For many people, the arrival of spring heralds hefty doses of antihistamines, nasal sprays and eye drops to relieve hay fever symptoms. Allergic reactions to pollen typically include a runny nose ...

That time of year is almost upon us, when millions of people in the UK succumb to pollen-induced sneezes, sniffles and itchy eyes: the dreaded hay fever. Now scientists may have identified a key ...

But for some, it’s also when the all-too-familiar itchy eyes and runny nose returns. Hay fever is back – and just the sound of a nearby lawnmower is enough to bring on a sneeze or two.

Fast forward to the modern day and it's estimated around 13 million people in the UK are suffering from hay fever - and research suggests it could get worse. Here is a look at how pollen causes ...