Spring brings pollen alarm: Allergy sufferers have to be careful now!

Spring brings pollen alarm: Allergy sufferers have to be careful now!

Wien, Österreich - After an extremely warm and dry winter, the pollen season in Austria started earlier than expected - a nightmare for allergy sufferers! As early as mid-January, the first hazel and Erlen pollen were registered in Eastern Austria, such as Lukas Dirr, the air quality analytical director of the Austrian pollen information service. But the changeable weather in February initially slowed down the pollen. With the temperature rise in the first week of March, however, there was a dramatic increase in pollen concentration, which intensified the symptoms of allergy sufferers. This development is particularly worrying because more and more people worldwide are affected by allergies and are increasing symptomatic diagnoses.

Until the end of March and early April, allergy sufferers have to prepare for a all gable of hazel and alder pollen. As expected, the flowering of the ash that occurs between mid -March and mid -April will increase health burdens. In particular, the birch flower, which runs in two-year rhythms, will be used earlier this year. While a below -average pollen season is expected this year, allergy sufferers can still be increased, especially if the grass bloom reaches its peak in May. According to the pollen flight calendar, up to five different plant species are active at different seasons, which is a year -round challenge for allergy sufferers, so Allergiecheck.de .

early treatment and new technologies

experts expressly warn of the health risks that can bring an untreated allergy - including the risk of developing chronic asthma. Dr. Fritz Horak, medical director of the Vienna West Allergy Center, emphasizes how important early diagnostics and targeted allergen treatment are. The Austrian pollen information service offers important support for allergy sufferers through extensive data analysis and exact pollen forecasts. With digital applications such as the pollen+ app or the "insider pollen podcast", those affected can pursue their pollen flight and better control the symptoms. These technologies enable a precise provision of information that is of great benefit to all allergy sufferers, while the pollen season can continue until October, as the current surveys suggest.