Coughing and Allergies: Minister's Guide on Pollen Forecast Applications
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Hey there! The warm weather's here, and along with it, the sneezing fits: pollen's wreaking havoc for many allergy sufferers. Health Minister Judith Gerlach shares her knowledge on the Bavarian pollen forecast app. "Grass pollen's floating about like crazy in Bavaria," she says.
Millions are Impacted by Allergies
"Medical estimates reckon around 3.5 million people aged 18 to 79 in Bavaria are dealing with allergies, with around 1.4 million suffering from hay fever," added Gerlach.
They might be battling hay fever symptoms like itchy peepers and runny noses. Some might be dealing with breathing troubles - even asthma. A pollen forecast app can aid allergic folks by letting them strategize outdoor action and dose meds on-the-go. It can show numerous types of pollen all at once and utilize the device's location to locate nearby monitoring stations.
Current Pollen Forecast Data
Since 2019, the electronic pollen information network Bavaria (ePIN) has been capturing current pollen levels in the state by means of electronic pollen monitoring stations. It can spot almost 40 varieties of pollen. You'll find stations in Altoetting, Feucht, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Hof, Marktheidenfeld, Mindelheim, Munich, and Viechtach, providing broad coverage of pollen levels throughout Bavaria. Data gets updated every three hours and can be accessed online at: www.epin.bayern.de and www.pollenflug.bayern.de.
Since its release, the free app has seen users escalate every year. Since May 2019, it has welcomed nearly 1.5 million visitors. "Apart from offering the current pollen levels in the app, you can now also maintain a personal diary," says Gerlach.
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Using the App: ePIN (Electronic Pollen Information Network)
Accessing the App
- Download the App: Grab it on the Google Play Store under "ePIN - Pollenflug Bayern" [1].
- Install the App: Once downloaded, set it up on your device.
Utilizing the App
- Pollen Concentration Data: You'll find real-time pollen concentration data for eight locations in Bavaria, including info on the most allergenic plants in 3-hour sections [1].
- Past Pollen Data Review: Review Historical Pollen Counts: Examine pollen counts for the past few days at each of the eight monitoring locations to spot patterns and act accordingly [1].
- Pollen Diary: Document your personal allergy symptoms and limitations in the app's pollen diary over time. This helps you connect your symptoms to pollen levels and make needed lifestyle or medication adjustments [1].
- Location and Personal Information: The app collects your location and personal data. However, it doesn't share this with third parties, and information is encrypted during transmission [1].
- Settings and Reminders: Set reminders for pollen diary entries at preferred times to stay consistent with your symptom tracking [1].
Tips for Allergy Sufferers
- Monitor Pollen Levels: Regularly examine pollen levels to schedule outdoor activities during times when levels are low.
- Speak to a Medical Pro: Leverage the app's data to consult with your healthcare provider about tweaking medication or treatment plans based on pollen predictions.
- Stay Updated: Keep updated with local pollen forecasts to prepare for peak pollen seasons.
By following these steps and maximizing the ePIN app, you can better handle your allergies during the pollen season in Bavaria.
- Minister Judith Gerlach stated that around 1.4 million people in Bavaria with hay fever could benefit from the pollen forecast app, as it allows them to determine appropriate outdoor activities and manage their medication more effectively.
- The electronic pollen information network (ePIN) in Bavaria captures real-time pollen levels using electronic pollen monitoring stations, with stations located in cities such as Munich, Altoetting, and Viechtach.
- Users of the ePIN app can now maintain a personal diary within the app to document their personal allergy symptoms and limitations over time, which can help connect their symptoms to pollen levels and make needed lifestyle or medication adjustments.
- Allergic individuals in Bavaria can use the pollen forecast app to stay informed about local pollen forecasts and take steps to manage their allergies effectively during the pollen season, including adjusting their medication, following a personal diabetes or monitoring their pollen levels to schedule outdoor activities for low pollen times.
