Can hayfever be life threatening?

Even though hay fever doesn’t pose a serious threat to health, it can have a negative impact on a person’s quality of life. People with very severe hay fever often find that it can disrupt their productivity at school or work. Inflammation of the sinuses (sinusitis) is another common complication of hay fever.

What percentage of the population suffer from hayfever?

One in four people in the UK has hay fever (seasonal allergic rhinitis) which equates to about 16 million people. These people are four times more likely to suffer from other conditions driven by allergy, such as asthma, eczema and food allergy.

How many people die from hay fever UK?

1 Around ? 2 In 2018, more people said they suffered from hay fever than almost any other health condition 3 The UK is currently tied with Sweden for the most hay fever sufferers in the world 4 In 2014, 15% of all asthma deaths with exacerbating features saw hay fever as a contributing factor

Is it true that fresh cut hay causes hay fever?

As the hay fever season gets underway, affecting between 10% and 30% of people, we sifted through the evidence to work out what’s really true about this irritating condition. Back in the early 19th Century it was assumed that freshly cut hay was causing the problem, hence the name hay fever.

Who was the king that died from hay fever?

William died shortly after the publication of the newspaper report, although whether his “hay fever” had anything to do with his death is uncertain. Queen Victoria’s predecessor, King William IV, is believed to have been a hay fever sufferer.

As the hay fever season gets underway, affecting between 10% and 30% of people, we sifted through the evidence to work out what’s really true about this irritating condition. Back in the early 19th Century it was assumed that freshly cut hay was causing the problem, hence the name hay fever.

William died shortly after the publication of the newspaper report, although whether his “hay fever” had anything to do with his death is uncertain. Queen Victoria’s predecessor, King William IV, is believed to have been a hay fever sufferer.

How long does hay fever last in adults?

With hay fever taken off the table, many adults put their symptoms down to having a drawn-out cold – and without the right remedies or approach, may suffer for several weeks unnecessarily.