Pollen season: new map of South Africa’s allergy hotspots gives you time to prepare
For some South Africans, the beginning of the flower season is met not with the joys of spring but rather with a sniffy nose, itchy eyes and a cacophony of sneezing. In South Africa, allergic rhinitis (hayfever) affects an estimated 20% to 30% of the population – children and adults. Asthma affects around 20% of children and 10% of adults. Air pollution can worsen asthma and eczema symptoms and cause eczema. Has hay fever season started early? And what’s the most common culprit? Most people…
Where: Cape Town, South Africa, Johannesburg, Canada
Exact coordinates
cape town: -33.920, 18.420
south africa: -30.560, 22.940
johannesburg: -26.200, 28.050
canada: 56.130, -106.350
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