Tag: pollen
Anemogamy: what is it?
Anemogamy is the transport of pollen by the wind. The term comes from Greek words, anemos meaning wind and gamos marriage. The botanists also speak of anemophilia, often synonymous with…
Pollen map 2022: where are the allergies right now?
ALLERGY MARCH 2022. If the month of March brings some respite to allergy sufferers, alder, ash and Cupressaceae pollens are still present in France. Which departments are most affected at…
2022 pollen map: strong winds dispersed the first pollens
[CARTE ALLERGIE POLLEN 2022] The storm and the strong winds of the past few days have favored the dispersion of the first pollens in the air. Twenty departments in the…
Pollen allergy: beware of royal jelly-based food supplements
People allergic to pollen may also be at risk of allergy by consuming food supplements made from bee products. In a press release, the National Food Safety Agency (ANSES) recalls…
8 gentle solutions against pollen allergy
[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…
Pollen allergy: 5 natural remedies to relieve
Runny nose, itchy eyes, itchy throat … If you’re allergic to pollens, here are 5 home remedies that will help you keep smiling even when the pollens are gone. This…
Pollen allergies: symptoms, treatments, what to do?
Pollen allergies are back! In particular, grass pollens, the allergens most responsible for pollinosis. What to do to relieve a runny nose or itchy eyes? Update on symptoms and treatments.…
Does desensitization against pollen allergy really work?
Pollen allergies affect between 10% and 20% of French people. We take stock of the desensitization treatment with Prof. de Blay, allergist and pulmonologist. According to specialists, pollen allergy affects…
Ragweed pollen allergy: what are the symptoms? how to relieve?
Among the pollens that cause allergies, that of ragweed is a real scourge. It is indeed responsible for major allergies, sometimes severe, when it sheds its pollen at the end…
Pollen allergy: 3 essential oil remedies
Allergy is a reaction of the body’s defense system against foreign substances called allergens. During this period of pollen dissemination, allergy attacks become more frequent. Fortunately, it is possible to…