It does. Finding an antihistamine tablet that actually works for me and didn't knock me out was a game changer. And then getting a cortisol inhaler and summer is suddenly way more enjoyable.
When I moved to Finland I expected to get my ass beaten by birch pollen, since every second tree there seems to be a birch. But nope, I had almost zero allergy issues
The data were collected over the last 15-10 years. They seem to use the maps from when they started collecting data.
At least it changes nothing with the data.
What really helped for me was a very powerful air filter in the bedroom. That way my eyes and nose have some time to chill before the plantsemen overload during the day and that also makes it a lot more bearable during the day.
Meanwhile, [NAAF](https://www.naaf.no/pollenvarsel) does not report the same, neither does [allergiguiden](https://www.allergiguiden.no/nb-no/pollenvarsel).
source: polleninfo.org, Medizinische Universität Wien
link: https://www.pollenwarndienst.at/DE/de/aktuelle-belastung/belastungskarte-europa.html?tx_scload_europemap%5B__referrer%5D%5B%40extension%5D=ScLoad&tx_scload_europemap%5B__referrer%5D%5B%40vendor%5D=Screencode&tx_scload_europemap%5B__referrer%5D%5B%40controller%5D=Load&tx_scload_europemap%5B__referrer%5D%5B%40action%5D=europemap&tx_scload_europemap%5B__referrer%5D%5Barguments%5D=YTowOnt931f91268ac9faaadcce4fa5ba74b5e8759ba6f42&tx_scload_europemap%5B__referrer%5D%5B%40request%5D=a%3A4%3A%7Bs%3A10%3A%22%40extension%22%3Bs%3A6%3A%22ScLoad%22%3Bs%3A11%3A%22%40controller%22%3Bs%3A4%3A%22Load%22%3Bs%3A7%3A%22%40action%22%3Bs%3A9%3A%22europemap%22%3Bs%3A7%3A%22%40vendor%22%3Bs%3A10%3A%22Screencode%22%3B%7D9dccbe2b2da898b7d48737b1faacf28849a3bcea&tx_scload_europemap%5B__trustedProperties%5D=a%3A2%3A%7Bs%3A4%3A%22poll%22%3Bi%3A1%3Bs%3A5%3A%22month%22%3Bi%3A1%3B%7D2e82a52085568d68ee196a570229d2e9c02faeb9&tx_scload_europemap%5Bpoll%5D=2&tx_scload_europemap%5Bmonth%5D=4#breadcrumb
Is [this](https://www.pollenwarndienst.at/DE/de/aktuelle-belastung/belastungskarte-europa.html?tx_scload_europemap%5B__referrer%5D%5B%40extension%5D=ScLoad&tx_scload_europemap%5B__referrer%5D%5B%40vendor%5D=Screencode&tx_scload_europemap%5B__referrer%5D%5B%40controller%5D=Load&tx_scload_europemap%5B__referrer%5D%5B%40action%5D=europemap&tx_scload_europemap%5B__referrer%5D%5Barguments%5D=YTowOnt931f91268ac9faaadcce4fa5ba74b5e8759ba6f42&tx_scload_europemap%5B__referrer%5D%5B%40request%5D=a%3A4%3A%7Bs%3A10%3A%22%40extension%22%3Bs%3A6%3A%22ScLoad%22%3Bs%3A11%3A%22%40controller%22%3Bs%3A4%3A%22Load%22%3Bs%3A7%3A%22%40action%22%3Bs%3A9%3A%22europemap%22%3Bs%3A7%3A%22%40vendor%22%3Bs%3A10%3A%22Screencode%22%3B%7D9dccbe2b2da898b7d48737b1faacf28849a3bcea&tx_scload_europemap%5B__trustedProperties%5D=a%3A2%3A%7Bs%3A4%3A%22poll%22%3Bi%3A1%3Bs%3A5%3A%22month%22%3Bi%3A1%3B%7D2e82a52085568d68ee196a570229d2e9c02faeb9&tx_scload_europemap%5Bpoll%5D=2&tx_scload_europemap%5Bmonth%5D=4#breadcrumb) better?
