The Belgian pollen and spore monitoring network was created in 1974. Its main objective is to give rapid information about these allergens to practitioners, pharmaceutical companies and allergic sufferers. These data will help determine a diagnosis and the eviction of high risk periods.
Message of the day: 16/11/09
The pollen season of the year 2009 is over.
High densities of spores of mushrooms from meadows and forests (Basidiomycetes) could be found in September and October; some of them could induce respiratory allergies.
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