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THE onset of warmer weather is not always good news to everyone - especially those who battle with hay fever during the summer months. Thousands of Irish people have been warned of a "high pollen weekend" ahead with temperatures set to soar as high as 21C. The Asthma Society of Ireland have issued urgent advice on managing asthma and hay fever ahead of the bank holiday .

Hay fever affects a "significant portion" of the population, with over 450,000 Irish people living with asthma and 80 per cent of those also experiencing hay fever . The hay fever season runs from March to September. The Asthma Society said: "Proper management techniques can significantly improve quality of life, especially when wanting to enjoy the outdoors.



" The organisation is urging everyone to take precautions and manage their hay fever symptoms. It is also reminding those with asthma that unmanaged hay fever can trigger an asthma attack. A combination of medical treatments and lifestyle changes can help people adequately manage hay fever.

Appropriate medication, including antihistamines and immunotherapy, can be accessed through your GP or pharmacist. In a recent survey conducted by the The Asthma Society of over 1,200 people living with asthma and/or hay fever, 76 per cent with hay fever admitted it limits daily activities and has a "disruptive effect" on their lives. Almost four in five revealed that during the hay fever season their or their child's participation in sports or activities is disrupted .

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