Vanlig pigweed er en utbredt plante kjent for sitt høyt allergifremkallende pollen. Pollenet kan utløse høysnue og andre allergiske reaksjoner, særlig sent på sommeren og om høsten. Personer som er følsomme for pigweed kan oppleve symptomer i dens peak pollineringsperiode.

If you have hay fever symptoms that align with pigweed’s pollination season, usually late summer to fall, consider an allergy test to confirm sensitivity.
Common Pigweed releases large amounts of pollen into the air, which can trigger an immune response in sensitive individuals, leading to allergic symptoms.
Stay indoors with windows closed during peak pollen times, use air purifiers, and shower after being outside to remove pollen from skin and hair.
