clinic, says: ‘Hay fever can ruin lives.'It’s a miserable condition. Most people can rely on good advice from their local pharmacist and, thankfully, most allergy  medications are available without prescription.’ Grazax, on the NHS and private prescription (pictured right). Sublingual (under the tongue) desensitisation immunotherapy. Patients are given tablets containing grass pollen and, over time, they become desensitised and hay fever symptoms diminish.

It has had incredible results with symptoms gone within a season. But it has to be taken for three years to ensure long-term relief. The worst side effect is an itchy tongue. A recent Cochrane meta-analysis of 42 studies showed a significant reduction in symptoms and medication requirements. drive clean emission test in ottawaIt also shows efficacy in children. air purifiers don't workNeeds to be started two months before hay fever season and must be taken every day. uv air purifier reviewsIt’s expensive, at up to £100 a month if you pay for it yourself. Most PCTs won’t fund it. Optrex Multi Action Eye Wash with eye bath, £3.89, expresschemist.co.uk (pictured above left). Pour eye wash into the bath, bend head forward and place over the eye, then tilt back to gently slosh liquid over the eye.

It rinses out the pollen and relieves itching and is recommended by the British Society for Allergy and Clinical Immunology. Won’t help nasal problems and can’t be used with soft lenses. Otrivine Adult Nasal Drops, 10ml, £3.05, chemistdirect.co.uk (pictured above centre). It contains xylometazoline which constricts the blood vessels in the lining of the nose and thus unblocks it – providing fast relief.Mentioned  in the British Society for Allergy and  Clinical Immunology guidelines for managing symptoms. Only use as directed on the box. Over-use causes a rebound effect and  more congestion. Dyson DC41 Animal, £398.99,  dyson.co.uk (pictured above right). Rather than just a standard filter, these have extra powerful suction, high dust removal and the ability to capture minute particles such asRemoving pollen from inside the house may help symptoms. Look for other cleaners accredited by the British Allergy Foundation. Dr Charlotte Mendes Da CostaDr Da Costa is a GP and homeopathic doctor.

She says: ‘If patients have tried other remedies and prescribed medicines without success, or simply prefer not to take over the counter medication, homeopathy can be an excellent solution. It can be used either preventatively or as a treatment.’ Weleda Allium Cepa 6c, 125 tablets, £6.45, health-store.co.uk Allium Cepa is a derivative of onion and it comes in tablet form. The principle of homeopathy is that like cures like. A substance, such as onion, which would produce symptoms similar to hay fever in a healthy person, is given in a tiny and harmless amount, alleviating discomfort. Systematic reviews and controlled trials have shown positive results for homeopathy and the treatment of allergic rhinitis. Whether it works depends if the remedy has been chosen correctly. By rinsing out the nasal passage with a saline solution and getting rid of the pollen as well as unblocking it. It can be used by all ages. A 2009 study of 2,011 patients with sinonasal disease who took a saline irrigation twice daily, for three to six weeks, showed clear improvements.

Won’t relieve all symptoms but may reduce need for antihistamines. Ainsworths Mixed Pollens, £5.75, 120 tablets, healthstuff.co.uk Contains grasses, cereals, blossom trees and weeds. Needs to be taken before the season starts or two weeks before you’d expect to start having symptoms. May help to reduce the allergic response by reducing sensitivity to pollens. You need to be organised about taking it in advance of the season. Writer Alice Smellie, 39, lives in Berkshire with her husband and three children, aged three, six and seven. She says: ‘One of my earliest memories is of streaming eyes and nose while walking through a field of grass as a small child. Over the years I have tried virtually every remedy available.’ (pictured above left) May contain antihistamines, decongestants and anti-inflammatories, to relieve sore eyes. Best used if your main problem is itchy, watering eyes or in conjunction with other remedies such as nasal sprays. Mentioned in the British Society for Allergy and Clinical Immunology guidelines as efficient in managing eye symptoms.

You can’t always use these with contact lenses, so check the label.  May sting or burn when first applied. The Saltpipe, £29.95, highernature.co.uk (pictured above right) Helps to cleanse the respiratory system, and reduces inflammation in the airways. Clinical trials suggest it works for respiratory conditions and it is a registered Class IIa medical device. It cleared my sinuses and I could breathe more easily.  May not be suitable for all sufferers. for a practitioner – £40 and upwards per session (pictured right). Tiny sterile needles are inserted into acupoints on the skin. This is said to balance the flow of energy. A 2004 study in Germany showed that 85 per cent of patients on acupuncture and herbal medicine showed an improvement compared to those in a placebo group. May require expensive ongoing treatments.Red nasal light is said to have an antihistamine effect, acting directly on the membranes within the nose to reduce histamine production.Put the light emitting probes into the nostrils for three minutes, three to four times a day.

A 2008 clinical trial showed 72 per cent of patients had a reduction in symptoms.I found it effective, though I was using it in conjunction with other therapies at the time. No side effects but efficacy may vary. Bionaire Plus Lifetime Hepa Filter, £79.99, breathing space.co.uk (pictured right). It traps pollen particles from air so they aren’t floating around inside the room. Hepa (High Efficiency Particulate Arresting) filters capture and remove the tiniest of particles. Appropriate for severe hay fever. Look for those recommended by the British Allergy Foundation. Nelsons Nux Vom,  84 pills, £5.45.  The dried, ripe seed of the strychnos nux-vomica tree native to India is given for blocked noses and headaches. There has been some positive evidence from laboratory studies for nux vom as an analgesic and anti-inflammatory. Many  medics argue that homeopathy is a placebo and works only if you believe it will do.TRY: HayfeGUARD English Honey, Pollen and Royal Jelly, 280g, £14.95, thehivehoneyshop.co.uk (pictured below right).