How to survive peak hay fever season – and why it’s now beginning earlier than usual

Antihistamines can ease hayfever symptoms. Photo: Getty

Adrianna Wrona

With the birch pollen season almost at its peak, lots of Irish people have been suffering with hay fever.

Ireland and the UK have higher rates of those experiencing hay fever, with up to 26pc reporting symptoms, while the European average is approximately up to 19pc.