In brief
The pollen season 2020 is over.
Currently, fungal spores emitted by mushrooms from meadows and woods (basidiospores) are present in low amounts in the air. Some of them could be responsible for respiratory allergies.
Good to know
- The standardized pollen detection technique allows retrospective measurement of the levels from samples taken the day before. Samples are analyzed manually during the working days by optical microscopy.
- Typical allergy symptoms such as runny nose, cough or shortness of breath (in case of asthma) can easily be mistaken for a cold, flu or coronavirus infection. However, fever and body aches should be given special attention as they might be caused by viral infection. It is recommended to call your general practitioner in case of doubt.
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