A POLLEN bomb is set to explode over parts of the UK this weekend, spelling misery for millions of Brits suffering from hay fever. Aside from itchy, swollen eyes and interminable sniffling, the tiny pollen particles could also raise the risk of dangerous side effects for asthma sufferers. Hay fever can make asthma and lung conditions worse, potentially triggering an attack that could be life-threatening if not treated.
The Met's pollen forecast predicts high pollen counts to hit parts of the UK this weekend. Wales , the South West and London and the South East will be besieged by pollen particles on Saturday. The East of England and the East and West Midlands will also be hit by high pollen counts on Sunday.
Hay fever sufferers might could continue to experience symptoms into next week, as pollen counts will remain high in the South West, South East and East of England. Max Wiseberg, airborne allergens expert and creator of HayMax barrier balms, warned that a particular kind of pollen could be the cause of misery this weekend. He said: “High pollen counts are forecast for this weekend and Monday across the South of England, Midlands and Wales.
“The grass pollen season usually peaks in June and July, so high pollen forecasts this weekend mark the start of the peak season. "And as 95 per cent of hay fever sufferers are allergic to grass pollen, this weekend will be the worst so far this year for sufferers.” But sniffles, sneezing and itching may strike even if the high po.