Pollens: an update on the risks of allergies

According to the National Aerobiological Surveillance Network, all departments face a high level of pollen allergy risk . Rains promote the growth of grasses, whose pollen is dispersed by a return to higher temperatures and sunny weather, as reported in the NASR.

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.

How Pollen Allergy Manifests

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 term 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.