Warning over 'hidden pollen trap' that could be making your hay fever worse during heatwave

It is a common item that most of us use everyday16:07, 14 Jul 2026Hay fever sufferers are being warned of a 'hidden pollen trap' that could be making their symptoms worse this summer. With another heatwave hitting the UK this week, those with hay fever are likely to suffer as the warm weather causes a rise in pollen levels again.‌Several areas across the UK are moving into high and very high levels of pollen this week, according to the Met Office. Heatwaves are often known to create 'pollen bombs', which according to the Royal Meteorological Society (RMS), are sudden spikes in pollen levels caused by a combination of factors including warm weather such as a heatwave.‌The RMS says these trigger plants to release stored pollen in greater quantities, with the wind then spreading pollen widely