Hay fever sufferers across the county can expect to see dry eyes and a runny nose as a 'pollen bomb' hits Norfolk.

With the arrival of warmer weather, many people will be eager to head outside and enjoy the sun.

But allergy sufferers may have to stay indoors with the Met Office forecasting five consecutive days of "very high" pollen.

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For those sensitive to grass pollen, the warm dry weather is to cause a particular rise. 

Millions of Britons are plagued by the allergy with itchy eyes, a constant runny nose, headaches and sneezes all being common symptoms.

High pollen can be particularly dangerous for people with asthma and lung conditions.

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Charity Asthma + Lung UK is urging those at risk of asthma attacks to be careful and protect themselves 

Erika Radford, head of health advice at Asthma + Lung UK, said: “Rising pollen levels can be very problematic for people with lung conditions like asthma and COPD.

"When pollen particles are breathed in, they can cause inflammation in the airways and get into the lungs, making it harder for those with lung conditions to breathe - this can be terrifying."