The increased pollen in the air with the warmer weather can trigger symptoms of allergic rhinitis (hay fever) and asthma. Allergic rhinitis is a common and debilitating disease affecting around one in five people in Australia. Some of the symptoms of Hay Fever include: frequent bouts of sneezing, runny or blocked nose, itchy ears, nose, throat and roof of the mouth, red, itchy, swollen and/or watery eyes and headache.

If Hay Fever is left untreated it can lead to poor quality sleep, tiredness and daytime sleepiness. Please remind your child if they have hay fever to carry one days requirement of medication with them to school.

Seek advice from your pharmacist or doctor about medications that will relieve symptoms.