Blossom, warmer weather and longer days are a few of my favourite spring things. Sneezing, watery eyes and a runny nose are not. For many long-time sufferers, hay fever and spring are inseparable, but how can we distinguish between hay fever and something else like a cold? What is hay fever? Associate professor Joy Lee, … Read more
So, if you have the sniffles or a sore throat, or any of the other symptoms the conditions share, how do you know what you have and what to do about it? How do you tell which you’ve got? Typical hay fever symptoms include sneezing, coughing, a runny or blocked nose, as well as red, … Read more
“We recommend starting reasonably early – as soon as the pollen count starts to creep up, take antihistamines,” says Morris. “If that’s not controlling things, migrate onto the nasal spray and eye drops.” GPs can also prescribe steroid treatments when these options don’t work. People who are still debilitated by their hay fever symptoms after … Read more