Bad news for hay fever sufferers as pollen count to remain 'very high'
manchestereveningnews.co.ukHay fever sufferers across the North West region may experience extreme discomfort over the coming days. The Met Office has warned that places like Greater Manchester will experience very high pollen counts from today until Sunday.
The weather agency adds that it is the peak season for grass, nettle, dock, and plantain pollen while there is an increased risk for fungal spores.
Pollen is the name for tiny particle released by plants and trees as part of their reproductive cycle. It's commonly seen as a fine powder which is spread by insects and the wind. Join our WhatsApp Top Stories and Breaking News group by clicking this link Writing on Twitter, the Met Office said: "It is the peak season for grass pollen meaning that the pollen count is high to very high for much of the U.K" People who suffer from hay fever are allergic to this pollen, so when they inhale the particles they can experience significant irritation and inflammation.
It is believed that more than 10 million people in the UK suffer from hay fever which can include symptoms such as frequent sneezing, a runny or blocked nose, as well as itchy eyes and throat.
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