Pollen levels are to be low/moderate across Manchester over the course of the next week.
Have a look at the Pollen Count chart below for a more visual representation of the pollen forecast for the week ahead. The chart also highlights the levels of different types of pollen: grass, trees (birch, cypress, oak, plane and sweet chestnut) and weeds.
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Manchester is an industrial city in the North of England, thriving off various businesses and industries.
Although Manchester only gained city status during the nineteenth century, the city can trace its roots back to a Roman fort in the first century and has existed as a settlement for hundreds of years. The River Irwell runs through the city, giving it a flourishing harbour and providing the inspiration for many artists throughout the years.
Heavily urbanised, Manchester might not seem like an oasis for plant life but many parks and gardens have cropped up throughout the years, adding patches of greenery to a city of iron. This might make Manchester a bit easier on the eyes but unfortunately the pollen is not nearly as kind to our noses, meaning that there are still a few particular hotspots in the city worth avoiding.
When walking out and about in Manchester, the most common hayfever allergens appear to be familiar faces like beech trees, birches and lime. You might be relieved to learn that May is the peak month for birch tree pollination, however lime trees usually pollinate throughout July making them a particular hazard to watch out for.
Grass pollens like perennial ryegrass and timothy grass might still be a potential threat as most grass species pollinate through June until August. Take care in areas where these irritants are plentiful and remember to try preventative measures like drying your clothes indoors instead of leaving them to hang outside.
Manchester might not be famous for its garden or noticeable collection of wildlife, but the city does have a lot to offer when it comes to public parks and country estates. These gardens and parks tend to be very popular with those seeking a retreat away from the busy, hectic city centre, however they might be best to bypass if you happen to have seasonal allergies like hayfever.
Manchester is a busy city so you can rely on it to provide you with a range of indoor and outdoor activities, some of which will keep you safely away from any pollen allergens. Just remember that some attractions will likely be very popular and may require you to book advance.
If you find that, despite your best efforts, your hayfever symptoms are persisting then it might be worth trying to scour your local area for A.Vogel products.
Our hayfever remedies like Pollinosan Hayfever Tablets or Luffa Nasal Spray should be available in retailers like Holland and Barret but you could also try One the Eighth Day, a health food store just opposite All Saints Park on Oxford Road. If you’re staying a bit further out of Manchester towards Stockport, you could the Healthy Spirit store on Barlow Moor Road near the Juniper Coffee Shop.
Looking for relief of red and itchy eyes due to hayfever?
A.Vogel Pollinosan Hayfever Eye Drops contain hyaluronic acid (from vegetable source) and can be used for quick relief of red and itchy eyes due to hayfever. Suitable for contact lense users.
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