Summer has officially arrived and we're finally relishing the good weather, but it isn't that way for everyone.
Itchy nose, watery eyes and constant sneezing, those who suffer from hay fever can often dread these summer months.
Experts have warned that in the coming days pollen counts across Ireland will rise and those who suffer from hay fever are about to get the worst of it.
With temperatures expected to rise up to 24C, the dry weather is due to keep sufferers on their toes.
Hay fever can be caused by more things than just pollen, it can be triggered by pollution, dust mites and mould, along with pollen.
Speaking in April, Ann-Marie Horan, Executive Committee member of the Irish Pharmacy Union, gave her top tips for hay fever sufferers:
- Keep doors and windows closed at home (including at night) and when driving
- Apply a little Vaseline inside the nose to trap pollen and stop it being inhaled
- Wear sunglasses, preferably wraparound glasses which prevent pollen entering the eyes
- Don’t mow the grass and avoid working in the garden
- Don’t dry clothes outside if possible
Wash your hair, hands and face when you come back indoors and change your clothes to get rid of any pollen.
