NHS issues advice as Met Office warns of high pollen levels

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- By SOFIE JACKSON [e-mail]

NHS Humber and North Yorkshire has issued advice for hay fever and asthma during pollen season.

It comes as the UK's weather service is warning of high pollen counts from today, which can make life difficult for people with asthma and hay fever.

According to the Met Office, pollen levels in the region will be very high on Saturday.

The pollen forecast uses the new Met Office pollen model to produce predictions for five days ahead across the whole of the UK. It predicts increasing pollen levels across Yorkshire and Humber "likely becoming generally high or very high" before the weekend.

In periods of high pollen and throughout summer, many individuals with asthma face increased challenges.

The combination of asthma and hay fever can significantly impact daily life, making it essential to manage symptoms effectively.