When is Grass pollen season in Austria?

The Grass pollen season runs from Apr to Sep, peaking from May to Jul.

What symptoms does Grass pollen allergy cause?

Hay fever, Asthmatic symptoms, Skin reactions, Fatigue.

What cross-reactions occur with Grass allergy?

The following cross-reactions are known for Grass allergy: Tomato, Peanut, Wheat.

Grass

Poaceae

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Botanical namePoaceae

SeasonApr – Sep

Peak levelMay – Jul

Grass pollen is the most common cause of hay fever in Austria. The season runs from April to September, peaking between May and July. Grasses grow almost everywhere — in meadows, gardens and along roadsides.

Pollen Season

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Season (Apr – Sep) Peak level (May – Jul)

Typical Symptoms

Hay fever
Asthmatic symptoms
Skin reactions
Fatigue

Threshold Levels

Level 0 of 5: None< 5 grains/m³
Level 1 of 5: Low≥ 5 grains/m³
Level 2 of 5: Moderate≥ 20 grains/m³
Level 3 of 5: High≥ 50 grains/m³
Level 4 of 5: Very High≥ 100 grains/m³
Level 5 of 5: Extreme≥ 200 grains/m³

Thresholds based on European Aeroallergen Network (EAN) guidelines

Cross-Reactions

Tomato(Oral Allergy Syndrome)

Occasional

Peanut(Oral Allergy Syndrome)

Occasional

Wheat(Oral Allergy Syndrome)

Rare

Tips for Allergy Sufferers

1Avoid freshly mown meadows

2Schedule outdoor sport for low-pollen times (after rain)

3Sunglasses protect your eyes from airborne pollen

Grass Pollen Forecast by City

Vienna Graz Linz Salzburg Innsbruck Klagenfurt St. Poelten Bregenz Eisenstadt

Other Pollen Types

Alder Birch Mugwort Ragweed Hazel Ash Rye