30% of the French adult population suffer from pollen allergies and 20% of children. Practical advice exists to limit aggravating phenomena.
Next week promises to be loaded with pollen in much of France. the National Aerobiological Surveillance Network (RSNA) in its vigilance card for the week of April 17 to 24 (see by clicking here) indicates that the birch will prevail throughout the coming days and will cause a maximum allergic risk from Strasbourg to Rouen down to Auvergne and Rhône-Alpes. Faced with this exceptional situation, the association Asthma & Allergies reminds you of the practical steps to be taken to limit severe allergic reactions (asthma, rhinitis, conjunctivitis).
Limit contact with the responsible allergen
While following its treatment for the entire prescribed period, it is first of all necessary to limit contact with the responsible allergen (mites, pollens, animals, molds). This by adopting suitable and daily eviction measures such as: open the windows for at least 15 minutes twice a day, morning and evening, avoiding the hottest hours of the day; reduce the indoor temperature and maintain the ventilation system and ventilation in the home; keep animals out of the house or at least the bedroom.
Reduce the presence of pollutants and irritants
In addition, after learning to recognize the symptoms of your allergy, you must reduce the presence of pollutants and irritants (tobacco, nitrogen dioxide and volatile organic compounds). This results for example in not smoking, even at the window. It is obviously recommended that you stop smoking altogether.
In addition, the association recommends favoring natural products (black soap, baking soda, white vinegar), and not to use scented candles (incense, essential oils, indoor deodorants, aerosol cans).
Finally, very important, people with allergies must always carry their crisis treatment (bronchodilator, adrenaline), and play sports by avoiding certain sports areas depending on their allergy (swimming pool, soccer field in spring, horse riding).
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