Have you ever thought about the phrase 'hay fever' before? We all know what it means, it conjures images of sneezing, wheezing, watery eyes and swollen stuffy noses, but it has absolutely nothing to do with hay or fever. The correct term should actually be 'allergic rhinitis' but that doesn't roll off the tongue so easily. Hardly anyone uses this term in normal every day … [Read more...]
Daily hay fever and dry eye treatment
Living with hay fever and constantly watery eyes is a daily challenge, juggling the seasons; those days when they're dry and scratchy and other days when they water incessantly. Over the years I've been recommended eye drops by my optician but have often been put off by the possible side effects of prolonged use, the ingredients or the taste! Yes the taste! Not that my eyes … [Read more...]
50% more people have hay fever this year
I think you'll all agree, this year has been an incredible summer so far. I love England in the sun, it's like being on holiday and the feeling of the sun warming the skin is one of my favourite things. But if that warm, dry weather brings with it clouds of pollen, spring and summer can be miserable for those who have hay fever. I've noticed that just in my circle of friends … [Read more...]
What is Super Pollen and Thunder Fever?
Hay fever is a worry for many people around spring and summer time but what if I told you that things could be about to get much, much worse. Think pollen on steroids.Imagine all those pollen particles splitting and doubling their misery... it sounds like something from a hay fever horror story. And it's real! And coming to the air near you! I got a phone call … [Read more...]
20 things you can do to reduce hay fever symptoms
The recent coverage of seasonal tree pollen allergies on Countryfile Diaries was really good, but as is the usual thing with TV, you miss out on so much of the actual filming. You guys only get a snapshot. But I got so much information and learnt so much from Shenagh Hume, the garden expert who is an allergy nurse and landscape gardener who specialises in low pollen … [Read more...]