Pollen allergy increases seasonal disease many folds in Abbottabad.

ABBOTTABAD -- Pollen allergy Monday hits most parts of the Hazara division while Abbottabad city is the major victim.

The foremost cause of the pollen allergy is the Poplar Tree in Abbottabad where the accumulation of poplar pollen results in white, fluffy clouds that resemble cotton and cause allergy to the people.

Despite cutting a large number of Poplar trees from cantonment and other areas of Abbottabad city the pollen count has reduced but still, it is affecting the masses.

Link Road Abbottabad, Supply, Indian, and Sir Syed Colony are affected by the Poplar pollen, the people of Link road the adjoining areas are aggrieved where a large number of Poplar trees are existing, a thick layer of pollen can be seen easily everywhere on the roads, streets, building and moreover in these areas the residents are helpless as the pollen has also accumulated in drinking water and food items.

In the Hazara division, the Poplar is the earliest pollen producer, starts releasing its pollen in February in the Hazara division and northern areas of Pakistan and reaches its peak in May.

These trees aggravate allergy symptoms, even if they are not nearby our houses since trees release large amounts of pollen that can be distributed miles away from the original source.

Only District Headquarters Hospital (DHQ) Abbottabad receives dozens of pollen allergy patients and the number of the pollen victims is much higher than those who are visiting Ayub Teaching Hospital but no exact figures are available by the...