If you’re already experiencing hay fever symptoms, you’re not alone. Thanks to climate change, the average temperature has risen 1C in the UK over the past century, which means longer plant-growing times. The result? More allergens are in the air, says leading specialist Dr Jean Emberlin. ‘Plus, pollution is a massive problem, particularly with hay fever.’
And that’s not all. ‘There has been a suggestion that COVID-19 might have “reset” some people’s immune system to make them more susceptible to hay fever,’ says airborne allergens expert Max Wiseber.
While it may be a stark reminder that we all need to do our bit