3 h. ago What types of pollen are most common? Met Office issues warning for hay fever sufferers

Challenging times coming for sufferers of allegy as weather service issues warning

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8 h. ago UK households warned not to dry clothes on washing lines this spring

Despite the warm weather, people are being discouraged from drying clothes and bedding outdoors

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10 h. ago Mapped: Warning for hay fever sufferers as pollen count hits ‘very high’

Met Office pollen forecast map shows four regions in England have a 'very high' warning level for pollen later this week

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11 h. ago Met Office pollen bomb alert as hay fever suffers warned of 'very high' levels

Pollen levels will be 'very high' in multiple parts of the UK this week - spelling misery for the nation's estimated 13 million hay fever sufferers, with areas in the southeast worst hit

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11 h. ago ‘It looks like I’ve gone 10 rounds with a boxer’: when hay fever becomes debilitating – and potentially deadly

Often dismissed as summertime sniffles, the condition that affects a quarter of UK adults can lead to serious and life-limiting health problemsRead more: Pollen peril: how heat, thunder and smog are creating deadly hay fever seasonsSometimes the season starts as early as mid-April; other times it’s slower to get going. But for Lisa Ventura, June is consistently the cruellest month. “I might get lulled into a false sense of security: ‘Oh, it’s the end of May, it hasn’t started yet’,” she says in a heavy tone. “Then, as if on cue, it’s June the first – and bang.”Ventura suffers from “debilitating” hay fever. For about three months from early May, she cannot be outside for more than a few minutes before she starts sniffing and sneezing. “When it’s really bad, my eyes look like I’ve gone 10 rounds with a boxer – they are that swollen,” says Ventura. Continue reading...

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61 h. ago How to help your pet if they suffer from hay fever as 'pollen bomb' hits UK

Cats and dogs can suffer from seasonal allergies too. Here's how to help your furry friend, according to a vet

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2 d. ago Britain hotter than Barcelona as 24C heat and sunshine sweep in

Experts say that temperatures could hit as high as 24C at the weekend in central and south-east England, but the heat could ramp up symptoms for hay fever sufferers

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4 d. ago 'Pollen bomb' warning as levels soar in the UK: Map reveals the areas where hay fever sufferers will be worst hit

If you suffer from hay fever, make sure you stock up on antihistamines and tissues - as a dreaded 'pollen bomb' is heading our way.

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5 d. ago Dunelm's 'brilliant' £40 air purifier branded 'game changer' for allergies and hay fever

With spring here and high pollen levels expected, Dunelm's 4 Speed Air Purifier is a popular choice for hay fever sufferers.

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5 d. ago Pollen warning as Brits with hay fever told not to exercise outside at these specific times

An estimated 13 million people across the UK suffer with hay fever and with the recent changes in temperatures, high pollen counts are expected this year

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6 d. ago Lanarkshire hay fever sufferers can expect high pollen counts over next five days

The warm weather predicted to continue this week is set to trigger a huge pollen explosion across the Glasgow and Strathclyde region – not good news for the average hay fever sufferer.

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6 d. ago Hay fever sufferers warned 'never dry clothes here' as pollen levels surge

As the spring time rolls in, peak hay fever season is officially upon us with pollen counts forecast to be high across much of Scotland this week - but there are some ways you can reduce your symptoms

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6 d. ago Amazon slashes price of 'best' allergy tablet as 6,963 hay fever sufferers give it 5 stars

Allevia is a fexofenadine based allergy tablet that can be taken to provide 24-hour relief for hayfever, mould spore, dust mite and pet allergies

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9 d. ago Met Office map warns of 'very high' pollen count for hay fever sufferers

Parts of the UK will see high pollen levels, which is bad news for people suffering with hay fever

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1 week ago Met Office 'very high' pollen warning as UK set for hottest day of the year

Hay fever sufferers should brace for high pollen levels as temperatures soar

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1 week ago Met Office issues rare red warning for hay fever sufferers as pollen levels soar

The Met Office has issued a rare red warning for hay fever sufferers as pollen levels are set to soar this week, with millions of people affected in England and Wales

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1 week ago Pollen bomb hay fever alert for millions of Brits as rare RED WARNING issued

Pollen counts are set to be very high this weekend for some people in England and extending into Wales over the weekend, as hay fever sufferers prepare for the worst

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1 week ago Nurse warns hay fever sufferers over common medication that 'raises blood pressure'

With spring now here, many Brits will be suffering from hay fever - but some medications used to treat the condition may not be suitable for all

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1 week ago Expert warns of hay fever symptoms that could land you hefty fine behind the wheel

A leading expert has issued a warning to drivers who are suffering from hay fever, highlighting that it could end up costing you a lot more than just a box of tissues

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2 w. ago Why your PET may be giving you hay fever and the common household product that's a secret trick to beating it: read the Mail's ultimate guide to fighting crippling seasonal allergies

Balmier weather and colourful spring blossom may spell the end of winter gloom, but for the UK's estimated 16 million hay fever sufferers they also herald the start of the annual misery of sneezing.

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