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23.03.2022 - 16:25 / dailyrecord.co.uk
Pollen season is about to kick off in Scotland as we enter into the spring period.
Scots have been treated to warm and sunny conditions in recent days, with the thermostat climbing across the country.
The hottest of the conditions came on Saturday, when the Wester Ross village of Kinlochewe recorded a high of 20.2C that afternoon.
And it looks like the conditions are set to stay for the remainder of the week, according to the latest forecast.
The Met Office says that temperatures play a vital role in the release of pollen.
Trees are said to respond best when the thermostat climbs to temperatures between 13 and 15C. For grass, a maximum temperature between 18C and 28C could could result in a high pollen count.
People who suffer from hay fever should be on alert during the pollen season, which normally runs between now and August.
But with a rising number of Covid cases in Scotland, the symptoms of hay fever and the virus can be similar.
Luckily, NHS chiefs in Rotherham have differentiated symptoms of the two conditions so Scots can tell the difference.
They write: “It can be really easy to mistake hay fever and some of the early symptoms of Covid-19, especially when we are all very aware, and being very careful.
“If you often have hay fever, you will be familiar with the symptoms you usually get.
“If you notice a change to these or have specific symptoms of Covid-19, you MUST follow Government advice and self-isolate.
“If your symptoms continue or worsen, please seek advice from NHS 111 or your local GP.”
Common symptoms of hay fever include:
Symptoms of Covid-19:
Scots should take a PCR test if they have any of the three main symptoms of Covid, under the current Scottish Covid rules.
These include:
Anyone that does not have those Covid
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