#pollen

#pollen

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As well as clinging to our clothes, pollen can remain present on our body and hair.

"Warm weather in 2024 has created ideal conditions for birch pollen, often a significant trigger for hay fever, leading to very high pollen levels across the UK."

A significant 74% of adults are affected by seasonal allergies, with climate changes causing earlier and intensified pollen release from plants, making relief necessary.