Now the pollen season is starting stealthily in the south – with very low levels of hazel.
– Those who are extra sensitive to hardwood pollen tend to react much earlier than others, because they react even to low concentrations. Now at the beginning, we can expect fairly low levels before the pollen season really starts, says Magnus Wickman, pediatric allergist and professor at the Karolinska Institutet.
The worst time for pollen allergy sufferers is usually around April-May and there are signs that it could be a tough pollen season for allergy sufferers this year.
– It can be quite a lot, says Magnus Wickman.
In the player above, he explains why it is expected to be a tough pollen season.