With the return of spring also comes the return of pollens!

Allergy sufferers have already noticed: sneezing, rhinitis, red eyes, asthma… the signs of allergy are unmistakable! “Hay fever” is a common term, but the spectrum of allergenic plants is very broad. Grass is the main cause of “pollinosis”. It can be found everywhere (over 1,200 species recorded!), particularly in natural meadows and lawns. In the tree category, birch, hornbeam, alder and hazel are the most harmful to sensitive people. However, there’s no point cutting down the trees in your garden or replacing your lawn with gravel. Pollen is mainly spread by the wind and can travel several kilometres!

The signs of pollen allergy

Do you have persistent symptoms such as sneezing fits, itchy nose, runny nose, red and watery eyes or difficulty breathing? Consult your doctor, who will refer you to an allergist. Following an allergy test, the doctor will advise you on the most appropriate treatment for your situation, ranging from antihistamines to desensitisation.

A few tips to limit your exposure to pollen.

• Open your windows before and after sunset, when pollen is less volatile.
• Rinse your hair at night to avoid spreading pollen in your bed.
• Wash your bed linen every week
• Avoid drying your washing outdoors as pollen sticks to damp linen.
• Avoid activities that expose you to pollen (mowing the lawn, outdoor sports).
• Limit your exposure to other allergenic substances and/or substances that can cause respiratory problems (household products, incense, home perfumes, tobacco, etc.).

If you tend to suffer from asthma, breathing difficulties can be exacerbated during peaks in air pollution. Keep an eye on air pollution by consulting the air quality indices near you https://atmo-france.org/la-qualite-de-lair-dans-votre-region/ .

Efficient ventilation to limit exposure to pollens.

There are solutions for your home too! It is important to have an efficient and well-maintained ventilation system. Our mechanical ventilation systems are the best allies for allergy sufferers and asthmatics.

Thanks to a high-performance outside air filtration system, the main allergens in the outside air do not enter your home. Pollen is thus stopped. Our patented positive input ventilation technology provides fresh air, renews indoor air and eliminates indoor pollutants (VOCs in particular) that can aggravate allergies.

VMI® products guarantee healthy air by combating excessive humidity, which is conducive to the development of allergens such as mould and dust mites.