Itchy, sneezy and wheezy? How Australians can get a handle on hay fever season

Less than 20% of allergic rhinitis sufferers who choose their own medication get it right. Here’s how to navigate what may be a high-pollen spring

Ah, springtime: lambs are frolicking across the fields, the chill of winter starts to fade, and about one in five Australians might consider clawing their (itching, watering) eyes out to escape the cursed symptoms of hay fever.

Hay fever, or allergic rhinitis, can strike year round – any time that allergens such as dust mites, mould, or certain pollens are present.

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