Pollen allergies affect many people in Kalmar, Sweden. Symptoms include sneezing, congestion, and itchy eyes. Pollen counts are high during certain times of the year.
In Kalmar, pollen season starts in March with alder and hazel pollen. Birch pollen follows in April, causing high pollen counts. May brings grass pollen.
Pollen counts are usually highest in the morning and evening. Windy and sunny days make pollen levels worse. Rainy days bring lower pollen counts.
Pollen season usually ends in August. Understanding pollen seasons and levels can help you prepare and take steps to reduce your symptoms.
When pollen counts are high, we suggest doing these things to help with allergies, especially on windy days when pollen is flying around.