The evenings are lighter, the days are warmer and we’re increasingly leaving the house without our coats. But the onset of summer isn’t necessarily good news for everyone.
With pollen counts being highest between March and September, the warmer and more humid days can cause havoc on those living with hay fever.
In fact, about 16 million Britons suffer from hay fever, with itchy eyes, sneezing and a runny nose making their lives miserable every year.
So, with hay fever season upon us, OK! takes a deep dive into what exactly hay fever is as well as the treatment options available… The hay fever myth “The term hay fever is very misleading,” says Professor Stephen Durham, head of the allergy section at Imperial College London. “It’s not caused by hay and it doesn’t cause a fever.” It’s actually a common allergic condition caused by pollen – the fine powder released by plants as part of their reproductive systems.The proteins in pollen are what cause irritation to the nose, eyes, throat and sinuses.
Read more on ok.co.uk
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