Fast facts
- One in five people suffer with hayfever at some point in their lives and incidence rates are on the rise
- Hayfever is more common in boys than girls, but affects adult men and women equally
- The number of older people suffering from hayfever for the first time is rising
- Children often find that their symptoms impact on their schooling, which can delay learning and development. In fact, many teenagers will drop at least one grade in their exams because of their allergy.
Did you know?
A third of adults with hayfever say symptoms have a considerable negative impact on their life.