Allergies can strike at any time of the year, and high pollen summer days are no exception. Lifelong hay fever sufferer and renowned airborne allergens expert Max Wiseberg joins Vinny & Cate to talk about what steps you can take to ease the symptoms or avoid them before they start.

If you are in distress or despair and would like directed to help and support, please visit bbc.co.uk/actionline. Please seek medical advice if you are suffering from a serious allergic reaction, should you need it. This podcast series is presented by Cate Conway and Vinny Hurrell. The producer was Helen Bamberry. Contact the team via email at [email protected].