The red warning for high counts of pollen is still in place and so if you are still sniffly here is what you can do to alleviate the discomfort.
The red warning is due to the very high levels of grass pollen in the air and after a hot and humid weekend, those with hay fever and asthma are suffering.
A Met Office spokesman said: “The grass pollen risk will be increasing to very high levels during the week ahead. Spore and weed levels will be elevated too.”
For most, pollen is harmless, but if you have an allergy then your immune system overreacts and produces histamines.
For many people with asthma, this release of histamines when they have hay fever makes asthma symptoms worse.
So, what can you do to feel better in a world full of pollen?
Put vaseline around your nostrils to trap pollen
Wear wrap around sunglasses when you go out
Avoid going out first thing in the morning and late in the evening
Shower and change your clothes when you have been outside.
Keep windows and doors shut as much as possible
Vacuum regularly and dust with a damp cloth
Buy a pollen filter for the air vents in your car
Dry clothes inside
Smoking and drinking alcohol will make your symptoms worse - so stay away from both
Stock up on nasal sprays/eye drops/antihistamine
See your GP
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