Pollen allergies affect many people in Southampton. Symptoms include sneezing, runny nose, itchy eyes, and congestion. These occur when the body reacts to allergenic pollen.
Southampton has two main pollen seasons. Tree pollen season typically starts in March and ends in May. Grass pollen season usually begins in May and ends in August.
Tree pollen comes from trees like oak, birch, and hazel. Grass pollen comes from many types of grasses. Weeds like nettle and dock also produce allergenic pollen.
Pollen counts are usually highest on warm, sunny days with light winds. They tend to be lower on cool, rainy days. Pollen counts are often highest in the morning and early evening.
When pollen counts are high, we suggest doing these things to help with allergies, especially on windy days when pollen is flying around.