Ask a doctor: Why have I suddenly developed hay fever?

Eye diseases may increase due to "the end of spring", caused by rain. Allergic conjunctivitis, an inflammation of the joint, membrane that protects the white part of the eye, is the most common.

Ask a doctor: Why have I suddenly developed hay fever?

The itchy eyes, sneezing and stuffy nose of hay fever can make an otherwise beautiful spring day a misery. The condition is an allergic reaction to pollen – where an overreaction from the immune system triggers the release of histamine and other chemicals that lead to symptoms. One in four people have hay fever, but according to more recent research from Allergy UK, 49 per cent of people reported its symptoms – suggesting it is becoming more com…

When pollen flies, many people react with allergy problems. In some cases, these persist throughout the year. Do you count to the risk group?