Hvite furutrær, med sine lange, slanke nåler, er mindre kjente bidragsytere til pollenrelaterte allergier. Selv om pollenet deres ikke er like potent som pollenet fra noen andre trær, kan det fortsatt forårsake symptomer hos personer med spesifikke følsomheter, særlig når pollennivåene er på sitt høyeste om våren....
Consider getting tested for a white pine allergy if you experience allergy symptoms in the spring that seem to worsen on days with high pollen counts, particularly in areas with dense pine forests.
Allergic reactions to white pine are due to the immune system’s response to the pollen, which it mistakenly perceives as a threat, causing typical allergy symptoms.
To manage symptoms, keep windows closed during high pollen times, use air filters in your home, and consider wearing a dust mask when doing outdoor activities, especially in pine-rich areas.