Best remedies for hay fever and allergies in the UK
For some, summer means carefree frolics out in the sunshine. For others, it equals puffy eyes, itchy skin and violent sneezing fits, all due to the higher pollen count that triggers the seasonal misery of hay fever.
Approximately 20 per cent of the population – some 13.2 million people - have some form of hay fever. If you’re one of them, you’re well aware of the symptoms that come with this largely summertime scourge. It’s magnified for anyone with asthma or respiratory problems.
The severity of your reaction can depend on many factors, such as the type of pollen you’re most allergic to (tree, grass, weed), the weather (heavy thunderstorms can push up pollen count) and pollution levels, which are likely to
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