In the press release, the association writes, among other things, that the situation is urgent and that the Ministry of Culture, which owns the issue, must act to secure funding for the measuring stations in Umeå, Östersund, Luleå and Sundsvall, which will otherwise be closed from next year.
The Asthma and Allergy Association has also sent a letter to the Ministry of Culture and Social Affairs with a list of requirements, where they want to see 25 measuring stations located all over the country.
"We are unsure of the benefits"
No region in the four northernmost counties wants to finance pollen measurements anymore and SVT Nyheter Västerbotten has been in contact with the regional board chairman Peter Olofsson, who refers to the "officials in the matter".
Senior official Kent Ehliasson does not want to appear in an interview in front of the camera but responds as follows in an email:
“The current equipment can be used as long as it is functional.
When it comes to increased annual costs, we are currently uncertain about the benefits and have chosen not to extend.
In the usual order, we may follow up the question when it becomes relevant during the pollen season and possibly reconsider the decision.
"Allergy sufferers usually recognize their symptoms and have a continuous dialogue with their doctor about their treatment."
In the video above, you hear Maritha Sedvallson, chairman of the Asthma and Allergy Association, talk about why she believes pollen measurements are needed.