Table 1 Most prevalent allergens in the Mediterranean and wider European regions
From: Ear, nose and throat disorders and international travel
Allergen | Subtype | Pollination Peak |
|---|---|---|
| Â | Mediterranean | Â |
Tree | Olive (Olea europaea) | |
| Â | Cyprus (Cupressaceae) | |
Grass (Graminae) | 1000 + subtypes including | April-June [14] |
| Â | Timothy (Phleum pratense) | Â |
Weed | Nettle (Parietaria, Urticaceae) | Multi-seasonal, peak in April |
| Â | Â | |
| Â | Northern, Central, Eastern Europe | Â |
Tree | Birch (Petula) | March-May [14] |
| Â | Hazel (Corylus) Alder (Alnus) | December-April [14] |
Grass (Graminae) | 1000 + subtypes including | May-July, peak in June [14] |
| Â | Timothy (Phleum pratense) | Later in high altitude [14] |
Weed | Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris) | July-August [12] |
| Â | Ragweed (Ambrosia artemisiifolia) | July-August [12] |