Temperatures are set to ramp up in Dublin over the next few days, with highs of 20C set for the capital.
We can expect a warm Easter and starting tomorrow, the sunshine will peek out of the clouds and bring temperatures of 14C.
That's going to rise as high as 18C on Thursday, with the 20C highs expected on Friday and Saturday.
Across Dublin, pollen levels are expected to be high today (Wednesday) and Thursday.
The high levels are also going to be in Munster and Connacht tomorrow, while Ulster can expect medium levels.
By Thursday, the entire country will be doused in pollen.
The type of pollen we can expect is tree pollen which rises in warm and sunny weather.
Here are some of the top preventative tips for hayfever:
- Keep doors and windows closed at home and when driving
- Apply a little Vaseline inside the nose to trap pollen and stop it being inhaled
- Wear sunglasses, preferably wraparound glasses which prevent pollen entering the eyes
- Don't mow the grass and avoid working in the garden
- Don't dry clothes outside if possible
Wash your hair, hands and face when you come back indoors and change your clothes to get rid of any pollen
Top tips for managing asthma as colder weather triggers symptoms
What is pollen?
Pollen is made up of tiny particles released by plants and trees during their reproductive cycle.
The extremely fine powder is spread by insects and the wind.
It triggers the antibody immunoglobulin E - creating mucus and causing congestion and sneezing - in those who are allergic to it.
There are around 30 different types of pollen that cause hay fever.
Most people are allergic to grass pollen, which is common from mid-May to July.
Tree pollen is usually released from late March to mid-May, affecting about 25 per cent of people.
Weed pollen can be released between late June to September.
The Asthma Society of Ireland's Pollen Tracker will be live next month and it will give daily pollen level updates around the country.
You can find more information here.
