Worcester University has a pollen calendar so you can begin planning.Know your pollenMost hay fever is triggered by turf or tree pollen. If you suffer in spring, youre probably allergic to tree pollen; in later months, it is probably caused by turf pollen. The grass pollen season is starting earlier than average, says Dr Beverley Adams-Groom, a senior palynologist and pollen forecaster at Worcester Universitys School of Science and Environment, “with the very first high day expected in the south possibly next week, if the weather is dry and warm”. Photo: Victollio/Getty Images/iStockphotoCheck the pollen forecastThe Met Office has a pollen forecast, and on days of a high pollen count “you know you require to take additional precautions during the day”, says Kelman.”Block as much pollen as you canA hat with a brim and sunglasses can minimize the amount of pollen “getting into your face and on your hair”, says Kelman.
The yard pollen season is beginning earlier than average, states Dr Beverley Adams-Groom, a senior palynologist and pollen forecaster at Worcester Universitys School of Science and Environment, “with the very first high day anticipated in the south perhaps next week, if the weather is dry and warm”. Photo: Victollio/Getty Images/iStockphotoCheck the pollen forecastThe Met Office has a pollen forecast, and on days of a high pollen count “you know you need to take extra preventative measures throughout the day”, states Kelman.”Block as much pollen as you canA hat with a brim and sunglasses can minimize the amount of pollen “getting into your face and on your hair”, says Kelman.
