Hay fever sufferers are being advised to use a car button to recirculate air as pollen levels are expected to reach 'very high' levels in parts of the UK this week, according to the Met Office.
The grass pollen season has begun, with London and Cardiff predicted to be worst hit. The Met Office tweeted: 'Are you sneezing today? It's the start of the grass pollen season and levels are expected to be high or very high for many of us all week.'
Recent rain has caused grass and trees to grow, fueling a rise in pollen. Dr Jean Emberlin of Allergy UK warned that the combination of occasional rain and warm weather creates the worst conditions for hay fever sufferers.
She predicted that grass pollen will peak in June, particularly in weeks two, three, and four. Symptoms include sneezing, coughing, runny nose, itchy eyes, and headaches. While there is no cure, the NHS recommends using air conditioning and keeping windows closed to ease symptoms.
