Pollen allergies cause symptoms like itchy eyes, runny nose, and sneezing. Many people in Etne, Norway suffer from pollen allergies. Trees and grasses produce pollen.
Etne's pollen season typically starts in late March with birch pollen. Birch trees are common in Etne and produce a lot of pollen. This pollen season lasts about four weeks.
In May and June, grasses start producing pollen. This pollen season is shorter, lasting about two weeks. Some people are allergic to both birch and grass pollen.
Pollen counts are highest on warm, sunny days with little wind. Rain and cold weather reduce pollen counts. Checking pollen forecasts can help allergy sufferers plan their daily activities.
When pollen counts are high, we suggest doing these things to help with allergies, especially on windy days when pollen is flying around.