Co pyli in October? First of all, microscopic fungal spores. According to the data of the Environmental Allergen Research Center, they will cause allergies throughout the country for almost a month. Check what pollutes in October and in which regions of the country allergy sufferers must be most careful about their he alth.
Contents:
- What dusts in October?
- Spores of microscopic (mold) fungi
- Ambrosia
What is dusting in October? In October,is mainly the spores of microscopic fungi, as well as some plants pollinated. Although grasses are slowly losing their greenery and leaves are falling from trees, the allergy season is not over, and in some people allergic symptoms (e.g. allergic rhinitis) may even worsen.
It should be remembered that the intensity of pollination of individual plants in various regions of Poland depends, among others, on from changing weather conditions and it decreases due to e.g. rainfall, therefore, apart from the pollen calendar, it is also worth following the weather forecast.
What dusts in October?
Spores of microscopic (mold) fungi
Spores of mold fungi of the genusCladosporiumandAlternariamost often inhabit the soil environment. They reproduce particularly intensively at high levels of air humidity, which is typical for rainy autumn.
In October, allergy sufferers from the north-eastern part of Poland, as well as from the south and south-west part of our country should especially watch out for microscopic fungus spores. In these regions, in the first decade of the month, the concentration of spores of microscopic fungi of the genusCladosporiumis very high.
In the second decade of October, it drops to the average level, and only at the end of the month is it low. In turn, the spores of microscopic fungi of the genusAlternariain this part of Poland are not present in the air. In other parts of the country, their concentration in the air is medium or low, but it lasts until the beginning of November.
Ambrosia
In October, ambrosia teases allergy sufferers from the central part of the West Pomeranian Voivodeship, as well as allergy sufferers in the Greater Poland Voivodeship,Łódzkie, Śląskie, Małopolskie and Podkarpackie. Fortunately, ambrosia dusts briefly, only for the first ten days of the month, and slightly, because the concentration of its pollen in the air is low.
In turn, people allergic to ragweed pollen, who come from the northern part of the West Pomeranian and Dolnośląskie voivodeships, as well as from the Opolskie and Lubuskie voivodships, may struggle with allergy symptoms until October 20. In these parts of the country, the concentration of ragweed pollen in the air is also low. However, ambrosia can cause cross-allergy. People allergic to it may react to chamomile, mugwort, sunflower or arnica.
Good to know:In individual years, the pollen seasons may differ significantly from the long-term averages. Therefore, you should follow current messages for allergy sufferers, which are available, among others, on the website of the Environmental Allergen Research Center.
In autumn, the cause of allergic rhinitis can also be spores of the so-called fungi. indoor, incl. those with the typeAspergillusandPenicillium . They are present in the air all year round, usually in the same concentration. They can be found in basements, bathrooms or kitchens - wherever there is high humidity and the access of light and fresh air is limited.
The germs of these fungi can also be found in house dust. It also houses house dust mites, which are also a common cause of allergies. Central heating significantly increases the air temperature in the rooms, tight windows that prevent air circulation and rich interior fittings favoring the deposition of dust create an ideal environment for the multiplication of allergenic mites in autumn.
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Also see the pollen calendar
About the author
Monika Majewska A journalist specializing in he alth issues, especially in the areas of medicine, he alth protection and he althy eating. Author of news, guides, interviews with experts and reports. Participant of the largest Polish National Medical Conference "Polish woman in Europe", organized by the "Journalists for He alth" Association, as well as specialist workshops and seminars for journalistsimplemented by the Association.
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