Allergies like grass pollen allergy that affect breathing and the airways are caused by inhaling (breathing in) allergens, e.g., grass pollen, from the air. Hay fever is the everyday term used to describe the eye and nose symptoms of allergic rhinoconjunctivitis, which can be triggered by a number of different types of pollen, including grass pollen.

Allergic rhinoconjunctivitis may have a tremendous impact on the quality of life of allergy sufferers. People with allergy often suffer from daytime fatigue, sleep problems and adverse effects on attention span and working memory. Allergic rhinitis can lead to the development of new sensitisations and asthma.

The symptoms of hay fever and grass pollen allergy

If you have a grass pollen allergy, you may experience symptoms such as a runny or blocked nose, sneezing, and itching, which can be accompanied by watering and itching of your eyes during the grass pollen season.
Hay fever and grass pollen allergy are becoming more and more common worldwide, and 1 in 8 people in Europe suffer from them.