Hay fever is an allergic reaction to pollen, typically when it comes into contact with your mouth, nose, eyes, and throat. Pollen is a fine powder from plants.
Your hay fever signs and symptoms may occur year-round or may start or worsen at a particular time of year (seasonal).
Hay fever triggers include:
• Tree pollen, which is common in early spring
• Grass pollen, which is common in late spring and summer
• Ragweed pollen, which is common in fall
• Dust mites and cockroach droppings, which are present year-round
• Dander from pets, which can be bothersome year-round but might cause worse symptoms in winter, when houses are closed up
• Spores from indoor and outdoor fungi and moulds, which can be both seasonal and year-round
What you can do to try and prevent allergic reactions:
• Keeping workplaces clean and as free from dust as possible
• Regular vacuuming and dusting take place
• Make sure surfaces are clean using good quality anti-bacterial cleaning wipes
• Avoid bringing fresh flowers into the office
• Good ventilation such as using extractor fans or air conditioning
• Keep windows closed early morning and late afternoon when the pollen count is at its highest