Hay fever - and how to deal with it

Hay fever is an allergy and people who have it are allergic to pollen.

At different times of the year, different types of pollen can give hayfever sufferers itchy eyes, sneezy noses and a sore throat.

It's one of the most common allergies in the UK, affecting about 13 million people.

So when the pollen count is high - what should you do?