Spring means flowers in bloom, warmer temperatures and longer daylight hours.
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But for a select few the season equals burning eyes, runny noses and sore throats.
Hay fever season is upon us and Asthma Foundation of Tasmania general manager Wendy Evans has shared her tips for dealing with the condition.
Eighty per cent of people with asthma also experience hay fever.
“It’s a good thing for people to see their pharmacists and talk to them about their symptoms, and obviously we provide an advice and support service,” Ms Evans said.
“Hay fever normally comes around the start of September but the air rater site suggests that maybe the season’s started already.”
In the coming week, spring will bring temperatures of up to 17 degrees in Launceston and St Helens and up to 16 degrees at George Town, Deloraine and Campbell Town.
For an air rating and pollen count, visit airrater.org.au or call 1800 322 102. Thursday marks the first day of Asthma Week.