[DIAPORAMA] Itchy throat, weeping eyes, itchy or runny nose, not to mention repeated sneezing: pollen season can turn into a nightmare for allergy sufferers. The gentle solutions to relieve these symptoms.
The pollens that circulate in the air from spring are responsible allergic reactions, also called pollinosis, in contact areas: respiratory mucous membranes and ocular mucous membranes, sometimes even skin. These reactions give rise to various symptoms: sneezing, coughing, conjunctivitis, red eyes, itching, etc.
For protect yourself from pollens on a daily basis, it is important to follow simple actions that will allow you to decrease their concentration indoors, which will lessen the severity of respiratory reactions.
- Consult the weather forecast. Windy sunny days are conducive to the dispersion of pollens.
- Change clothes when returning from walks. And avoid drying your laundry in the open air.
- Rinse your hair before going to bed. This prevents pollens from settling on the pillow.
- Do not sleep with the window open. Especially if she’s near the bed.
- Air out your room in the morning. There is less pollen in the air.
- By car, drive with the windows closed.
- Avoid going to the swimming pool. Chlorine attacks the mucous membranes of the nose and eyes.
And before going for a walk, it is always useful to inquire about the activity of pollens in his region from the National Aerobiological Surveillance Network (RNSA) which updates daily on his website forecasts of the allergic risk in the different regions of France.
In addition to these tips, alternative medicine can help relieve and live better this trying period, including plants, but also essential oils or homeopathy.
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