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What is Hayfever?
Hay fever (also called allergic rhinitis) is one of the most common allergies that occurs when your immune system overreacts to pollen from plants like grass, trees, and weeds.
When you breathe in pollen, your body treats it as a threat and releases chemicals such as histamine, which cause allergy symptoms. The pollen count is usually highest between late March and September and is worse on humid, warm and windy days.
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Hayfever Symptoms
Hay fever (allergic rhinitis) can make everyday activities uncomfortable, especially during the spring and summer months when pollen levels are higher. Symptoms occur when the body reacts to pollen in the air and releases histamine, leading to inflammation of the nose, eyes, and airways.
Common hay fever symptoms include:
- Sneezing, often in bouts
- A runny or blocked nose
- Itchy nose, throat, ears, or roof of the mouth
- Red, watery, or itchy eyes
- Post-nasal drip (mucus running down the back of the throat)
- Coughing
- Headaches or facial pressure
- Feeling tired or run-down due to poor sleep
Symptoms can range from mild to severe and may worsen on days when pollen counts are high or after spending time outdoors.
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Causes of hayfever and allergies
Hay fever occurs when the immune system overreacts to pollen. During the spring and summer months, when pollen levels are at their highest, the body mistakenly treats pollen as a harmful substance. This triggers mast cells to release histamine, a chemical responsible for the typical symptoms of hay fever such as sneezing, itchy eyes, a runny nose and congestion.
Some people are only sensitive to specific types of pollen, while others may react to several. This sensitivity can sometimes be identified through allergy testing, such as patch or skin-prick tests. In the UK, around 90% of people with hay fever are allergic to grass pollen, which is particularly difficult to avoid during the summer due to widespread grass cutting. Other common triggers include tree pollen and weed pollen.
It is not fully understood why some people develop pollen allergies while others do not. However, certain risk factors may increase the likelihood of developing hay fever. These include:
- Family history
- Asthma
- Eczema
- Reduced exposure to outdoor environments during early childhood, which may affect how the immune system develops.
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Hayfever and allergies affect millions of people across the UK — get the relief you need
What is Hayfever?
Hay fever (also called allergic rhinitis) is one of the most common allergies that occurs when your immune system overreacts to pollen from plants like grass, trees, and weeds.
When you breathe in pollen, your body treats it as a threat and releases chemicals such as histamine, which cause allergy symptoms. The pollen count is usually highest between late March and September and is worse on humid, warm and windy days.
Hayfever Symptoms
Hay fever (allergic rhinitis) can make everyday activities uncomfortable, especially during the spring and summer months when pollen levels are higher. Symptoms occur when the body reacts to pollen in the air and releases histamine, leading to inflammation of the nose, eyes, and airways.
Common hay fever symptoms include:
- Sneezing, often in bouts
- A runny or blocked nose
- Itchy nose, throat, ears, or roof of the mouth
- Red, watery, or itchy eyes
- Post-nasal drip (mucus running down the back of the throat)
- Coughing
- Headaches or facial pressure
- Feeling tired or run-down due to poor sleep
Symptoms can range from mild to severe and may worsen on days when pollen counts are high or after spending time outdoors.
Causes of hayfever and allergies
Hay fever occurs when the immune system overreacts to pollen. During the spring and summer months, when pollen levels are at their highest, the body mistakenly treats pollen as a harmful substance. This triggers mast cells to release histamine, a chemical responsible for the typical symptoms of hay fever such as sneezing, itchy eyes, a runny nose and congestion.
Some people are only sensitive to specific types of pollen, while others may react to several. This sensitivity can sometimes be identified through allergy testing, such as patch or skin-prick tests. In the UK, around 90% of people with hay fever are allergic to grass pollen, which is particularly difficult to avoid during the summer due to widespread grass cutting. Other common triggers include tree pollen and weed pollen.
It is not fully understood why some people develop pollen allergies while others do not. However, certain risk factors may increase the likelihood of developing hay fever. These include:
- Family history
- Asthma
- Eczema
- Reduced exposure to outdoor environments during early childhood, which may affect how the immune system develops.
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