‘Close windows and doors’ UK alert issued until Friday June 19 | UK | News

In a recent NHS update, people in the UK were asked to keep their windows and doors closed. The health service has issued major advice after the Met Office’s latest forecast this week horrified millions of people suffering from a common health problem.

According to the Met Office’s latest pollen forecast, pollen levels will range between ‘Medium’, ‘High’ and ‘Very High’ across much of the UK from Monday 15 June until Friday 19 June. This means that many hay fever sufferers will face increased risk of symptoms. Parts of Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales will also be affected by pollen.

In a warning issued by NHS The health service said on Instagram: “Some parts of the country will experience high levels of pollen in the coming days. Hay fever is a common allergy that causes sneezing, coughing and itchy eyes. You can’t treat it but there are things you can do to help your symptoms.”

In the post, the NHS added a few key points for hay fever sufferers to keep in mind, including ‘dos’ and ‘don’ts’. The health service advises people to “keep windows and doors closed as much as possible”.

The NHS website explains: “There is currently no cure for hay fever and you cannot prevent it. But you can do some things to relieve your symptoms when pollen counts are high.” Keeping doors and windows closed when pollen counts are high can help relieve hay fever symptoms by reducing pollen entering, settling on your furniture, and traveling through your living space.

Other steps the NHS advises people to take include:

• Apply petroleum jelly (like Vaseline) to your nostrils to trap pollen
• Wear wrap-around sunglasses, a mask, or a wide-brimmed hat to prevent pollen from getting into your nose and eyes.
• Take a shower and change your clothes after going outside to wash off pollen
• keep windows and doors closed as much as possible
• vacuum and dust regularly with a damp cloth
• If your car has a pollen filter in its air vents, try using a HEPA filter in your vacuum cleaner.

There is currently no cure for hay fever and it cannot be prevented. But there are ways to help reduce your symptoms when pollen levels rise. You can’t prevent hay fever from occurring, but you can take steps to feel better when there’s too much pollen in the air.

The NHS advises against:

• do not cut or walk on the grass
• don’t spend too much time outside
• Do not keep fresh flowers at home
• do not smoke or be near smoke; this makes your symptoms worse
• do not dry laundry outside; They can hold pollen
• if possible, do not allow pets into the house; They can carry pollen indoors

What are the symptoms of hay fever?

• sneezing and coughing
• a runny or stuffy nose
• itchy, red or watery eyes
• itching in the throat, mouth, nose and ears
• loss of smell
• pain on the sides of your head and forehead
• headache
• feeling tired

The NHS says: “Symptoms are usually worse between late March and September, especially in hot, humid and windy weather. This is when pollen counts are highest. Hay fever can last for weeks or months, unlike a cold which usually goes away after one to two weeks.”