As Brits look to enjoy the warmer weather over the Easter bank holiday weekend, hay fever sufferers have been warned to expect a 'pollen bomb', according to Kleenex.
Data from the Kleenex Pollen Forecast shows the sunny spell is causing tree pollen levels to spike across the country this weekend as we approach the peak pollen season. The severity of pollen levels is measured by Pollen Grains Per Cubic Metre (PPM). A reading of 200-703 for tree pollen is considered high, and anything above 704 is very high.
On Good Friday in Liverpool, a pollen count of 425PMM is predicted, Saturday will see highs of 382PMM and Easter Monday 508PMM. For those planning on making the most of the weather this Easter weekend.
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The Met Office has also forecast a high pollen count for Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Amena Warner, head of clinical services at Allergy UK shares her top tips to help hay fever sufferers manage their symptoms and feel better prepared.
Consider your wardrobe choices
Accessories like hats and wrap-around sunglasses can stop pollen from reaching the face, hair and importantly, eyes.
T ry using an allergen barrier balm
Some allergy sufferers find that applying an allergen barrier balm around the base of the nostrils and around sunglasses creates a barrier to airborne allergens.
Schedule your daily outings carefully
Always check the Kleenex Pollen Forecast before leaving the house. Monitoring pollen levels daily can help you plan ahead to manage your symptoms.
Shower when you return home
Pollen can stay on your skin and hair after you’ve been outside, so take a shower as soon as possible when you return home.
Jin Zhang, global medical director at Kleenex UK, said: “Kleenex understands how unpleasant hay fever can be and how severe symptoms can prevent pollen sufferers from enjoying the warmer weather the season brings. We know that many families travel over the Easter weekend to spend time with loved ones.
"New surroundings can act as a trigger to allergy symptoms due to potential exposure to different pollens. With Kleenex Pollen Forecast offering unrivalled insight into local pollen levels, we recommend for anyone who experiences pollen allergies, no matter how mild, check levels daily to ensure they plan ahead and be well prepared to tackle the pollen season no matter where they are."
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