Pollen allergies affect many people in Nurmes, Finland. Birch and grass pollens are common allergens. Symptoms include sneezing, runny nose, and itchy eyes.
In Nurmes, pollen season starts in late April with birch pollen. This lasts until early June. Grass pollen follows in mid-June and ends in late July.
During pollen season, people with allergies should stay indoors on windy days. Keeping windows closed helps reduce pollen exposure. Washing hands and face after being outside also helps.
People can reduce allergy symptoms by avoiding outdoors during peak pollen hours (morning and early evening). Wearing a mask outdoors can also help filter out pollen.
When pollen counts are high, we suggest doing these things to help with allergies, especially on windy days when pollen is flying around.