Grass pollen Allergy: Complete Guide
Summary — Grass pollen
- Scientific name
- Poaceae
- Family
- Poaceae
- Season
- May to July
- Zones
- All of Europe
- Toxicity (Ct)
- 1.2 — Moderate
Grass pollen Pollination Period
Grass pollen pollen is active from May to July. Monthly pollination calendar:
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
AirPollens Tip
Check our real-time map to see current grass pollen pollen levels in your city.
Geographic zones
Grass pollen is mainly found in: All of Europe.
Symptoms of Grass pollen allergy
- Sneezing fits, especially in the morning
- Rhinitis: runny nose
- Allergic conjunctivitis: red, watery, itchy eyes
- Nasal congestion
- Fatigue and irritability
AirPollens Toxicity Coefficient
The toxicity coefficient (Ct) of grass pollen is 1.2. Its allergenic potential is moderate to high.
Cross allergies
People allergic to grass pollen pollen may react to certain foods. Complete guide to cross allergies.
Tips and prevention
- Check the AirPollens map every morning
- Go out after rain (pollen is washed away)
- Keep windows closed during peak pollination
- Rinse your nose with saline solution in the evening
- Wear sunglasses to protect your eyes
Real-time data
Track grass pollen pollen levels in real time on the AirPollens interactive map.
Sources
Data from Open-Meteo CAMS, Atmo France, RNSA, EAN and Copernicus. Toxicity coefficient calculated by the proprietary AirPollens algorithm.