The 7 best ways to combat hay fever as peak season hits – from ‘diaphragm dumbbells’ to supplements

THE sun is shining, the sky is blue – yet for millions of us, this time of year can be pure hell.

Instead of making the most of the warmer weather, we’re inside, battling itchy eyes and runny noses and we just . . .  can’t . . .  stop . . .  sneezing. Hay fever, also known as seasonal allergic rhinitis, affects one in four of us.

It’s a reaction to pollen, which triggers inflammation and increased mucus production – hence the watery eyes, coughing, nasal issues and scratchy throat, mouth and ears.