Grass pollen: information for allergy sufferers

Those who suffer from hay fever can be allergic to grass pollen, among other things. We have summarized for you what you should know about the allergy to grass pollen.

You should know this about pollen allergy to grasses and their allergens

Sedge grasses, bulrushes, sweet grasses and some types of bamboo all belong to the botanical family of grasses. Grass pollen allergy is one of the most common types of hay fever.

• Basically, all parts of the plants contain allergenic substances that can be released by cutting the plant.
• The "skin allergen", the grass pollen, is only released during the flowering period.
• Depending on the type of plant, this is from April to November with peak season from mid-May to early August.
• Almost all grasses show cross reactions with each other. Cross-allergies to certain foods such as peanuts, soy, beans, peas and lentils can also rarely occur.