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BBC Health 📅 22 Apr 2026 ⏱ 1 min read

Hay fever misery does last longer – here is how to cope

Symptoms are lasting for up to two weeks longer than in the 1990s, according to a major report - so what can you do about the pollen bomb?

ClinicaliQ Brief
  • Hay fever season has extended by approximately two weeks compared to the 1990s, prolonging symptomatic periods and increasing patient burden throughout the year
  • Prolonged pollen exposure requires more sustained and proactive management strategies beyond traditional reactive treatment approaches
  • Extended hay fever duration necessitates earlier intervention and patient education about preventive measures to maintain quality of life over longer symptomatic periods
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Symptoms are lasting for up to two weeks longer than in the 1990s, according to a major report - so what can you do about the pollen bomb?

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