Hay fever sufferers in Ireland have been hit by a shortage of the antihistamine, Piriton.  So if you are affected and suffer from streaming eyes, blocked nose and sneezing due to pollen, what are the alternatives out there for you?

Laura Dowling, the Pharmacist known as the Fabulous Pharmacist on Instagram spoke to Newstalk Breakfast this morning with some advice.

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