Pollen allergies affect people when they breathe in pollen. Pollen is a fine powder from plants that makes them produce seeds.
Trees, grasses, and weeds release pollen into the air. When people with allergies breathe it in, their bodies react.
In Nové Zámky, Slovakia, pollen seasons vary. Trees release pollen from late March to early May. Grasses release pollen from late May to early July.
Weeds release pollen from late July to early October. These seasons overlap, causing high pollen counts.
During pollen seasons, symptoms appear. People may experience congestion, sneezing, runny nose, and itchy eyes. Symptoms can be mild or severe.
Some people experience fatigue, headaches, or sinus pressure. Symptoms can affect daily life and activities.
When pollen counts are high, we suggest doing these things to help with allergies, especially on windy days when pollen is flying around.