There is a lot of pollen in the air and the heat makes it even worse.
The mugwort plant is in bloom and therefore there is a lot of pollen in the air. They are likely to hang until Friday, as no rain is forecast before then.
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The peak is expected around July 28. The mugwort plant is expected to have finished flowering after August 18.
You can take medication, but there is more you can do to relieve your hay fever. Perhaps these 12 tips against hay fever will come in handy.