Millions of people could feel better if they shower again on Thursday, especially if they went outside. This can help people who have trouble with hay fever.

The nation is getting ready for a big increase in pollen across the country later this week as temperatures rise. People with hay fever need to be careful because symptoms can last for days.

The latest weather forecast shows high pollen warnings for most of England and Wales on Thursday. You can see the full forecast here.

Hay fever affects about 16 million Brits. Around 20-26% of adults and 10-15% of children have a pollen allergy, making it a very common health issue.

The NHS has advice for people who have hay fever. One tip is to do something every day that can help people feel better at home.

Taking medicine and doing some habits can make symptoms less severe.

The NHS says people can't cure hay fever, but they can make symptoms less bad. One way is to shower and change clothes after being outside on high pollen days.

Showering removes pollen from skin and hair, and changing clothes stops pollen from getting on furniture at home.

It's better to take a shower than a bath because baths can trap pollen in the water. Showers can help clear a stuffy nose.

Millions of people in England and Wales may have bad hay fever symptoms on Thursday.

Even if you don't have hay fever, someone in your home might. If you follow the same rules, you won't accidentally make their symptoms worse.

Some people feel better with medicine like antihistamines or steroid sprays. If symptoms get worse, you should talk to a doctor.

The NHS has a list of tips on its website to help people feel better.

The NHS also says there are some things to avoid that might not be so obvious. They have a list of these things online.