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General hay fever
Everyday questions about hay fever — symptoms, triggers and plain-English answers.
Hay fever and exams: can pollen affect your grades?
Hay fever and exams: a UK study links pollen symptoms to dropping a GCSE grade. Why exam season peaks with pollen, plus calm ways to cope.
Hay fever or a cold? How to tell the difference
Hay fever or a cold? How to tell the difference: itchy eyes, fever, mucus, timing and duration — plus a comparison table and when to see a pharmacist.
When is hay fever season in the UK?
When is hay fever season in the UK? Tree, grass and weed pollen run from late March to September — here is the calm guide to each hay fever season window.
How common is hay fever in the UK?
How common is hay fever in the UK? Around 1 in 4 adults and about 1 in 8 children — roughly 16 million people. A calm look at the numbers.
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