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Hay fever remedies

The hay fever season lasts from around March to July, but experts say that the season is starting earlier and more people are suffering from hay fever. So if you're a sufferer check out our gallery of what works and doesn't work for hay fever and our expert advice from Boots' pharmacist James Longden.

 
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2. Ginger

Some people have found that ginger can reduce inflammation of the sinuses but there's not much scientific evidence to back this up.
James says: 'Some people may find it useful but I'm not aware of any scientific studies to back this up. Speak to your pharmacist if you've got hay fever symptoms for their advice.'
- Love ginger? Try some of our ginger recipes

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