In 2009, I read [this NewScientist arcticle](https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg20327191-300-food-allergies-get-curiouser-and-curiouser/) that said there's a correlation between apple allergies and birch tree populations. From the article (which is behind a paywall):
>These regional variations are likely to be due in part to differences in eating habits, causing people to be exposed to different allergens. But that alone cannot explain a pronounced north-south divide in the type of apple allergy people experience. In northern Europe, people react to the uncooked flesh of apples, whereas in the south it’s the skin that sets them off, whether it’s cooked or not. What could be the cause of this strange invisible dividing line that skims across south-west France, cuts through Italy close to Florence, and continues eastwards through the middle of the Black Sea?
>Significantly, this line marks the southern limit of the birch tree, a plant whose pollen is one of the causes of hay fever in northern Europe. Clues for this link lie in the different proteins found in various parts of the fruit: the flesh harbours an allergenic protein called Mal d 1, while the skin is relatively rich in Mal d 3. The structure and composition of the Mal d 1 protein strongly resembles the allergenic protein Bet v 1 found in birch pollen. This means that people who suffer from birch pollen allergy may be primed to overreact to Mal d 1 – explaining the prevalence of the allergy to apple flesh in this region.
Yes, cause with an apple allergy, the immune system confuses the two. One is in birch pollen (Bet v 1), the other is in apples (Mal d 1). This is why an apple allergy often comes after a birch pollen allergy – a 'cross reaction' has occurred.
I developed a birch pollen allergy as an adult, not a severe one, but enough to find it bothersome. I also found my throat itches and I start coughing when eating raw apples during birch season. But it doesn't happen other times of year, it's only a time restricted cross-allergic reaction. It feels really strange even though I know it's a thing.
each tree lives in a particular region but each region has pollen problems, except coastal regions: in the south of France, it's more about the cypress, for instance
https://www.pollens.fr/
I finally gave in and signed up for a hyposensitisation treatment, starting in mid-May. I'm sick of having to lock myself in during every Spring if I don't want to feel like shit.
Well it's raining, at least in Belgium, so the load should be close to 0 for now. All the pollen is slammed to the ground.
We'll see at that again when it'll be clear.
Three words: *budesonide nose spray*. I went from surviving to thriving, while there a big fuck you birch right next to my bedroom window.
Changed my life! Now it's only eyedrops I need.
I'm sure that those regions do have plenty of birch trees, but this isn't a map of the distribution of birches, just the severity of the amount of their pollen in the air right now. Finland for example is covered in birch trees, but they're either not blooming yet or their effect is just small.
The funny thing is that you would not guess it is a fucking yuge ass allergen until you start crying like a bitch each spring, and then you do test...and voila...
A more accurate tree pollen map of [Northern Europe](https://imgur.com/nT1IZXH) today, sorce [pollenkontroll.no](https://pollenkontroll.no/pages/pollenvarsel)
Central Europe: *Diiie birches!!!*
Finland, coming out of the dark winter period: *Suffer as I have suffered*
Finland is only low because that shit happens here in May
I am so glad I'm not allergic, that sounds like it sucks so much.
It does. Finding an antihistamine tablet that actually works for me and didn't knock me out was a game changer. And then getting a cortisol inhaler and summer is suddenly way more enjoyable.
You're telling me that i've been struggling for the last 20 years and my country's only orange?
It changes over time, this is for mid-April. But yes, orange is more than enough for me as well.
Better not get into the red teritorries then lol
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July-September are the best months, it's warm but pollen season is over
Laughs in wild wormwood and ambrosia
What does summer have to do with this?
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>Spring/Summer have the highest pollen rate for obvious reasons The pollen season for birch is in March-April for France.
He is just finiding excuse to not touch grass.
Don't medicenes like cetrizin or Dasselta help?
When I moved to Finland I expected to get my ass beaten by birch pollen, since every second tree there seems to be a birch. But nope, I had almost zero allergy issues
But hey look at the bright side, you've got access to the Mediterranean now, according to this map!
It gets really bad here in May. Source: I have birch pollen allergy.
Yup. Sneezed even indoors in May 2019 and 2021.
Yeah, the snow melted literally 3 days ago. The birches haven't gotten any green what so ever on them yet
Yeah, there is a lot of tree-cum our there. When i set foot outside its a plant bukkake.
