Hay fever: it afflicts one in four Japanese people every year.
Do you know about hay fever?
It is caused by pollen from plants such as Japanese cedar and cypress trees, and afflicts one in four Japanese people every year. It causes allergy symptoms such as a runny nose, sneezing, and itchiness around the eyes.
It peaks between February and May each year
Cedar pollen is the most common cause of hay fever in Japan. Hay fever caused by cedar pollen peaks between February and April, although the dates can vary by location.
I also suffer from hay fever, and I show symptoms from the end of February to around the middle of April.
There are many hay-fever products available at this time of year
At this time of year, pharmacies stock many kinds of products for dealing with hay fever.
The best-known of these is the mask.
Many hay-fever sufferers wear masks when they go out.
This is a nasal plug that prevents pollen from entering your nose.
These are high-quality tissues.
When you have hay fever the number of times that you blow your nose increases, so it is a good idea to have tissues that are kind to your skin.
This brand of tissue is called “Hana Celeb” (Nose Celebrities).
So many hay-fever products come on sale that even Amazon puts a special selection of them together.
For hay-fever sufferers, this time of year can be a real misery.
By the way, hay-fever symptoms only appear after years of living in an area with a lot of pollen. You don’t have to worry about hay fever if you are going on vacation, so relax and enjoy your trip!
