Wednesday, February 1, 2012

(UK) My hayfever started on friday, i live in the south, which pollen type am i likely to be allergic to?

Hello,



(ANS) The pollen count has been extremely high in the last 7 days. The main active pollen types right now are BIRCH TREE POLLEN %26amp; GRASS POLLEN.



**It is a well known fact that the pollen count rises in relation with the kind of weather we have. Pollen count rises when we have a) warm or very warm conditions b) dry weather with light winds %26amp; lots of sunshine i.e. high pressure sitting over the UK c) pollen count tends to be higher in the mornings from dawn to about 10am.



**The active pollen season is April through to August.



**Pollen count goes way down in wet or heavy rainy conditions, no sun, lots of cloud and high winds.



**Obviously different pollens trigger a reaction in different individuals thus I used to be highly sensitive to some types of grass pollen but no so much any more, I seem to have become more immune or less sensitive than in the past.



**You can be tested medically speaking for sensitivity to different allergens such as different plant based pollens or substances but I'm NOT really that convinced this is very helpful ultimately.



**There are proprietary treatments you can buy over the counter against hay fever %26amp; pollen sensitivity from a pharmacy or boots the chemist. However I have no idea if they work or how well they work having never used such drugs before myself.



**Avoid the obvious things like sitting on top of a garden or in a field that has just had its grass cut . This is 100% guaranteed to upset your system fast.



Hope that helps?



Kind regards Ivan

(UK) My hayfever started on friday, i live in the south, which pollen type am i likely to be allergic to?
Hayfever in the earlier part of the year (May up to August) is generally caused by grass. I also suffer from grass hayfever and I started sneezing today! Grass hayfever also causes red, itchy eyes. I take Benadryl to ease mine.
Reply:i get hayfever all the time i live in the north west you could get some piriton it works well ther are allergy medications you might be allergic to fresh cut grass i am or dandilions
Reply:hay fevers hay fever wherever you come from the north or south, just go to Wilkinson's and buy some hay fever tablets
Reply:Tree pollen


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