Hay fever (seasonal allergic rhinitis)

Hay fever (seasonal allergic rhinitis) can make your asthma or lung condition symptoms worse. Find out about hay fever, how it’s linked to air pollution and thunderstorms, and how you can treat it.

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What is hay fever?

Hay fever is an allergy to pollen. Find out what hay fever is, how it's linked to air pollution and thunderstorms, and how it can affect your lungs.
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Hay fever treatments

Find out how to treat your hay fever so that it’s less likely to trigger an asthma attack or cause a flare-up of your lung condition.

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Summer isn't always an easy season when you have a lung condition. Tell us about how summer affects your breathing to get personalised advice. 

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Get support

Call or email our helpline for support with any aspect of living with a lung condition – whether you need practical advice, emotional support, or answers to health-related questions. You can also find support through our groups.

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