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In Baden-Württemberg, the coming days are set to be pleasant and calm, with plenty of sunshine, according to weather forecasts. However, this weather pattern could pose a challenge for allergy sufferers, as it encourages the dispersal of grass pollen, a significant trigger of pollen allergies.
The German Allergy and Asthma Association's predictions do not indicate a gradual warming towards the weekend, contradicting the forecasts by the meteorologist from the German Weather Service (DWD) in Stuttgart. Despite this discrepancy, the DWD's pollen flight danger index predicts a medium to high pollen load throughout Baden-Württemberg, except along the Rhine, where temperatures could reach up to 30 degrees by the weekend.
The main flowering season for grass pollen, a common trigger of pollen allergies, is from May to late July. This means that the pollen allergy season for grass is not limited to the weekend in Baden-Württemberg. On Thursday and Friday, the pollen load in the air is expected to increase in large parts of the country, potentially elevating pollen counts and causing discomfort for allergy sufferers.
Despite the good air quality in Baden-Württemberg, which is reported as having low levels of particulate matter and other pollutants, warm and sunny weather tends to increase pollen release and dispersion, potentially elevating pollen counts during the weekend. This increases exposure risk for allergy sufferers, exacerbating symptoms such as sneezing, nasal congestion, and itchy eyes.
Allergy sufferers should be prepared for potentially worsened symptoms due to elevated pollen amid favorable weather conditions for pollen spread. Managing exposure, such as staying indoors during peak pollen times, using air purifiers, or taking allergy medications, is advisable for sensitive individuals during such weekends.
It is important to note that the German Allergy and Asthma Association did not provide information about regional light showers possible for the weekend in Baden-Württemberg, nor did they mention any major rainfall expected for the same period. This suggests that any potential rainfall could have minimal impact on the pollen count and allergy symptoms.
In conclusion, while the weather in Baden-Württemberg for the coming days and weekend will be pleasant and calm, allergy sufferers should be mindful of the increased pollen levels and take necessary precautions to manage their symptoms.
The German Allergy and Asthma Association's community policy advises allergy sufferers to be prepared for potentially worsened symptoms due to elevated pollen levels, as the main flowering season for grass pollen, a significant trigger of pollen allergies, is from May to late July. This employment policy emphasizes the importance of managing exposure, such as staying indoors during peak pollen times, using air purifiers, or taking allergy medications, to alleviate symptoms during the weekend, despite the weather-forecasting predicting pleasant and calm weather.