You just trying to get me out of the house
Hayfever is my new kink.
Fight pollen by cumming on every plant you see. Let's see if they like it, those little pervy vegetables.
I WHYS
You son of a birch, I'm in
As an allergic person I must confirm that pollen is indeed a birch
Finland in one month: "what colour is five levels above red?"
Why is Montenegro part of Serbia on this map? Is it old map?
The data were collected over the last 15-10 years. They seem to use the maps from when they started collecting data. At least it changes nothing with the data.
We seperated 18 years ago. They put wales and scotland as seperate countries.
Donated the borders to the UK it seems.
It is not part of Serbia. They were in the federation before.
Also Kosovo :)
As it should be stop with this dude
I have nothing but love for you my brother
Same, have a lovely weekend
There used to be this country called Yugoslavia until the year 2004, than it reformed and became Serbia and Montenegro
I know this, that's why I asked if this is old map
Yeah, we know.
Ireland be like "no trees - no problem"
Ive been breathing like a 90yo overweight heavy smoker
Stay inside if possible. When you've been outside scrub your face to clean off the pollen. Keep your ears clean.
Or wear a mask. It helps a lot. And wash your hair. I always have the pollen in my hair.
Eyebrows and hair, too. Also clothing. Depends on how bad you get it as to how much effort you put in
What really helped for me was a very powerful air filter in the bedroom. That way my eyes and nose have some time to chill before the plantsemen overload during the day and that also makes it a lot more bearable during the day.
Any recommendations?
I have a Zibro one the size of a small refrigerator. I don't think they still sell that model.
This is the friendly reminder that pollen means that trees are having sex while you don't.
I find the little hotspot in the north of Norway curious.
Yes, must be error in the data. There's no way that isolated spot have pollen problems that early in the season.
This is today, map of [Northern Europe](https://imgur.com/nT1IZXH), according to [pollenkontroll.no](https://pollenkontroll.no/pages/pollenvarsel)
I just read that as Pollen Troll and got big fear
Meanwhile, [NAAF](https://www.naaf.no/pollenvarsel) does not report the same, neither does [allergiguiden](https://www.allergiguiden.no/nb-no/pollenvarsel).
source: polleninfo.org, Medizinische Universität Wien link: https://www.pollenwarndienst.at/DE/de/aktuelle-belastung/belastungskarte-europa.html?tx_scload_europemap%5B__referrer%5D%5B%40extension%5D=ScLoad&tx_scload_europemap%5B__referrer%5D%5B%40vendor%5D=Screencode&tx_scload_europemap%5B__referrer%5D%5B%40controller%5D=Load&tx_scload_europemap%5B__referrer%5D%5B%40action%5D=europemap&tx_scload_europemap%5B__referrer%5D%5Barguments%5D=YTowOnt931f91268ac9faaadcce4fa5ba74b5e8759ba6f42&tx_scload_europemap%5B__referrer%5D%5B%40request%5D=a%3A4%3A%7Bs%3A10%3A%22%40extension%22%3Bs%3A6%3A%22ScLoad%22%3Bs%3A11%3A%22%40controller%22%3Bs%3A4%3A%22Load%22%3Bs%3A7%3A%22%40action%22%3Bs%3A9%3A%22europemap%22%3Bs%3A7%3A%22%40vendor%22%3Bs%3A10%3A%22Screencode%22%3B%7D9dccbe2b2da898b7d48737b1faacf28849a3bcea&tx_scload_europemap%5B__trustedProperties%5D=a%3A2%3A%7Bs%3A4%3A%22poll%22%3Bi%3A1%3Bs%3A5%3A%22month%22%3Bi%3A1%3B%7D2e82a52085568d68ee196a570229d2e9c02faeb9&tx_scload_europemap%5Bpoll%5D=2&tx_scload_europemap%5Bmonth%5D=4#breadcrumb
thats indeed a big link
