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๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

NHS nostril trick could prevent hay fever as parts of UK have 'high' pollen count

The NHS suggests a nostril technique to alleviate hay fever symptoms as the UK braces for high pollen counts this weekend.

Mar 21 โ€ข 16:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The weather is warm and the air is dusty โ€“ relief for allergy sufferers next week

This weekend in Finland will be warm and sunny, but rising pollen levels may cause discomfort for allergy sufferers until relief arrives next week.

Mar 21 โ€ข 11:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

I visited a bakery named among the UK's best โ€” I knew why as soon as I bought one food

The article features a visit to The Pollen Bakery in Manchester, recently recognized as one of the UK's top bakeries by the Great British Food Awards.

Mar 21 โ€ข 05:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

Eight million Spaniards face the consequences of an 'intense' spring, especially in central and southern Spain

Around eight million Spaniards are expected to suffer from allergy symptoms this spring due to an unusual intensity in pollen release.

Mar 18 โ€ข 11:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Allergy sufferers face a difficult spring in Spain due to high pollen concentration: 'We are facing the perfect storm'

Allergy sufferers in Spain are predicted to have a challenging spring this year due to high pollen concentrations resulting from winter rains, rising temperatures, and environmental pollution.

Mar 18 โ€ข 11:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

The Spring Plague is Here Again - Check If You Belong to a Risk Group

The onset of spring brings dual health hazards in Finland due to street dust and pollen, posing risks particularly to vulnerable individuals.

Mar 17 โ€ข 12:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Fresh research: Bad news for allergy sufferers

A new study indicates that pollen's impact on the human nose may change at the cellular level due to climate change.

Mar 17 โ€ข 06:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Pollen Allergy? The Situation is at its Worst Here

Pollen levels from hazel and alder are rising in southwestern Finland, posing challenges for allergy sufferers.

Mar 16 โ€ข 16:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Allergies: Pollen Levels Could Impair Student Performance

A new Finnish study suggests a significant correlation between high pollen levels and lower student performance in final exams.

Mar 13 โ€ข 10:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Deteriorated air quality is troubling large areas in Finland

Air quality in many parts of Finland has been rated as inadequate this week due to high levels of fine particulate matter, largely influenced by pollution from Central Europe and local dust and pollen.

Mar 12 โ€ข 11:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

The Meteorological Institute warns: Air quality has deteriorated in Finland

Finnish Meteorological Institute reports that air quality has become poor in many areas due to fine particles, street dust, and pollen.

Mar 12 โ€ข 10:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Spring skin allergies surge... "Triple trouble" from fine dust, pollen, and ultraviolet rays

Spring brings a significant increase in skin allergies, primarily due to rising pollen, fine dust, and ultraviolet radiation, all of which can trigger severe immune responses.

Mar 12 โ€ข 06:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Warning for Allergy Sufferers - A Shift in the Pollen Situation Approaches

Spring is leading to an increase in pollen levels in Finland, with birch pollen expected to rise soon as flowering begins.

Mar 11 โ€ข 13:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Help with Hay Fever: 'You Can Get Sick at Any Age'

With the onset of spring, many people are facing pollen allergies, some for the first time, prompting discussions about prevention and available medications.

Mar 11 โ€ข 08:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

4 Signs Indicating the Need to Replace Your Car's Air Filter

Experts recommend that asthma and pollen allergy sufferers check their car's cabin air filter, especially with spring's arrival, to help purify the air and reduce respiratory irritants.

Mar 11 โ€ข 04:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
National & Local

Pollen season is starting

Pollen season has begun in Norway, as reported by the Norwegian Asthma and Allergy Association (NAAF).

Mar 10 โ€ข 16:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Botany Column: For some, it is spring; for others, a pollen trap

The article discusses the arrival of spring in Germany and its impact on allergy sufferers due to blooming plants and trees.

Mar 10 โ€ข 12:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Aktuรกlnฤ›.cz
National & Local

Spring is slowly taking over. The cold won't trouble Czechs anymore, but something quite different

Czechia faces a spring week with relatively high temperatures, but rising pollen levels may irritate allergy sufferers.

Mar 10 โ€ข 11:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Ditch washing lines for drying clothes from March, households warned

Households in Britain are advised to stop using outdoor washing lines for drying clothes starting in March to help prevent worsening hay fever symptoms due to pollen exposure.

Mar 10 โ€ข 09:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Pollen Pollution Affects Students' Exam Results

High pollen counts during exam periods have been shown to negatively impact the performance of high school students in Finland according to a new study.

Mar 10 โ€ข 07:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
National & Local

Pollen Smog Affects Students' Exam Results

High pollen counts negatively influence the exam performance of high school students in Finland according to a recent study.

Mar 10 โ€ข 07:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

Pollen levels have never been this high before

Pollen levels in Zealand, Denmark, have surged dramatically, causing heightened allergy symptoms for many individuals this year.

Mar 8 โ€ข 15:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

Never before have there been so many pollen in the air as right now

Olive pollen levels in Zealand have surged dramatically, causing heightened allergic reactions for many.

Mar 8 โ€ข 15:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

See the graph with pollen counts that have almost exploded: 'It can be directly debilitating'

Pollen counts in Zealand, Denmark, have surged dramatically, causing severe allergic reactions for many individuals this year.

Mar 8 โ€ข 15:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

See the pollen graph that has almost exploded: 'It can be directly debilitating'

There has been a dramatic increase in alder pollen levels in Zealand, Denmark, leading to severe symptoms for many allergy sufferers this year.

