Hay fever sufferers have been hit with worse than usual symptoms this year.
The Met Office's relationship manager for health and air quality said the weather in spring has created a particular potent pollen. Yolanda Clewlow said: "A warm and wet May, coupled with a relatively warm spring, means there's a chance that the pollen that has developed is particularly potent."
The forecasters have issued a gloomy update as pollen levels are expected to stay high for the rest of the week. People affected by hay fever usually suffer with unpleasant problems such as sneezing fits and itchy eyes.