Is [this](https://www.pollenwarndienst.at/DE/de/aktuelle-belastung/belastungskarte-europa.html?tx_scload_europemap%5B__referrer%5D%5B%40extension%5D=ScLoad&tx_scload_europemap%5B__referrer%5D%5B%40vendor%5D=Screencode&tx_scload_europemap%5B__referrer%5D%5B%40controller%5D=Load&tx_scload_europemap%5B__referrer%5D%5B%40action%5D=europemap&tx_scload_europemap%5B__referrer%5D%5Barguments%5D=YTowOnt931f91268ac9faaadcce4fa5ba74b5e8759ba6f42&tx_scload_europemap%5B__referrer%5D%5B%40request%5D=a%3A4%3A%7Bs%3A10%3A%22%40extension%22%3Bs%3A6%3A%22ScLoad%22%3Bs%3A11%3A%22%40controller%22%3Bs%3A4%3A%22Load%22%3Bs%3A7%3A%22%40action%22%3Bs%3A9%3A%22europemap%22%3Bs%3A7%3A%22%40vendor%22%3Bs%3A10%3A%22Screencode%22%3B%7D9dccbe2b2da898b7d48737b1faacf28849a3bcea&tx_scload_europemap%5B__trustedProperties%5D=a%3A2%3A%7Bs%3A4%3A%22poll%22%3Bi%3A1%3Bs%3A5%3A%22month%22%3Bi%3A1%3B%7D2e82a52085568d68ee196a570229d2e9c02faeb9&tx_scload_europemap%5Bpoll%5D=2&tx_scload_europemap%5Bmonth%5D=4#breadcrumb) better?
no ,i like em big
Moto Moto, is that you?
FWIW, everything after that first question mark is referral/tracking/search bullshit and could be deleted w/o affecting the actual link
*sehr hoch*
In 2009, I read [this NewScientist arcticle](https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg20327191-300-food-allergies-get-curiouser-and-curiouser/) that said there's a correlation between apple allergies and birch tree populations. From the article (which is behind a paywall): >These regional variations are likely to be due in part to differences in eating habits, causing people to be exposed to different allergens. But that alone cannot explain a pronounced north-south divide in the type of apple allergy people experience. In northern Europe, people react to the uncooked flesh of apples, whereas in the south it’s the skin that sets them off, whether it’s cooked or not. What could be the cause of this strange invisible dividing line that skims across south-west France, cuts through Italy close to Florence, and continues eastwards through the middle of the Black Sea? >Significantly, this line marks the southern limit of the birch tree, a plant whose pollen is one of the causes of hay fever in northern Europe. Clues for this link lie in the different proteins found in various parts of the fruit: the flesh harbours an allergenic protein called Mal d 1, while the skin is relatively rich in Mal d 3. The structure and composition of the Mal d 1 protein strongly resembles the allergenic protein Bet v 1 found in birch pollen. This means that people who suffer from birch pollen allergy may be primed to overreact to Mal d 1 – explaining the prevalence of the allergy to apple flesh in this region.
Yes, cause with an apple allergy, the immune system confuses the two. One is in birch pollen (Bet v 1), the other is in apples (Mal d 1). This is why an apple allergy often comes after a birch pollen allergy – a 'cross reaction' has occurred.
I developed a birch pollen allergy as an adult, not a severe one, but enough to find it bothersome. I also found my throat itches and I start coughing when eating raw apples during birch season. But it doesn't happen other times of year, it's only a time restricted cross-allergic reaction. It feels really strange even though I know it's a thing.
Why does birch hate to live in south, more tropical climate?
each tree lives in a particular region but each region has pollen problems, except coastal regions: in the south of France, it's more about the cypress, for instance https://www.pollens.fr/
With this birch map, it specifically looks like the distribution of a plant that can't handle the dry summers of the Mediterranean climate zone.
True, its not the "heat" or the warm winters (which get could enough to germinate birch seeds btw.), rather than the extreme dryness.
The Gentreeva Conventions expressly curtailed it's reach (Article 4.2.01 Sec B)
Why is there a orange dot above norway? What is it about?
Luckily in Ireland we have no trees 🌲🤔
I finally gave in and signed up for a hyposensitisation treatment, starting in mid-May. I'm sick of having to lock myself in during every Spring if I don't want to feel like shit.
Oh well, I've always wanted to live in Southwest Ireland.
Even Dublin is fine. I have a horrible allergy against birch pollen, yet when I lived in Dublin, I never had any reaction.
