Early warning for allergy sufferers: Pollen boom in Vorarlberg threatens!

Early warning for allergy sufferers: Pollen boom in Vorarlberg threatens!

Mönchengladbach, Deutschland - The pollen season started early in Vorarlberg, which allergy sufferers offset! The first purple pollen was found at the end of December 2024, followed by a moderate pollen load by hazel and alder in February. This reports Vol.at , which also predicts that the pollen pollution will continue to increase in the coming weeks. Birch and ash pollen in particular are suspected of causing allergy sufferers massive problems. With warm temperatures and little precipitation, the pollen is fueled further.

experts warn: If you are allergic, you should definitely prepare early! This includes regular ventilation in the early morning hours, wearing sunglasses when you stay outdoors and washing your hair before going to bed. Current pollen flight forecasts can also help to bypass load peaks. A high pollen concentration can cause serious symptoms such as sneezing, itchy eyes and shortness of breath, especially in people with hay fever or asthma. In case of doubt, medical advice is recommended.

The foundation of the German Pollen Information Service

An important actor in the field of pollen information is the Foundation for German Pollen Information Service (PID) founded in 1983. This was launched under the initiative by experts from the Medical Association of German Allergists and the German Weather Service. The foundation has set itself the task of promoting health by providing a comprehensive and accessible pollen information service. The foundation's headquarters have changed several times since 1991, most recently in 2006 to Berlin, where it continues to be active.

The PID is committed to performing pollen measurements all over Germany, and enables allergy sufferers to provide valuable information in order to better manage their symptoms. Patients can benefit from around 35 observation locations that are distributed across the entire federal territory, so that a continuous monitoring of the pollen load is guaranteed, as pollenstiftung.de reports.