However, pollen is also produced by other plants, trees and flowers, tree pollen usually affects sufferers in early spring to late spring whilst nettles and docks (weed pollen) pollinate from early spring through until early autumn.

As the symptoms of hay fever occur at the same time or in the same season each year, it is also known as season allergic rhinitis.

Symptoms Of Hay Fever:

• Itchy nose
• Watery eyes
• Itchy throat
• Blocked nose
• Sneezing
• Headaches
• Aching face

These symptoms will vary from person to person, and in some instances, only nasal symptoms can occur whilst other suffers may only be affected by itchy and watery eyes.

Sometimes, the symptoms may be so severe that they affect sleep and interfere with school, studying or work.

Children who are school-age along with teenagers often develop hay fever, and, in many cases, the condition improves or goes away.

Hay fever can run in families and if you suffer from asthma or eczema, you are more likely to develop hay fever. Hay fever sufferers are also more likely develop asthma or eczema as well.