Rhinitis

The National Center for Infectious and Parasitic Diseases in Bulgaria has confirmed the country's first case of measles, sparking concerns about potential outbreaks. The case, originating in Sofia, was identified at the end of last week by the national reference laboratory for measles, mumps, and rubella.

High concentrations of pollen were reported in the air this week, warn experts from the national laboratory that monitors allergen levels.

Currently, every third Bulgarian suffers from allergies, and the number of those exposed to hay fever is growing with each passing year.

Dozens of people, including specialists and people allergic to ragweed pollen on Sunday staged a protest at Kiseleff Park, Bucharest City, to draw attention to the fact that the law on combating the effects of ragweed in not enforced yet.

After flu and autumn-winter viral infections there is a series of allergies, which are activated among people in spring. Every third Bulgarian suffers from some form of allergy, as the frequency of this problem increases every year.

Every third Bulgarian suffers from some kind of allergy, most often allergic rhinitis, reports radio Darik. 

From hay fever suffer between 20 and 25% of the population in the country.