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In order to easily manage pollen allergy, it is important to know when different pollen types are active, from hazel in February to gray bee in September. Here are nine common types of pollen and when they are current:
- Hazel - pollen season from February to mid-April.
- Al - current from mid-February to early May.
- Alm - blooms from the end of March to the end of May.
- Sell - has its season from early April to early June.
- Vide - same season as sale, early April to early June.
- Birch - pollen spreads from mid-March to mid-June.
- Oak - pollinated from early May to mid-June.
- Grass - has a long season, from mid-May to early September.
- Gråbo - its pollen occurs from the beginning of July to the middle of September.
Testing yourself for allergies with allergy-specific blood tests can provide insight into which types of pollen you react to, this can help you improve your quality of life.
In case of pollen allergy, or with symptoms similar to pollen allergy, a good trick to reduce your problems is to keep track of when the pollen comes and which pollen is relevant. Knowing when different pollen types have their seasons can help prepare and alleviate allergy symptoms.
Pollen calendar – 9 common pollens and when they are current
Here is an overview of the most common types of pollen:
- Hassel - Blooms early with long, yellow pendants containing the pollen grains, from February to mid-April.
- Al - Characterized by its round and greenish flowers, active from mid-February to early May.
- Elm - Has small, reddish flowers before the leaves develop, season lasts from late March to late May.
- Sell - Flowers with silvery white cat's feet, pollen season extends from early April to early June.
- Vide - Similar to willow with its cat's feet and blooms during the same period, from early April to early June.
- Birch - Emits its characteristic, easily recognizable pollen from drooping cat's feet, from mid-March to mid-June.
- Ok - Has distinct, drooping inflorescences and its pollen season is from early May to mid-June.
- Grass - Grass pollen comes from the small flowers on blades of grass and the season lasts from mid-May to early September.
- Gråbo - This plant has small flowers that are collected in top-mounted baskets, pollen is active from early July to mid-September. Read more: Tips to think about during the pollen season.
Do you suspect a pollen allergy? Here's how you can test yourself
If you suspect you have a pollen allergy during certain months of the year, allergen-specific blood tests are an effective way to identify specific allergies. These tests measure the levels of antibodies to different pollen allergens in the blood and can help investigate your symptoms. See our range of different allergy tests below. By better understanding which pollen you are possibly allergic to, you can improve your quality of life.
