- One in four Irish adults suffers from hay fever and 76pc say symptoms disrupt daily life.
- Grass pollen season runs from after 17 March until end of August.
- High pollen counts affect every county in Ireland this week.
- Dr Burchi recommends keeping windows closed, saline rinses and cool sleeping environments.
- Nurosym studies show benefits in reducing fatigue and improving sleep quality.
Experts have warned about hay fever effects on sleep as a pollen bomb hits Ireland. Met Éireann issued alerts with temperatures at 30 degrees and high pollen counts. Sufferers experience disrupted sleep leading to fatigue and stress.
The grass pollen season began after 17 March and continues until the end of August. One in four Irish adults suffers from hay fever with 76pc reporting disruption to daily life. Searches for hay fever rose by 513pc in the past month.
Elisabetta Burchi outlined impacts on the nervous system and provided management tips. Nasal congestion and inflammation contribute to nighttime waking. Vagus nerve stimulation gains attention for supporting recovery.
Elisabetta Burchi shared “Poor sleep is both a consequence and a driver of chronic stress and poor health. The goal is to interrupt the cycle as early as possible. Better symptom management can improve sleep quality, while supporting recovery and stress regulation can help reduce the impact that disrupted sleep has on mood, concentration and overall wellbeing.”
