BRITS with hay fever could face more challenges after the Met Office revealed "pollen bomb" hotspots as levels continue to soar. High levels of pollen have been detected across the UK this summer. In a post on X, The Met Office shared which parts of the country currently have the highest pollen levels.
The South West, South East - including London - Wales, East of England and East and West Midlands all showed "very high" levels of pollen. The North West of England, Yorkshire and Northern Ireland will also be affected. People with hay fever in Newcastle won't struggle as much as those in the south and those residing in the highlands will only face medium pollen levels.
Million Britons are plagued by symptoms of hay fever every summer from itchy eyes, a constant runny nose, headaches to irritating sneezes. For people with asthma, high pollen levels can be fatal. “More than three million people with asthma are affected by pollen and when levels are at their highest it can be deadly for those with a lung condition," said Erika Radford from Asthma + Lung UK.
"When pollen particles are breathed in, they can cause inflammation in the airways and get into the lungs, making it harder for those with lung conditions to breathe which can be terrifying," she explained. However, Erica said there are things people with asthma can do to protect themselves. “Checking pollen and air pollution forecasts in your local area every day is a good idea, so you can avoid going outdoors as much as .
