With temperatures in Ireland expected to soar this week, many hay fever sufferers are reaching for medication to ease their symptoms as the pollen count reaches “very high” due to the heat.
Insurance experts, Quote Devil, have warned that taking legal hayfever medication before driving can put Irish motorists at risk of receiving a driving ban of up to six years.
Over-the-counter and prescription drugs like antihistamines can help to relieve symptoms commonly associated with hay fever such as sneezing, runny nose and itchy and watery eyes, but they are not without their risks for drivers.
