Pollen allergies cause symptoms like sneezing, runny nose, and itchy eyes. In Liège, Belgium, pollen seasons vary depending on the type of plant.
Tree pollen is released from March to May. This is the first pollen season in Liège. Birch, oak, and hazel trees produce high amounts of pollen.
Grasses release pollen from May to July. This is the second pollen season in Liège. Many people are allergic to grass pollen, causing symptoms to worsen.
Weed pollen is released from July to September. This is the last pollen season in Liège. Weeds like nettle and sorrel produce pollen that can trigger allergy symptoms.
When pollen counts are high, we suggest doing these things to help with allergies, especially on windy days when pollen is flying around.