Hayfever

Has the seasonal influx of pollen got you wondering if your sneezing and runny nose are signs of hay fever? Or could it be a summer cold? About 10 million people in England experience hay fever.1 Although an allergy to pollen is common, recognising hay fever symptoms isn’t necessarily straightforward. Sneezing, a runny nose, sore eyes, coughing – hay fever shares many symptoms with the common cold. But by not spotting the...

There’s nothing fun about itchy eyes and a blocked nose. Especially for children. Here we help you to spot the signs of hay fever in children, so you can find the right way to tackle the seasonal symptoms. As soon as the sun comes out,...

Are you bracing yourself to cope with the seasonal inconvenience of hay fever symptoms? Or is it a summer cold? Here comes the sun. It’s time for picnics and lazy days in the park. Bees are buzzing and butterflies flutter between the colourful flora filling your garden. It’s time to...

We explore some natural remedies for hay fever that could give you welcome relief from this summer’s flurry of pollen. Itchy eyes, persistent sneezing and a blocked nose – there’s nothing fun about hay fever. Especially if you love spending time outdoors. Can diet changes...

Nearly a third of adults have hay fever in the UK. Find out what causes this condition, how to manage your symptoms and why it’s on the rise Written by Helen Foster on January 25, 2019 Reviewed by Professor Michael Rudenko on January 31, 2019...

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If you asked the average person on the street if they thought hay fever was more prevalent in the countryside or built-up towns and cities, they would most likely say the countryside. However, research by the National Pollen and Aerobiology Research Unit at Worcester University...

If you’re one of the 18 million adults in the UK who has hay fever, you’ll probably be willing to try most things in an attempt to relieve some of your symptoms and make your day-to-day life that little bit better.   In this article,...

Hay fever, or allergic rhinitis as it’s also known, is an allergic condition that causes inflammation of the nose[1]. It affects more boys than girls and can develop before adulthood[2]. It can be a distressing condition, especially for younger children and babies, but there are...

Hay fever is an allergy, which means your immune system mistakenly identifies a harmless substance – in this case pollen – as a threat and reacts as it would to viruses or bacteria, releasing an onslaught of chemicals to fight it off. The classic hay...