16 h. ago Hay fever cures already in your kitchen as experts say to ditch the antihistamines

With warmer weather comes allergy season - and for Brits with hay fever, antihistamines can be expensive. Here are five natural hay fever remedies you already have at home.

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27 h. ago How to help your pet if they suffer from hay fever as 'pollen bomb' hits UK

Cats and dogs can suffer from seasonal allergies too. Here's how to help your furry friend, according to a vet

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37 h. ago Britain hotter than Barcelona as 24C heat and sunshine sweep in

Experts say that temperatures could hit as high as 24C at the weekend in central and south-east England, but the heat could ramp up symptoms for hay fever sufferers

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42 h. ago The three dog breeds most at risk of hay fever amid 'very high' pollen warning

The Met Office has put out a red alert for pollen for large parts of the UK

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64 h. ago Drivers set for Easter chaos as hay fever causing car crashes as pollen levels soar

Soaring pollen levels across the UK are causing extreme hay fever symptoms, with more than half of drivers being affects by sneezing and itching eyes

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68 h. ago Atopic eczema: Warning to parents over common childhood condition which may cause hay fever later in life

One in five children in the UK will be affected by by atopic eczema 👶

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69 h. ago You may have hay fever without knowing it with these symptoms

Health experts say there are some uncommon signs of hay fever

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2 d. ago 'Pollen bomb' warning as levels soar in the UK: Map reveals the areas where hay fever sufferers will be worst hit

If you suffer from hay fever, make sure you stock up on antihistamines and tissues - as a dreaded 'pollen bomb' is heading our way.

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3 d. ago Hay fever making your life a misery? Try these 20 tips from doctors and allergy experts

Do nasal sprays work? Which are the best antihistamines? Can honey help? What about a shower? We’ve got all the answersFor people with hay fever, sunny days lounging on the grass can be anything but pleasant. How can you manage the symptoms without forfeiting summer? As the Met Office issues a “pollen bomb” warning in the UK, allergy doctors advise on the best ways to survive the season. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Pollen peril: how heat, thunder and smog are creating deadly hay fever seasons

Scientists say a complex mix of factors are making seasonal allergies worse for longer in many parts of the world – but why is it happening and is it here to stay?The first time it happened, László Makra thought he had flu. The symptoms appeared from nowhere at the end of summer in 1989: his eyes started streaming, his throat was tight and he could not stop sneezing. Makra was 37 and otherwise fit and healthy, a mid-career climate scientist in Szeged, Hungary. Winter eventually came and he thought little of it. Then, it happened the next year. And the next.“I had never had these symptoms before. It was high summer: it was impossible to have the flu three consecutive years in a row,” he says. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Ease hay fever symptoms with pharmacist's five tips as 'pollen bomb' hits UK

A pharmacist has shared five ways to protect yourself from hay fever as a "pollen bomb" hits the UK, causing misery for millions.

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3 d. ago Dunelm's 'brilliant' £40 air purifier branded 'game changer' for allergies and hay fever

With spring here and high pollen levels expected, Dunelm's 4 Speed Air Purifier is a popular choice for hay fever sufferers.

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3 d. ago Pollen warning as Brits with hay fever told not to exercise outside at these specific times

An estimated 13 million people across the UK suffer with hay fever and with the recent changes in temperatures, high pollen counts are expected this year

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4 d. ago Lanarkshire hay fever sufferers can expect high pollen counts over next five days

The warm weather predicted to continue this week is set to trigger a huge pollen explosion across the Glasgow and Strathclyde region – not good news for the average hay fever sufferer.

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5 d. ago Hay fever sufferers warned 'never dry clothes here' as pollen levels surge

As the spring time rolls in, peak hay fever season is officially upon us with pollen counts forecast to be high across much of Scotland this week - but there are some ways you can reduce your symptoms

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5 d. ago Amazon slashes price of 'best' allergy tablet as 6,963 hay fever sufferers give it 5 stars

Allevia is a fexofenadine based allergy tablet that can be taken to provide 24-hour relief for hayfever, mould spore, dust mite and pet allergies

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7 d. ago Met Office map warns of 'very high' pollen count for hay fever sufferers

Parts of the UK will see high pollen levels, which is bad news for people suffering with hay fever

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8 d. ago Pharmacist's alert over 'high' hay fever risk and how to beat symptoms

Sultan Dajani has shared five tips to help reduce hay fever symptoms this spring, as forecasts suggest pollen levels could be particularly high

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9 d. ago Met Office 'very high' pollen warning as UK set for hottest day of the year

Hay fever sufferers should brace for high pollen levels as temperatures soar

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9 d. ago Met Office issues rare red warning for hay fever sufferers as pollen levels soar

The Met Office has issued a rare red warning for hay fever sufferers as pollen levels are set to soar this week, with millions of people affected in England and Wales

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