Pollen in Zoetermeer: ​​You prefer to avoid these places if you have hay fever

Tear eyes, sneezing and an itchy nose: people with hay fever recognize these symptoms all too well. Depending on the type of hay fever you have, it is better to avoid some places of Zoetermeer.

First Things First: What is hay fever? By University Medical Center Utrecht Is hay fever an allergy to pollen of flowering trees or plants. We also call hay fever pollen allergy, because the pollen granules (pollen) cause the allergy. But which grasses, plants and trees cause most complaints?

Berk, Els and Hazelaar

The biggest ‘culprits’ in terms of trees are De Berk, Els and Hazel. The pollen of these trees are strong allergen and ensure allergic reactions in people who suffer from hay fever. You will also find birch in Zoetermeer, such as at the Grote Dobbe and around the flats on the Van Leeuwenhoeklaan. You better avoid these places. The hay fever season in the Netherlands runs from the end of February to September. Curious about which trees are in your area? Then view the tree map from the municipality of Zoetermeer.

Grass

To make it even more fun for people with a pollen allergy; Not only trees spread pollen. Various types of grass also make a contribution. Think of Kroparen and Veldbeemgras. In addition to the grass types, nettles are also large pollen spreaders. For Zoetermeerders who suffer from grass pollen, it is advisable to ignore parks such as the Florapark, Burgemeester Hoekstrapark or Wilhelminapark.

Sunglasses and Vaseline

There are tips for preventing hay fever complaints. So advises The Red Cross To wear sunglasses, some vaseline in your nose and to smear under your eyes and comb your hair before you go to bed. This way you meet a complaint -free night.

After sunshine comes rain

You read that right, because this reversed saying is for people who suffer from pollen allergy ‘nicer’. The rain rinses the sky clean from all pollen, reducing their symptoms. Long -term dry weather causes more pollen in the air, and therefore more complaints.