The first port-of-call for most hayfever sufferers is an over-the-counter antihistamine.

Antihistamine’s block the creation of histamine – which produces an inflammatory response when your body senses a foreign invasion – in this case from pollen.

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In the past, some active ingredients in these have been known to cause drowsiness but there are plenty of non-drowsy options now – such as Zyrtec, Clarinex, Allegra , Claritin.

You can either opt for daily pills, which are easy to take, or nasal sprays and eye-drops, which offer a localized solution.