More the fact that after daring to hope that this year hay fever sufferers would be spared comes the realisation that the season has only been delayed by the long winter. But now it's here, and it's as big a problem as ever for many of our young people (among others).
Runny nose, itchy, sore streaming eyes, scratchy throat and aggravating cough can make life miserable for sufferers, just as the prospect of enjoying some warmer weather beckons. And this for something that's often dismissed (especially by non-sufferers) as a "minor" condition.
The symptoms caused by allergic rhinitis can be extremely debilitating, with 20 per cent of the country now suffering from the condition, according to a report from the Royal College of Physicians. Sleepless nights, the effect on social life and relationships - for something so small pollens can cause a major headache. It's not just pollens either - house dust mites, pets and mould can all be a cause of misery.
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