Forecast

Increasing birch pollen count!

After a rainy weekend, the sun will increasingly fight its way through the cloud cover in the coming days and it will get warmer again. This marks the end of the brief relief phase and pollen allergy sufferers will have to prepare themselves for intense stress again.

The birch blossom in particular will cause intense stress in the near future. Many plants are already in full bloom and will cause the first high levels of stress over the course of the week. From today's perspective, the first peak of pollution is expected next weekend. Overall, however, a below-average birch season is expected this year (in terms of the total amount of pollen released).

The hornbeam, which is also in bloom, can cause additional stress for many birch pollen allergy sufferers due to cross-reactions.

In addition to the birch family, the ash blossom also continues to cause stress. This olive tree is currently in full bloom in many parts of Burgenland and can lead to high levels of exposure.

Other types of pollen in the ambient air: maple, yew, poplar, rose, willow and cypress. These are of minor allergological importance.