The pollens around me
Grasses
Poaceae
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Trees
Hazel
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Cypress
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Alder
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Poplar
PPM
Elm
PPM
Birch
PPM
Plane
PPM
Pine
PPM
Oak
PPM
Weeds
Chenopod
PPM
Mugwort
PPM
Nettle
PPM
Ragweed
PPM
Hay fever symptoms? Jog on, pollen!
Hay fever symptoms can be annoying when they show up. A runny nose could spoil your rare day in the sun, while trying to master spreadsheets through watery eyes can be tough. Knowing the signs to look for can help you manage these pesky symptoms better.
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The Pollen Calendar
The UK pollen calendar isn’t a short one, sadly. It kicks off as early as January, and continues through spring and summer well into autumn. September marks the end of the pollen highs, but that doesn’t mean there will be no pollen in winter.
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Types of Pollen
With over 10 million people suffering from hay fever in England, it pays to be a pollen connoisseur. Yet, few people know which pollen type they’re allergic to. You might know you’ve got a tree pollen allergy, but are you sure which tree type you should be avoiding and when?
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What is thunder fever and how can it affect your hay fever?
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Beware of the Dog... Allergy
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Let’s get down and dirty with dust allergies
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Exercising with allergies: jog on, pollen
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Managing hay fever in children, babies and toddlers
Hay fever can be tough on the best of us, but for children it can particulary hard. Kleenex & Allergy UK share their advice on helping children manage their hay fever.
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Hay fever symptoms? Jog on, pollen!
Hay fever symptoms can be annoying when they show up. A runny nose could spoil your rare day in the sun, while trying to master spreadsheets through watery eyes can be tough. Knowing the signs to look for can help you manage these pesky symptoms better.
2 mins
read more
Types of Pollen
With over 10 million people suffering from hay fever in England, it pays to be a pollen connoisseur. Yet, few people know which pollen type they’re allergic to. You might know you’ve got a tree pollen allergy, but are you sure which tree type you should be avoiding and when?
4 mins
read more
What is thunder fever and how can it affect your hay fever?
Learn how different types of weather may be affecting your hay fever symptoms.
3 mins
read more
Hay fever FAQs
According to the latest research from our partners Allergy UK, hay fever affects almost half of the British population. That’s an awful lot of people sneezing, suffering from itchy eyes, headaches, shortness of breath or constantly feeling tired. Find out more here.
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Allergies in the UK
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The pollen forecast for your area is
The weather forecast where you are
Understanding the what, why and when of hay fever is key, so here's the low-down
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Your Pollen Pal gives you both the pollen count levels and weather forecasts in your local area when you enter your postcode, along with more detailed information about the types of pollen you can expect. Click on the pollen type to see the breakdown of allergens, for a further idea of which pollen you may be sensitive to.
Your Pollen Pal will forecast pollen levels over the next five days in your current, or selected area, and break this down into Grass, Tree and Weed pollen levels. See our types of pollen page to find out more about different pollen types, and the impact they can have on hay fever symptoms.
The pollen tracker takes data from Ambee, across several sources:
“With such levels of accuracy, we can predict the pollen count on your street for up to five days ahead.”
Madhusudhan Anand, Co-Founder & CTO of Ambee
The following table shows the risk level for each type of pollen. We apply NAB (National Allergy Bureau) guidelines to our data and take percentile values from the extended season for each pollen type.
We measure severity of pollen by the PPM number, which stands for Pollen Grains Per Cubic Metre.
| Risk Level | Tree | Grass | Weed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low | 0-95 | 0-29 | 0-20 |
| Moderate | 96-207 | 30-60 | 21-77 |
| High | 208-703 | 61-341 | 78-266 |
| Very High | 704+ | 342+ | 267+ |
The weather and time of day can be a big factor in how pollen levels can affect you. In the evening, as pollen falls to the ground and heat eases, your hay fever symptoms can get worse. On rainy days, you’ll find your hay fever symptoms are easier to manage as the rain tends to wash the pollen away.
Ah, summer. Life’s all hazy days and… streaming eyes. Here’s how to manage, or even prevent, hay fever in high pollen seasons. Let’s show pollen who’s boss.
1. Shower and change your clothes after being outdoors. This’ll help stop transmission as pollen gets everywhere, clinging to clothes and affecting you long after you’ve gone inside.
2. Apply petroleum gel just under your nose. Stick with us on this one… A little dab before you head outside can act as a barrier, preventing pollen particles from entering your nose.
3. Wear wraparound sunglasses. Yep, we’ve even come armed with fashion tips. The wraparound style will help keep pesky pollen powder out of your eyes.
4. Keep your hands clean. Regularly wash your hands when out and about to remove pollen.
5. Dry your laundry inside. Yes, the sun’s shining. But, yes, pollen will head straight for your clothes on the washing line. If you suffer from hay fever, it’s best to dry them inside.
Hay fever symptoms? Jog on, pollen!
Hay fever symptoms can be annoying when they show up. A runny nose could spoil your rare day in the sun, while trying to master spreadsheets through watery eyes can be tough. Knowing the signs to look for can help you manage these pesky symptoms better.
2 mins
Read More The Pollen Calendar
The UK pollen calendar isn’t a short one, sadly. It kicks off as early as January, and continues through spring and summer well into autumn. September marks the end of the pollen highs, but that doesn’t mean there will be no pollen in winter.
2 mins
Read More Types of Pollen
With over 10 million people suffering from hay fever in England, it pays to be a pollen connoisseur. Yet, few people know which pollen type they’re allergic to. You might know you’ve got a tree pollen allergy, but are you sure which tree type you should be avoiding and when?
4 mins
Read More Hay fever symptoms? Jog on, pollen!
Hay fever symptoms can be annoying when they show up. A runny nose could spoil your rare day in the sun, while trying to master spreadsheets through watery eyes can be tough. Knowing the signs to look for can help you manage these pesky symptoms better.
2 mins
Read More The Pollen Calendar
The UK pollen calendar isn’t a short one, sadly. It kicks off as early as January, and continues through spring and summer well into autumn. September marks the end of the pollen highs, but that doesn’t mean there will be no pollen in winter.
2 mins
Read More Types of Pollen
With over 10 million people suffering from hay fever in England, it pays to be a pollen connoisseur. Yet, few people know which pollen type they’re allergic to. You might know you’ve got a tree pollen allergy, but are you sure which tree type you should be avoiding and when?
4 mins
Read More Types of Pollen
With over 10 million people suffering from hay fever in England, it pays to be a pollen connoisseur. Yet, few people know which pollen type they’re allergic to. You might know you’ve got a tree pollen allergy, but are you sure which tree type you should be avoiding and when?
4 mins
Read More The Pollen Calendar
The UK pollen calendar isn’t a short one, sadly. It kicks off as early as January, and continues through spring and summer well into autumn. September marks the end of the pollen highs, but that doesn’t mean there will be no pollen in winter.
2 mins
Read More Hay fever symptoms? Jog on, pollen!
Hay fever symptoms can be annoying when they show up. A runny nose could spoil your rare day in the sun, while trying to master spreadsheets through watery eyes can be tough. Knowing the signs to look for can help you manage these pesky symptoms better.
2 mins
Read More
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