Preston hayfever sufferers warned over this summer's super pollen which could trigger 'thunder fever'

By Jon Peake
Published 16th Jun 2022, 12:03 BST
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With a recent rise in temperatures and a soaring pollen count – this year’s hayfever season has been dubbed ‘thunder fever’ and it could spell misery for Preston’s summer sufferers.

Hayfever can make life miserable for those with the condition, especially those with severe symptoms. It can greatly interfere with the sufferer’s sleep, affect their daily routines, and disrupt their productivity at school or at work.

Thunder fever is an extreme form of hay fever and super pollen occurs when high humidity splits pollen grains into tiny, highly potent particles.

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Thunder fever refers to specific thunderstorm and super pollen conditions that combine to increase the chances of hay fever and asthma sufferers experiencing symptoms which are particularly intense.

Warning issued over 'thunder fever'Warning issued over 'thunder fever'
Warning issued over 'thunder fever'

Asthma sufferers are also at risk of having an asthma attack due to thunder fever.

Whare are the symptoms of hayfever?

Sneezing and coughing

A runny or blocked nose

Itchy, red or watery eyes

Itchy throat, mouth, nose and ears

Loss of smell

Pain around your temples and forehead

Headache

Earache

Feeling tired

What treatments are available for sufferers?

You can treat thunder fever using the same medicines used to treat hay fever, such as antihistamines, nasal spray, eye drops and an inhaler.