When is Mugwort pollen season in Austria?

The Mugwort pollen season runs from Jul to Sep, peaking from Jul to Aug.

What symptoms does Mugwort pollen allergy cause?

Sneezing, Itchy eyes, Asthma, Food allergies.

What cross-reactions occur with Mugwort allergy?

The following cross-reactions are known for Mugwort allergy: Celery, Carrot, Bell pepper, Anise, Caraway, Chamomile.

Mugwort

Artemisia

Wikimedia Commons / H. Zell

Botanical nameArtemisia

SeasonJul – Sep

Peak levelJul – Aug

Currently active

Mugwort flowers in high and late summer. As a member of the daisy family, it is one of the strongest allergens among herbs. Cross-reactions with celery, carrot and spices are known (celery-mugwort-spice syndrome).

Pollen Season

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Feb

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Apr

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Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Season (Jul – Sep) Peak level (Jul – Aug)

Typical Symptoms

Sneezing
Itchy eyes
Asthma
Food allergies

Threshold Levels

LowModerateHighVery High

Low ≥ 5 grains/m³

Moderate ≥ 15 grains/m³

High ≥ 30 grains/m³

Very High ≥ 50 grains/m³

Thresholds based on European Aeroallergen Network (EAN) guidelines

Cross-Reactions

Celery(Celery-Mugwort-Spice Syndrome)

Common

Carrot(Celery-Mugwort-Spice Syndrome)

Common

Bell pepper(Celery-Mugwort-Spice Syndrome)

Occasional

Anise(Celery-Mugwort-Spice Syndrome)

Occasional

Caraway(Celery-Mugwort-Spice Syndrome)

Occasional

Chamomile(Celery-Mugwort-Spice Syndrome)

Occasional

Tips for Allergy Sufferers

1Be cautious with celery, carrot, bell pepper and spices (cross-reaction)

2Mugwort often grows along roadsides and waste ground — avoid these areas

3Watch the pollen calendar: peak in July/August

Mugwort Pollen Forecast by City

Wien Graz Linz Salzburg Innsbruck Klagenfurt St. Pölten Bregenz Eisenstadt

Other Pollen Types

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