watch out for pollen with the return of spring in Alsace

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Runny nose, red eyes, sneezing: those allergic to pollen certainly noticed that it had made its return to the Alsatian sky. With the arrival of fine weather and spring, associations specializing in the subject send a few prevention messages.

Birch Pollen Red Alert

Like every year, it’s the birch pollen which first appears in the Alsatian sky. Both Bas-Rhin and Haut-Rhin are in red on the pollen allergy risk map of the National Aerobiological Surveillance Network (RNSA). Ash pollen is also beginning to circulate.

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Manage my choices

According to the Atmo Grand-Est association, 30% of adults and 20% of children are allergic to pollen. It is four times more than thirty years ago. She reminds us of a few simple actions to avoid suffering the symptoms as much as possible:

  • Ventilate your home early in the morning or late at night
  • Clean regularly
  • Driving with the windows closed
  • Avoid outside travel
  • Wash your clothes after going outside
  • Avoid hanging laundry outside


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