The Met Office has recently issued a ‘red alert’ health warning for Wales in the upcoming days due to very high pollen levels expected in the region. The new Met Office pollen model is forecasting such high levels for Wales as the sunny and warm weather persists. This increase in pollen levels is particularly affecting individuals sensitive to birch and ash pollen. Hay fever sufferers are being advised to prepare for a tougher period ahead, especially on Monday and Tuesday when the alert level is expected to rise to “very high.”
Hay fever, also known as allergic rhinitis, is a common allergic response to harmless substances like pollen, dust mites, or pet dander. Exposure to these allergens triggers the body to produce allergic antibodies, leading to symptoms such as sneezing, coughing, a runny or blocked nose, itchy or watery eyes, as well as an itchy sensation in the throat, mouth, nose, and ears. Following the birch pollen season, grass pollen takes over from mid-May to July, affecting a larger number of hay fever sufferers.
To alleviate hay fever symptoms, the NHS recommends measures such as using antihistamines and nasal sprays, putting Vaseline around the nostrils to trap pollen, wearing wraparound sunglasses or a mask to prevent pollen exposure, showering and changing clothes after being outside, keeping windows and doors closed, and regular vacuuming and dusting with a damp cloth. These precautions can help reduce the impact of hay fever symptoms during periods of high pollen levels.
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