Lisa Ventura experiences debilitating hay fever from June to August, making outdoor activities difficult. Despite working from home as a cybersecurity specialist, her condition poses challenges, as antihistamines often cause drowsiness or conflict with her glaucoma medication. The article highlights the common misconception that hay fever is merely a nuisance, affecting about 10-15% of children and 25% of adults in the UK. Immunologist Sheena Cruickshank points out that it severely affects sleep, concentration, and overall quality of life for sufferers, yet it is often dismissed by those unaffected.
When it’s really bad, my eyes look like I’ve gone 10 rounds with a boxer – they are that swollen, says Ventura.
It's taken as a bit of a triviality but it really affects your quality of life, your sleep, your wellbeing, your concentration and mood.
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