STAY CALM AND SNIFF NO MORE

“As stress causes nerve cells to produceduce a neurohormone which can worsen nasal allergy, it’s important to keep stress under control,” explains Alison Cullen.

“Daily exercise burns off the effects of stress hormones,” advises Dr Sarah Brewer, Healthspan medical director. If your stress levels suddenly shoot up, Professor Margareta James, psychologist at the Harley Street Wellbeing Clinic, recommends running your wrists under the cold tap. “This helps to reduce heart rate and calm the body,” she adds.