Pollen allergies occur when the body's immune system overreacts to pollen from trees, grasses, and weeds. Symptoms include sneezing, runny nose, itchy eyes, and congestion.
In Eisenstadt, Austria, pollen seasons vary by plant type. Trees release pollen from late March to early May. Grasses release pollen from May to July.
Weeds release pollen from July to September. The strongest pollen counts occur during warm, dry, and windy days. Rainy and cool days have lower pollen counts.
Pollen levels are usually highest in the morning and drop in the afternoon. Staying indoors during peak pollen hours and keeping windows closed can reduce exposure.
When pollen counts are high, we suggest doing these things to help with allergies, especially on windy days when pollen is flying around.