After all this rain, hay fever sufferers are being warned that they are in for an ‘intense’ spring. It’s estimated that grass pollen levels will be double the normal amount because of all the fresh plant growth, and experts say that the areas most affected will be Madrid, Castilla La Mancha, Extremadura and the north of Andalucía. Levels of over 5,000 grains per cubic metre of air are possible between May and July.

It’s estimated that as much as 20% of the Spanish population suffers from hay fever. There are so many products on the market to combat hay fever including tablets, nasal sprays, liquid medicines, eye drops and even honey! Apparently, a spoonful of local honey will combat hay fever very successfully.

It´s a little late now but if you are a regular sufferer, consider having the anti-hay fever injection in January of each year. Considered very successful, the annual injection can stop months of misery. Ask your doctor for further details.