This March is giving us a taste of spring in several parts of the country, with sunny days and temperatures above normal. For many, there is anticipation in hearing the sound of birds sing again, along with warmer, longer days and flowering buds; but to others, it is also a tough time due to suffering through pollen allergies.
Experts are forecasting this year as being one the worst pollen seasons in decades in many parts of the world. In Sweden, it's expected to be the worst since the measurements began 45 years ago. One reason for this is last year's extremely hot summer, which meant that the trees produced more shoots.