Your hay fever may be back… and here’s why
THE WARMER weather is set to wreak havoc with hay fever symptoms, as tree pollen levels spike.
Climate change may be leading to an extension of the grass and tree pollen this season, and may be the cause to your hay feaver start earlier.
The Met Office has said that the first week of spring will see dry, sunny weather and daytime temperatures in the mid to late teens.
Jin Zhang, global medical director at Kimberly-Clark UK, said: “When temperatures rise, primary sources of pollutants tend to increase, making the air quality even more challenging for millions of hay fever sufferers.
“As such, global warming will likely cause pollen seasons to start earlier and last longer.”
For people who suffer with hay fever, reports believe that pollution (64%), rising temperatures (52%) and extreme weather conditions (38%) are the biggest environmental factors impacting their allergies.
Amena Warner, head of clinical services at the charity Allergy UK, said: “Living with allergies and maintaining a quality of life is not always easy. Enjoying everyday activities can become a real struggle. With the realities that warmer weather brings, it is crucial that allergy sufferers be given the advice, support and tools to manage their symptoms whilst staying active and healthy.”
