I asked 4 experts for the best defences against hay fever without medication

The Spring Bank Holiday weekend is officially here and the UK is being treated to some glorious weather amidst a heatwave. With temperatures set to reach 33 in parts of the UK, it's important people remain proactive when surviving the weekend and all it has to throw at us.

One key factor that affects many Brits is hay fever, and with the rising temperatures, hay fever is sure to be rid of. Claire Nevinson, Superintendent Pharmacist at Boots, explained: "Hay fever is an allergic reaction to pollen, a fine powder produced by certain plants. Symptoms typically occur when the pollen comes into contact with your mouth, nose, eyes and throat."

She continued: "There isn't a definite way to determine what the hayfever season will be like each year, however the weather is a good indicator as this plays a significant role in the production, distribution and dispersion of pollen.

"Typically, hayfever is seen to be heightened between the months of late March and September, particularly when it is warm, humid and windy as this is when the pollen count is at its highest.

"However, there are different types of pollen that can bring on hayfever. For example, tree pollen counts are highest between late March and mid-May, whilst grass and weed pollen counts are highest between mid-May and September."

A common theme is to reduce the amount of exposure you have to pollen, as this will only exacerbate hay fever. By staying inside and keeping windows and doors closed, you'll be able to limit the side effects.

So bearing all of that in mind, experts have shared their best prevention methods everyone can use to minimise the effects of hay fever without the need for medication. Here's how you can survive the next strong wave of pollen.