Pollen allergies happen when trees, grasses, and weeds release tiny grains into the air. These grains cause symptoms like sneezing, itching, and congestion.
Bucuresti, Romania has four pollen seasons. Trees pollinate from February to April, and grasses pollinate from May to July. Weeds pollinate from July to September.
The most common allergy-causing plants in Bucuresti are birch, oak, and hazel trees. Grasses like timothy and orchard grass also cause problems.
Peak pollen seasons vary by year, but generally occur in late March and early April for trees, and mid-June for grasses.
When pollen counts are high, we suggest doing these things to help with allergies, especially on windy days when pollen is flying around.