In Ireland, the hay fever season kicks off in March - although, hay fever sufferers are likely all too aware of this.
According to Allergy Ireland, it begins with the release of tree pollen in early March until May and is followed by the grass pollen season which occurs from May until September.
If you've noticed your little one sniffling, sneezing, and rubbing their itchy eyes, don't worry – you're not alone.
Hay fever, also known as allergic rhinitis, affects kids, and here's your guide to help them find relief.
It's an allergic reaction to pollen, typically from grasses, trees, and weeds.
Ireland's gorgeous but grass-filled landscape makes it ripe for the aul pollen production, and approximately one in 10 people in Ireland experience the discomfort of hay fever, according to the Asthma Society of Ireland.
Symptoms of hay fever symptoms are very similar in adults as in children: Watch out for constant sneezing, runny or blocked nose, itchy throat, and watery eyes.
If your child seems to show these signs more during spring and summer, it might just be hay fever.
