The UK is in the grip of a particularly bad period for hay fever, with people across the nation experiencing a relentless onslaught of sneezing, itchy eyes and nasal congestion. Visits to the NHS hay fever advice page have increased by 252% since the beginning of May, signifying the magnitude of the problem.
This common seasonal affliction is a hypersensitive reaction to allergens, most notably pollen. Typically associated with spring and early summer, hay fever symptoms appear to have intensified in the UK in recent weeks.