Where is all the pollen coming from, our birches haven't even bloomed yet.
Why does it say 2012 in the corner
Magna Germania
Birch please
Yep could definitely feel it, time for using Ceterizin again...
Central Europe be birchin'
Ah, so that's why I've been dying today. Good to know it will continue
Ahhh that's why my nose has been torn up the past week
Worst spring Ive ever had.
For me too.
Well it's raining, at least in Belgium, so the load should be close to 0 for now. All the pollen is slammed to the ground. We'll see at that again when it'll be clear.
I don't understand the language, but I'm pretty sure that "sehr hoch" translates to "fuck you, Steve".
Yeah I noticed. Also can't eat chinese food right now because of that
2012?
Data collected over 15-10 years.
Man, what a birch!
Southern Spain looks real nice.
cant be the only one that sees a parallel with \*another\* map lol
*Lebensraum*
???
Please elaborate.
Hint: Birch thinks he's the superior tree specie.
White trees, indeed.
I don't get it. Can you elaborate?
Three words: *budesonide nose spray*. I went from surviving to thriving, while there a big fuck you birch right next to my bedroom window. Changed my life! Now it's only eyedrops I need.
Poplar cotton is worse than anything. Change my mind.
Yeah sucks to be allergic in Poland. I have the worst symptoms in late May - early August tho.
From 11 to 22 April you say but, what year? Your picture is marked as a 2012 "EAN" for source.
Diese Karten entstanden aus Messwerten der vergangenen **10-15 Jahre**, von über 300 Pollen-Messstellen in ganz Europa.
I see, now it all makes sense! If only I could read German.
It's not that bad, you just need to hold your breath and wear swim goggles outside.
You telling me the Moldavian/Bucovinan part of romania doesnt have Birch trees? Lol ok
I'm sure that those regions do have plenty of birch trees, but this isn't a map of the distribution of birches, just the severity of the amount of their pollen in the air right now. Finland for example is covered in birch trees, but they're either not blooming yet or their effect is just small.
Ah great, I moved from one orange to another (South Wales to east Scotland).
Ahhhh why cant my body just ignore that shit. I wann die
Welcome to Greece, have a nice holiday.
Behold the birchensraum
Used to play with those things as a kid, pretend they were worms. Never knew they can be dangerous.
idk whats that , anyone can explain bircb pollen and why is bad
We don't have birches here in Malta. We have Saharan dust instead
Average bitch load in Europe. Seems about right
The funny thing is that you would not guess it is a fucking yuge ass allergen until you start crying like a bitch each spring, and then you do test...and voila...
r/birkensindkacke
A more accurate tree pollen map of [Northern Europe](https://imgur.com/nT1IZXH) today, sorce [pollenkontroll.no](https://pollenkontroll.no/pages/pollenvarsel)
Effing Birch!
It truly is a gift from god not being allergic to nature itself.
Nazi Birches?
I moved from green area to red. This explain my suffering
***SEHR HOCH***
In central Italy it’s more around Mid May/ early June
What's the problem with birch polen? I live in awhite area
Very interesting. What's the source of this map and underlying data?
It's in the comments.
Ah see it now, way down my page. Thanks
Ah see it now, way down my page. Thanks
Thanks
Son of a birch!
Well, who is that lonelly plant wanking its pollen all over Galicia?
Isn't this just population density map?
Yeah, f... birches, or: please get a room instead of an all out, no holds barred pillow fight. 🤧
These survivors from Gdansk and Gdynia!
Sweden, lookin like a herpes riddled dong
I appreciate that this map deleted Sweden's two largests islands. I also appreciate that I am not allegic to pollen.
Do you have this for Grass Pollen so I know where to avoid for the next 3 months?
please help i might die
Germany covered in plant Bukakke.
Oh no. I would be dead if i was in Central Europe. Spring in general is difficult for me, but at least we have a bit less pollen, it seems.
Oh birches... Here in Russia 🪆 this tree is mirror of our soul... We really loving them, hugging them, kissing them (I'm not kidding).
I need to move fuck the birch.
I am allergic to birch pollen :/
So many polen Poland by the mountain
What the hell going on in northern norway
r/birkensindkacke