Over sensitive touchscreen

I have a iPhone 3gs (which is still under warrenty... just) & it has developed an issue over the last few days.
It's touchscreen has become difficult to use as it is over sensitive. You can select something while your finger is a good 2cm's away from the screen. This makes general use of the phone VERY challenging!!
Obviously this is not normal, but is it a software issue which could be rectified with the correct setting adjustment or factory setting restore via iTunes. Or is it a hardware issue that would require a replacement iPhone from Apple under warrenty?
Many thanks in advance for anyones help or advice.

Hello again Modular747,
As advised, I have removed the case & screen protecter & cleaned the screen with a lense cloth. I have tried a soft & hard reset & also resorted to an OS restore from a backup & without..... I even cut my finger nails!!!
None of these resolved the problem of being able to activate the touch screen without actually touching it.
Unless I have developed telekinesis, it appears that the iPhone has developed a hardware fault. Therefore, I will be using the power of my mind to book a Genius appointment at my local Apple store for first thing in the morning!!!
Thanks again for your advice Modular747.

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