Experts are warning a 'pollen bomb' could explode over the UK causing misery for hayfever sufferers.
Summer rains following on the heels of an unusually sunny spring have created the perfect conditions for grass to flourish.
As grass pollen is the most common allergy for hay fever suffers, affecting 90% of people with the condition, it could make life unbearable for millions, reports the Mirror.
Max Wiseberg, creator of HayMax allergen balm, said: “Wetter weather forecast for the next few days, after the long dry spell, will cause grass to flourish. It will produce loads more pollen, triggering a huge pollen explosion from Monday.”
Over 20 million sufferers face difficulty this summer. A Met Office poll of 2,000 this year revealed 41% suffer so badly it ruins their whole summer.
The pollen count shows low levels in Edinburgh and the Lothians for this coming week, but that "grass pollen risk (will) increase to moderate in good weather."
The Met Office has warned of very high levels in the South and Midlands, and moderate levels in the North of England later this week.
Doctors advise sufferers to use nasal rinses and avoid grassy open spaces – especially in the early morning and early evening when pollen levels are highest.
