Pollen bomb causes misery for millions of people suffering from hay fever

Hay fever victims face days of misery while a "pollen bomb" hits the UK.

The Met Office warned that pollen levels would be high throughout the week.

Doctors have warned that this could also trigger respiratory disorders such as asthma.

People with hay fever today shared their irritation, calling it the "worst day of hay fever of the year to date."

The charts produced by the Met Office show high levels in the south today, Yorkshire and northern England also recording average levels.

On Tuesday, Yorkshire and the Northeast should experience high levels of pollen, with an average among the rest of England.

Fortunately for those in Scotland and Northern Ireland, the pollen will be low.

London and the southeast will have high levels from Wednesday to Friday.

A Twitter user wrote today: "Do other people suffering from hay fever in the UK really feel it today? I swear that my eyes, my nose and even my ears burn. "

Another complained: "The hay fever has invaded the whole train and the shelves of the shoes are empty this morning, send some help."

Symptoms of the disease include sneezing, runny nose and itchy eyes.

The NHS states: "Hay fever is one of the most common allergic conditions, with over 10 million people estimated to have hay fever in England.

"You can catch hay fever at any age, even if it usually starts in childhood or adolescence, and is more common in boys than girls. women are also affected.

"You have more risk of developing a hay fever if you have a family history of allergies, including asthma or eczema."

Wearing wraparound sunglbades, changing clothes and showering after being indoors, staying indoors when the pollen count is high and applying petroleum jelly on the nose are all tips that can help.