Mar 8 โ€ข 15:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

He reacts to the common reed. And is allergic to at least 16 other things

Mathias Herup, a 26-year-old from Denmark, recently discovered he is allergic to at least 16 substances, including common reed pollen, and is hopeful about new broad-spectrum immunotherapy research that could treat multiple allergies simultaneously.

Mar 7 โ€ข 13:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

GP says 'start now' before common condition is triggered

As hay fever season approaches, GPs are advising people to take preventive measures to mitigate symptoms associated with pollen allergies.

Mar 7 โ€ข 01:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

The pollen season has begun: More and more allergy sufferers

The article discusses the onset of pollen season in Czechia and the increase in individuals suffering from allergies.

Mar 6 โ€ข 08:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Where is the area in Japan with the least pollen? Is it in the capital region? It has been revealed from past data.

A recent study reveals that the least pollen falls in Ibusuki, Kagoshima Prefecture, where no pollen was recorded, contrasting with Aomori Prefecture, which had the highest pollen counts.

Mar 5 โ€ข 23:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

The pollen season is here: "It goes very, very fast"

The pollen season has officially started in Sweden as temperatures rise, leading to an increase in pollen levels primarily from hazel and alder.

Mar 5 โ€ข 13:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

FOLLOW SYMPTOMS โŸฉ A health concern affecting 150,000 Estonians is here

Spring often poses challenges for allergy sufferers in Estonia, with around 10% of the population facing seasonal allergies during this time.

Mar 5 โ€ข 12:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Weather in Bavaria: Plenty of Sunshine During the Day, Quite Cold at Night

The weather in Bavaria is expected to be sunny with daytime temperatures reaching up to 19 degrees Celsius, although nights will be quite cold with potential frost.

Mar 5 โ€ข 10:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Households urged to shut windows and doors between 10am and 3pm from March

UK households are advised to keep windows and doors shut due to peak pollen times that could trigger hay fever symptoms earlier this year.

Mar 5 โ€ข 09:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

The Frontline of Pollen Allergy Measures and Forecasting: How to Reduce the Damage of a 'National Disease'

The article discusses the rising prevalence and economic impact of pollen allergies in Japan, which affects about 40% of the population, and explores current measures and forecasting practices to mitigate their effects.

Mar 4 โ€ข 23:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Study: Pollen on the Exam Day Can Harshly Affect Young People

A study by Finnish researchers suggests that pollen levels during exam days can adversely impact the performance of high school students, particularly in science subjects.

Mar 4 โ€ข 09:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Hay fever drug alert for anyone taking exams this summer

A new study highlights the negative impact of hay fever and certain medications on exam performance for students.

Mar 4 โ€ข 06:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Millions of households in England urged to avoid drying clothes on washing line

Households in England are being warned against drying clothes outside due to the health risks posed by high pollen counts for those with allergies.

Mar 3 โ€ข 10:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Unpleasant news for allergy sufferers: The pollen season is here again

Pollen from alder trees has started to spread in southern Finland, with further increases expected in the coming days.

Mar 3 โ€ข 03:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Pollen season is approaching - flowering of alder and hazel will begin in about two weeks

Pollen from alder is arriving in southern Finland, with more expected in the coming days, as the flowering season starts in approximately two weeks.

Mar 2 โ€ข 16:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

The plague tormenting up to a million Finns has returned to Finland

The pollen season is about to begin in Finland as the first airborne pollen from alder trees has arrived from southern Europe, impacting many residents.

Mar 2 โ€ข 16:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

NHS 28-day rule for hay fever sufferers as pollen season about to start

The NHS outlines a 28-day rule for hay fever sufferers as the pollen season approaches, noting the prevalence and symptoms of this common allergy.

Mar 2 โ€ข 11:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
National & Local

It's not you, it's the pollen

With allergy season underway in Sweden, the article discusses common signs of pollen allergies and their impact on people's health.

Mar 2 โ€ข 09:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Hay fever sufferers in England issued 'earlier than usual and for longer' alert

The UK Health Security Agency has warned that hay fever sufferers may experience symptoms earlier and for extended periods this year due to changing climate conditions.

Mar 2 โ€ข 09:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Beginning of the Pollen Season: 'Life is Coming to the House'

The pollen season has begun in Germany, causing suffering for allergy sufferers, with significant regional variations in blooming times.

Feb 25 โ€ข 13:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Hay fever allergy sufferers urged to avoid major error at home

An optician advises hay fever sufferers in the UK to avoid opening windows to reduce pollen exposure as spring approaches.

Feb 22 โ€ข 04:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Pharmacist explains two-week rule for everyone who suffers from hay fever

A pharmacist discusses the significance of the two-week rule concerning hay fever, a condition that affects a substantial portion of the UK population.

Feb 20 โ€ข 10:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Red Alert in Florida Due to Pollen Levels: Cities at Maximum Range This Week

Florida is experiencing high pollen levels due to favorable weather conditions, causing potential respiratory issues for sensitive individuals.

Feb 19 โ€ข 14:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Allergies: The first pollen are already flying in Bavaria

Pollen from hazel and alder trees are causing trouble for allergy sufferers in Bavaria due to mild February temperatures.

Feb 18 โ€ข 07:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช SVT Nyheter
National & Local

The pollen season is here - what you should consider

It may feel early, but allergy sufferers should consider starting medication against pollen as certain types start to release pollen before spring.

Feb 18 โ€ข 06:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Goodbye to Gloomy Spring: Growing Low-Pollen Cedar, What Will Happen to National Replanting?

In Japan, efforts are underway to cultivate low-pollen cedar trees in order to alleviate pollen allergies as spring approaches.

Feb 17 โ€ข 23:00 UTC

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