Overview
- Pollen levels remain very high across much of England, with parts of Wales and Scotland at high levels through the weekend before easing in some regions.
- Official NHS advice tells households to keep doors and windows closed as much as possible to reduce indoor exposure.
- Ventilation guidance highlights timing, with general advice to avoid peak hours and one interiors expert urging people to keep windows shut from 2pm to 9pm.
- Practical steps include showering and changing after being outside, cleaning with a damp cloth, vacuuming with a HEPA filter, washing bedding weekly, keeping laundry indoors, and wiping pets after walks.
- Hay fever affects an estimated 10 to 16 million people in the UK, and doctors recommend antihistamines, corticosteroid nasal sprays, and pollen immunotherapy for persistent cases.