alcohol and hay fever has been considered for some time, as many drinks contain histamine. This is created by the yeast and bacteria in the drinks during fermentation - and is the chemical we try to fight during hay fever and other allergies using antihistamine tablets.
Among the worst offenders for this are red and white wine as they have higher levels of histamines than some other drinks including clear spirits such as gin and vodka.
Researchers at the Centre for Alcohol in Denmark conducted a study published in 2008 to understand the effect of alcohol on hay fever more thoroughly.
More than 5,800 Danish women, aged between 20 and 29 took part in a trial that measured their alcohol consumption at the start and end of an eight year period.
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