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Hayfever: High Tree Pollen Levels Expected In Kildare For Next 24 Hours

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Met Éireann says there are high and moderate levels of pollen across the country

High tree pollen levels are expected over the next 24 hours- spelling bad news for people with hay fever.

Met Éireann says there are high and moderate levels of pollen across the country, particularly from birch and ash trees.

Most hay fever sufferers will experience sneezing, a runny nose, and itchy eyes.

But there could be more severe symptoms for the estimated 300,000 people in Ireland who have both hay fever and asthma.

Ruth Morrow, respiratory nurse specialist with the Asthma Society of Ireland, says sufferers should be careful washing clothes:

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