All hay fever sufferers have been given a warning and told to 'brace themselves' ahead of what is predicted to be a 'severe season' with 'alarming' levels of pollen forecast. Experts have warned that, because of the weather, pollen could be 'higher than usual' this year.
Many people have already started to experience hay fever symptoms - which include sneezing, itchy and watery eyes, and, in some more serious cases, difficulty breathing. Experts have now urged those who suffer more extreme hay fever symptoms to start taking medication early.
The warning comes as it's predicted that birch pollen may reach the highest ever levels. According to Allergy UK, 'birch pollen typically causes allergic rhinitis symptoms in the nose and eyes, but can also cause symptoms in the oral /pharyngeal mucosa referred to as Pollen Food Syndrome or oral allergy syndrome.'
