Pollen: allergy alert in the North of France

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M. Vanlaton, S. Gurak, E. Charles – France 3

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In the Nord and Pas-de-Calais, thes pollen allergies kicked in. The level is particularly high on Wednesday April 13.

Expected by all, the beautiful days of spring can rhyme with inconvenience for some. Close to a French on four is allergic to pollen. And the allergy season and bel is well underway, Wednesday, April 13.I have watery eyes, I sneeze all the time, I cough, it itches me“, says a Lille woman. In question, birch pollen, which flies away with the wind. This tree is considered the most allergenic in the region. The risk is therefore considered to be at its maximum.

In a pharmacy, allergic customers collect their treatment. HASBeyond medication, there are a few precautions to take.It is important (…) to do a good nasal wash with sea water, to clean all the pollen that remains stuck in the nose. The big allergic, when they come back from a walk, especially take a good shower and wash their hair”advises Sophie Fournier, pharmacist. LAllergies are expected to last until next September.


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