Hayfever victims should be on the lookout for pollen bombs over the Jubilee weekend.
HAYFEVER sufferers are in for a miserable weekend as pollen levels rise across the country this Jubilee weekend.
Millions of Britons suffer from the condition, and with the holiday season in full swing, it’s likely that many will be enjoying the great outdoors.
Many people will be exposed to pollen circulating at a garden party or a barbecue to celebrate the monarch.
Today will see high levels of pollen in the South West, London, the South East, the East of England, the East Midlands, the West Midlands, Wales, and the North West.
This will be the case for the rest of the weekend.
The sun is shining in the majority of English regions today, and it is expected to continue tomorrow.
However, as the weather turns wet on Saturday and Sunday, a pollen storm could occur, leaving many people with itchy eyes and runny noses.
Temperatures are expected to reach 22 degrees Celsius today as a plume of tropical air sweeps in from the continent.
The weather will be warmest in the South East of England, with highs of 22 degrees Celsius expected in London, which also has the highest pollen count.
Elsewhere, temperatures will range from the high teens to the mid-20s, but there will be plenty of sunshine.
One in every four adults suffers from hay fever, and the majority are allergic to grass pollen, which blooms from mid-May to July.
Dr. Manpreet Bains, GP at Thriva, described the condition as allergic rhinitis or seasonal rhinitis.
When the eyes, nose, mouth, and throat come into contact with tiny pollen particles, an immune response is triggered, causing the body to react.
“Itchy, watery, and red eyes are possible symptoms of this reaction.
“A blocked or runny nose is one of the nasal symptoms. “Throat symptoms can include itching and soreness,” explains Dr. Manpreet.
HELP IS AVAILABLE
Dr. Zoe Williams said earlier this week that those suffering from hayfever should first go to the pharmacy, where experts can help with over-the-counter medications.
