Pollen allergies affect many people in Opole, Poland. They cause symptoms like sneezing, runny noses, and itchy eyes. Pollen is a fine powder from plants.
In Opole, pollen seasons start with trees in late March. Birch, oak, and hazel trees release pollen until early May. This is the main pollen season.
Grasses release pollen from mid-May to July. This is a smaller pollen season, but still causes symptoms. Weeds release pollen from July to September.
Pollen counts are highest on warm, windy days. They are lowest on cool, rainy days. Knowing pollen seasons and counts can help people with allergies prepare.
When pollen counts are high, we suggest doing these things to help with allergies, especially on windy days when pollen is flying around.