HAY FEVER sufferers were sent reeling when the UK was hit by the "worst pollen bomb of the year" last month. Sadly, this is isn't the end of itchy, sneezy misery for many, as parts of the country are still set to see 'high' pollen levels later this week. 2 Pollen allergies can show up in your nose, eyes and throat 2 High pollen counts are set to hit parts of the UK this week The South West, the West and East Midlands and the North East of England are set to grapple surging pollen counts on Wednesday, as will London, the South East and the South West on Thursday.
Whether you're suffering with itchy eyes, a runny nose or incessant sneezing, have you ever stopped to think about what your symptoms mean? And why yours and others' symptoms seem to come on at different times of the year? The Sun spoke to Boots Superintendent Pharmacist, Claire Nevinson, to get some answers. Are there different types of hay fever? Everyone can experience hay fever differently, whether it's sensitivity in their eyes, nose or throat. While there aren't exactly different types of hay fever, there are different types of pollen that trigger symptoms.
And these allergens circulate at different times, depending on the time of year. Claire told the Sun: "Pollen is a fine dust that disperses in the wind to reach other plants for pollination and start new plants. Most read in Health STREET SMASH Driver arrested after horror crash with pedestrian as cops lock down road CRISIS TALKS Inside crunch meeting where R.