In brief

The pollen season 2020 is over.

Currently, fungal spores emitted by mushrooms from meadows and woods (basidiospores) are present in high amounts in the air. Some of them could be responsible for respiratory allergies.

Cladosporium mold spore concentrations may still vary depending on weather conditions.

Cladosporium

Latest measure: 
Sunday, 18 October, 2020
20192020Mean 2010 - 2019threshold valueMayJunJulAugSepOctNov05000100001500020000250003000035000fungal spores / m³

Basidiospores

Latest measure: 
Sunday, 18 October, 2020
20192020Mean 2010 - 2019AugSepOctNov0200040006000800010000120001400016000fungal spores / m³

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.

 

  • From the end of the pollen season (early September), the results for Brussels are updated 3x a week. The update frequency remains weekly for the other stations.

 

  • 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.