Hay fever sufferers warned 17C winter heat wave could spark 'pollen bomb'

mirror.co.uk:

Hay fever sufferers have been warned that soaring temperatures after the cold snap could mean a "pollen bomb" hits Britain. The switch from minus numbers to expected highs of 17C this week may see clouds of allergens released into the air, an expert has warned.

Those affected by hay fever are now being told to be "adequately prepared" for the scenario, which comes just days after the nation experienced its coldest night in 25 years.

Airborne allergens experts Max Wiseberg told the Telegraph : "If we get weather that’s warmer than normal for the time of year this could create a mini pollen bomb with flurries of alder, hazel, elm and willow pollen exploding into the air. "This would make a very early start to the hay fever season, so