07.06.2024
Not Just a Sneeze: Pollen Increase Blood Pressure
Exposure to pollen can increase blood pressure in allergic people. Photo: Adobe stock

Swiss TPH "Pollen allergies affect an estimated fifth of the world’s population. Researchers from Swiss TPH now found that high pollen concentrations on average increase blood pressure in allergic people. This effect highlights a significant public health concern as pollen seasons lengthen and intensify due to climate change. The results were published today in the peer-reviewed journal Environmental Research."