'Hay fever made me miss my brother's wedding - I couldn't breathe'

Jasmine endures sleepless nights and puffy eyes when hay fever takes over during summerNewsSteve Richmond and Andrew Nuttall U35 Lifestyle Writer10:22, 16 Apr 2025A woman had to miss her brother's wedding due to suffering from extreme hay fever, which causes her serious breathing problems. The allergy, which typically flares up during the summer months, made her eyes ‘red raw’ and drove her to become sleep-deprived.Jasmine Lowdon was devastated when she was unable to attend her brother’s nuptials because her symptoms were so severe. Suffering from seasonal allergic rhinitis - commonly known as hay fever - since the age of 25, Jasmine was left with a congested nose, severe sneezing, coughing, and sleepless nights.‌Although hoping to make his big day at a hotel in Plymouth, in June 2018, Jasmine had to miss out on the whole event and be sent images and videos throughout the day from family members. Determined to take control of her health, the 35-year-old sought medical help in February...