From the itchy eyes to the runny nose, hay fever sufferers will do just about anything to alleviate their symptoms. From late March to mid-September, Brits anxiously study the pollen counts to judge whether they'll comfortably be able to enjoy the outdoors or if they'll need to reach for an antihistamine. What is hay fever? Commonly known as hay fever, Allergic rhinitis is an allergic reaction to pollen.
Ensure you are well equipped, with medication, and with our tips to reduce your exposure to pollen. 🧢Wear a mask, sunglasses and a hat when outdoors 🪟Keep windows closed 👕Avoid drying clothes outside 🚿Shower, wash your hair and change your clothes when home — Allergy UK (@AllergyUK1) June 8, 2024 Pollen is a fine powder which is produced by flowers, plants, weeds, and trees. From March to mid-May roughly 25% of people are affected by tree pollen, according to the Met Office.
Meanwhile, grass pollen season has two peaks during the year around the first two weeks in June and then again in the first two weeks of July. This is followed by weed pollen season which spans the summer, starting in June and continuing into September. With around 49% reporting that they suffer from hay fever symptoms in recent research (Allergy UK / Kleenex®, 2020), how can they get through the day? How to prevent hay fever symptoms Hay fever sufferers can take some proactive steps to help prevent them from developing symptoms.
For instance, the National Health Service recommends showerin.