SUMMER -- just the word makes most people smile.

However, if you are one of approximately ten million people in the UK who suffer from hayfever, you will know the irritating symptoms are more than just a summer cold.

Hayfever, also known as seasonal allergic rhinitis, is easy to spot.

The flu-like symptoms are worse than those of a simple cough or cold so look out for the telltale signs of an itchy, runny nose and sneezing; streaming, sore, red and itchy eyes; itchy throat, a wheezy shortness of breath; headaches and loss of concentration.

If you are one of the sufferers, the bad news is hayfever is incurable, although medicines are available.

But it is possible to control and soothe your symptoms. To help refresh your senses this summer Kleenex Facial Tissues has developed the essential Hayfever Survival Kit and we have got 20 kits worth £12 each to give away.

In addition to a fantastic AM/FM pocket radio, the kit also contains the following products:

Optrex Fresh Eye Drops -- this soothes and moisturises tired and uncomfortable eyes;

Ricola Swiss Original-Herb Lozenges which relieve the discomfort of irritating stuffy, noses, sore throats and coughs;

Twining Herbal Infusions;

Original Mint Source Shower Gel;

Hayfever friendly plant seeds which help reduce the level of pollen in your surroundings;

Wrigley's Airwaves Chewing Gum;

A Kleenex Balsam Pocket Pack which will protect the skin around your nose from drying out and becoming sore.

If you are unfortunate enough to suffer from hayfever this summer then log on to www.hayfeversurvival.co.uk -- it has all the helpful hints and tips you need for a sneeze-free summer. This site will run until October 31.

Reader Club members have the opportunity to win one of the 20 Kleenex Hayfever Survival Kits. For your chance to win, answer the question and send in your completed entry coupon to Kleenex Competition, Reader Club, Bolton Evening News, Churchgate, Bolton, BL1 1DE to arrive no later than April 17.

Alternatively you can e-mail us on comps@lancashire.newsquest.co.uk

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