How do I treat it?

Fight back, fast! Why should you miss out on all the fun, just because it's the pollen season? There are plenty of ways to stay on top of your allergy. One of the easiest and most effective lines of defence is an antihistamine.

There are many different types available making it easy to find one that suits your everyday routine.

BENADRYL® Allergy Relief is the fastest way to treat your hay fever symptoms. It gets to work in 15 minutes and lasts for up to 8 hours, helping to keep your symptoms at bay when pollen strikes!

Others include BENADRYL® Plus, which also contains a decongestant to help clear your airways and BENADRYL® One-A-Day to help keep irritations at bay around the clock.

There are also nasal sprays and eye drops available, as well as liquid solutions that are perfect for kids. The BENADRYL® range helps you win the war against allergies, whatever your symptoms. If you are insure about your diagnosis or which treatment to use, consult a doctor or pharmacist.

Other lines of defence - As well as taking the right treatment, there are other tactics you can adopt when there's a high risk of hay fever.

Out and about? - Do your strolling, barbecuing and sunbathing when the pollen count is lowest, between 11am and 3pm or after seven at night. Mow the lawn late in the evening when you're less likely to kick up clouds of pollen.

Strike a pose! - Keep pollen out of your eyes with a pair of wraparound sunglasses. And if they do start to itch, try not to touch them. Your mum was right when she said that rubbing them will make it worse.

Wise buys - Invest in a negative ioniser - a small plug-in box that helps remove pollen from the air. And when it comes to buying a car, look for one with an integral pollen filter.

Sweet dream - It's best to keep your bedroom window closed at night and vacuum your carpet every couple of days to pick up any stray pollen. A quick dust with a damp cloth will also help round up rogue particles.