Allergies right now: Grasses are at their seasonal peak

Grasses are at their pollen-season peak. The most active: Grasses (general), Ryegrass, Timothy. Grass pollen is fine and carried easily by the wind, a common cause of symptoms even in people who are not sure what they are allergic to. With today's forecast and a few simple habits you can cut your exposure and plan your day better.

What's flowering now?

Grass pollen is fine and travels easily on the wind, so symptoms can be strong even far from the source.

The most active allergens right now: Grasses (general), Ryegrass, Timothy. Actual intensity depends on your region and the weather, so always check today's forecast for where you are.

Today's forecast beats reading the calendar from memory

The flowering calendar tells you what is typical for a month, but the real week depends on the weather. Warm, dry and windy days can intensify symptoms. Rain often lowers pollen briefly, but once the plants dry out they release pollen again. That is why it is best to combine the seasonal picture with the daily pollen forecast for the region where you actually are.

Symptoms of pollen allergy

The symptoms of pollen allergy most often include bouts of sneezing, a runny nose, a blocked nose, itchy eyes, watering, a scratchy throat and a cough. Fatigue is also common, because poor sleep and constant inflammation of the mucous membranes wear the body down. If you have asthma, pollen can worsen wheezing in the chest, chest tightness or shortness of breath. This is not something to ignore, especially if it returns at the same time every year.

5 steps for fewer symptoms this week

Check today's pollen forecast before going out, especially in the morning and on windy days.
Keep the windows closed when pollen is high, and air the rooms after rain or in the evening.
After a walk, change your shirt, wash your face and, if needed, your hair, because pollen clings to clothes and hair.
Do not dry bedding and clothes outdoors during high grass-pollen levels.
If symptoms last several days or come back every season, arrange a treatment plan with your doctor.

When to see a doctor?

See a doctor if symptoms last longer than a few days, if they wake you at night, if you have asthma, or if the medicines you take on your own do not help enough. Act more urgently if you develop difficulty breathing, wheezing in the chest, chest tightness or a sudden worsening. The goal is not just to “get through the season”, but to have a plan that lets you work, sleep and spend time outdoors normally.

What to do right now

Check today's forecast, choose your region, and set up a profile for the allergens that actually bother you.

Open the pollen forecast See the flowering calendar

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common symptoms of pollen allergy?

The most common symptoms of pollen allergy are sneezing, a runny or blocked nose, an itchy nose and eyes, watering, a cough, a scratchy throat and fatigue. In people with asthma, pollen can worsen wheezing in the chest and difficulty breathing.

When is the pollen season strongest in Croatia?

The season shifts through the year: trees (alder, birch, oak) dominate in spring, grasses in late spring and early summer, and ragweed and weeds in late summer and early autumn. Intensity depends on the region, the weather, wind and rain.

What should you do first when allergy symptoms start?

Check the pollen forecast for your region, close the windows when levels are high, wash your hair after spending time outdoors, dry your laundry indoors, and talk to a doctor or pharmacist about treatment if symptoms persist.