Pollens: high risk of allergy this week

According to the National Aerobiological Surveillance Network, the allergy risk is high from the south-west to the south-east of the country due to the increased presence of pollen of cupressacea (cypress, juniper). they are accompanied by pollen of ash trees with a medium risk of allergy.

Predicted allergic risk is based on measured pollen quantities and weather forecasts.

Discover the risks of allergies according to your department thanks to the map proposed by the National Aerobiological Surveillance Network. Thirty departments in the South-West and South-East were placed on red alert for pollen allergies, due to the mild temperatures that favored the flowering of the trees.

How does pollen allergy manifest?

Pollens cause allergic reactions called pollinosis in the lining of the eyes and respiratory tract. Less commonly, skin reactions such as eczema or urticaria may develop.

The main manifestations of pollen allergy are allergic rhinitis or allergic rhino-conjunctivitis, often called “hay fever,” although the latter name refers specifically to allergy to grass pollens and allergic asthma.

Gestures to protect yourself from pollen

• limit exposure;
• follow his treatment;
• consult a doctor or allergist if symptoms occur;
• rinse her hair in the evening;
• aerate at least 10 minutes per day before sunrise and after sunset;
• avoid drying laundry outdoors;
• keep car windows closed;
• avoid outdoor sports activities that lead to overexposure to pollen. Air pollution can exacerbate pollen allergies.