Hospital administrators have urged people to stay away from Aandamp;E for non-urgent issues after noticing a spike in patients with asthma, hay fever, and hot weather symptoms.
The Royal Berkshire in Reading and Wexham Park in Slough reported large attendance starting on Sunday.
To use alternative services, such as urgent care facilities, the hospitals have advised people with non-emergency problems.
The advice comes just before junior doctors begin a 72-hour strike on Wednesday at 7:00 BST through Saturday.
The Royal Berkshire urged people to select their healthcare providers "wisely" this week, claiming to have seen "extremely high levels" of attendance as a result of the recent hot weather and high pollen counts.
"If you need urgent but not life-saving help, we'd really appreciate it if people could use NHS 111 or the urgent care center in Reading," said Dom Hardy, the hospital's chief operating officer.
For over-the-counter medications like antihistamines if you have hay fever, consult your pharmacist. ".
Nearly 400 patients were reportedly present in the emergency room at the hospital in Reading on Monday at 15:30.
- To keep pollen out of your nose, apply petroleum jelly there.
- To avoid getting pollen in your eyes, put on a pair of wraparound sunglasses.
- after spending time outside, taking a shower and changing into clean clothing.
- Dust with a damp cloth and vacuum frequently.
- Don't mow the lawn or bring in fresh flowers.
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According to Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, Wexham Park Hospital in particular was experiencing significantly longer waiting times for anyone who did not require immediate medical attention due to the "exceptionally high numbers" of patients at A&E.
On Sunday, one person every three seconds sought advice for hay fever symptoms, according to NHS England.
In the majority of England and Wales on Tuesday, the pollen count was predicted to be "very high," according to the Met Office.
When pollen counts are at their highest and the weather can be warm, windy, and humid, this is typically when hay fever is at its worst, between March and September.
