Hay fever sufferers could face a harder spring, with pollen levels expected to rise through November. Deakin University researcher Professor Cenk Suphioglu said a wet winter and warm spring weather have created ideal conditions for grass growth. He advised sufferers to stay indoors where possible and keep windows closed on windy days. People with both hay fever and asthma face the highest risk during thunderstorms with high pollen counts, and Victoria's chief health officer urged them to take precautions.
一些移民在来到澳大利亚数年后患上花粉热,即使此前从未有过过敏症状。据澳大利亚健康与福利研究所(Australian Institute of Health and Welfare)的数据,澳大利亚约有四分之一的人患有这种疾病。悉尼医生Jason Yu表示,过敏可以出现在人生的任何阶段,不过通常始于儿童时期。他说,接触尘螨和草花粉等新的过敏原可能是其中一个因素。花粉热与哮喘密切相关,Yu敦促任何感到呼吸急促的人及时就医。