An over the counter hay fever tablet has been hailed as a "miracle cure" on TikTok after British users turn to the brand to help with the increasing pollen count. In posts on the social media platform, users have praised Allevia, an antihistamine which retails for £4.
For millions, warmer weather means hay fever season has arrived. Around one in four people suffer from hay fever each year, over 16 million people. The problem is getting worse with each passing summer, with extraordinary research suggesting the number of people living with allergies in the UK is rising by five percent every year.
There are two types of hay fever, seasonal and perennial. Seasonal hay fever usually occurs during the time of year in which plants produce more pollen, while perennial hay fever is year round. If you usually begin suffering from hay fever in the spring, the likelihood is you are allergic to plant pollens. To treat this type, patients are often recommended to use nasal sprays and antihistamines.
