The trend is less pronounced in southern and eastern parts of the UK “due to periods of cold winds in the spring that tend to reduce the amount of pollen released during the season”, she added.

She said: ‘Trees that produce allergic pollen in the UK tend to have alternating high and low years of severity - this year is a high year.’ Research by Worcester University has also found the ...

Pollen food syndrome (also known as oral allergy syndrome) is perhaps more common than you’d think. While 20 percent of the UK are reported to be affected by hay fever at some point in their ...

According to Allergy UK, between 10% and 30% of ... plants and trees including ash, birch, pine, and nettles. Each year, the timings of high pollen can vary depending on the weather, and the ...