This Monday, May 11 marks the beginning of deconfinement. Many asthmatics and allergics – nearly 6 million French people are affected by allergic reactions due to pollens – will be able to gradually over the day put the nose out. However, the annual peak of pollen circulation in the air is expected from mid-May until at least the end of June.
On the other hand, the chaotic weather at the start of the week should not present itself as an aggravating factor, which may not be the case from mid-week with the gradual return of sunnier conditions and the rise in mercury.
What risks for next week?
Monday, the state of the sky should not cause too many problems for the most allergic with a plummet of temperatures. The weather also looks rainy in the south, rather favorable conditions, since the rain tends to stick pollen on the ground. In the north, even if the wind will blow hard enough during the day, the showers of the previous day will have limited the release of pollens.
However, as of Tuesday, conditions will again become more high pressure from the north, with the return of sunnier weather and temperatures that will gradually increase and should join the seasonal averages in the middle of next week. Grass pollen concentrations are therefore likely to rise again as soon as the sun returns on Monday and temperatures rise above seasonal norms, two aggravating parameters for allergies.
It will therefore still be necessary to be extra vigilant and think about finding out about pollens on the RNSA site. Especially since a peak in grass pollen concentration is expected in early June also warns the national aerobiological monitoring network.
The right gestures to adopt
If it is of course not possible to completely avoid contact with these allergens, we can limit our exposure. Certain gestures are to be preferred: in case of allergic attacks, it is advisable to make an appointment with a doctor or an allergist in order to be prescribed an appropriate treatment, and to allow to differentiate the allergic symptoms from the symptoms of Covid-19.
Some precautions also to take: washing your hair after going out, or airing at home early in the morning or late at night, hours when pollen concentrations in the air are lower. Finally, it is best to avoid outdoor activities that lead to over-exposure to pollens (mowing the lawn, garden maintenance, sports activities, etc.); to dry the clothes outside, because the pollen is deposited on the wet clothes reminds the ministry of solidarity and health.
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