This year will be no exception: the pollens are back. The last allergo-pollinic bulletin dated July 2, 2021 certainly shows a slight drop, but the concentration of grass pollen is still substantial. Back to the calendar published this week.
- The allergo-pollinic bulletins make it possible to know, region by region, what is the risk for people with allergies
As every year, the pollen risk map has been published with more or less affected departments. This year, the departments that find themselves in the red are Ille-et-Vilaine 35), Corrèze (19) and Haute Vienne (87). For the rest of France, the risks are very distributed except the Mediterranean side which remains spared. For the different types of pollen, none stand out for their high risk. The pollens of urticaceae, lime trees or plantins are certainly present throughout France but with a risk that will not exceed the low level. This is also the case for plantain and sorrel pollen, which will also be at a low level. Begin to appear the first chestnut pollens but without real risks. Finally, the Mediterranean coast will still be affected by pollen from oaks and olive trees, but still without any real risk, except in Aude and the Pyrénées Orientales. Be careful however for the beginning of August in the Lyon region where the risk of allergy to ambrosia will be significant for sensitive people.
For the people concerned, it is necessary to know how to manage possible crises and above all to prepare for them. First of all, it is necessary to follow the seasonal calendar which announces which region will be affected by which pollen and with what level of risk. This is why you also need to know what type of pollen you may be allergic to to adapt even better to this calendar. You can easily get information on the RNSA website, which publishes weekly information bulletins on risks via the address www.pollens.fr.
Pay attention to the proximity of trees
The second piece of advice we can give is to be vigilant when you are outdoors, avoiding places where the pollen is more volatile, such as near trees. In general, avoid windy weather and prefer morning or evening outings. It is also important to disinfect the various places where you may come into contact with pollen, such as a car. After each outing, wash your hands and dust your clothes, and give great importance to the hair where the pollens are deposited the most. Do not forget the eyes or the nose to avoid crises. The living environment must also remain as healthy as possible with ventilation and frequent cleaning. Finally, it is important to remove products that irritate and aggravate the symptoms (tobacco, home fragrances, candles, etc.).
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