16/06/2026
🌸 A recent study found that hay fever has increased by 33% in the last 30 years, with symptoms lasting two weeks longer.
This could mean disaster for those taking exams this year, and is especially worrying for teachers and parents concerned about their students and children. 📚
Hay fever can have a huge impact on pupils- so much so that one study found those with hay fever are 40% more likely to drop a grade than their peers 😱
🌳 We spoke to consultant allergist, Dr Alex Croom, who gave us her top tips for tackling hayfever.
And you can read more on this hay fever phenomenon here: https://ntu.shorthandstories.com/my-eyes-swell-up-like-golf-balls-why-rising-pollen-levels-could-mean-disaster-for-exam-students/index.html