2024-08-27 05:20:23
This wild plant grows especially along roadsides. Even though summer is over, its pollen can still be very irritating to sensitive people.
Published on 08/27/2024 07:20
Reading time: 2 minutes Ambrosia and Mugwort. (Trias Philippe/MAXPPP)
Typically, towards the end of summer, there is an overall decrease in allergy risks across France. but 12 central and eastern departments of francein the area from Nièvre to Gard, the national air biology monitoring network remains on red alert due to ragweed pollen.
Mugwort is the most widespread plant in France and can be identified by its hair-covered red stems and serrated leaves. Native to North America, this invasive plant first appeared in fields in the Rhône-Alpes region in the 19th century and has since spread Found throughout most of France.
ragweed problem, This is because its pollen is highly allergenic; just five grains of pollen per cubic meter can trigger symptoms in sensitive people.
Here are the right things to do to protect yourself from pollen and limit your exposure: Check the pollen alert map on our website regularly, rinse your hair at night, and ventilate your home before sunrise and after sunset if possible. pic.twitter.com/f4c5lNDrzc
— National Air Biological Monitoring Network (@rnsa_pollen) February 15, 2024
For those with allergies, These pollen cause Sneezing, itching of the nose and eyes are almost always present, and half of the cases are accompanied by a dry cough or wheezing that may require treatment. According to the national health security agency ANSES, between 1 and 3.5 million French people are affected by this allergy. The annual health insurance cost of its treatment (drugs and consultations) ranges from 600 million to 180 million euros.
The Ragweed Control Strategies Observatory was established in 2011. In addition to allergy issues, ragweed also poses problems for agriculture because it Very aggressive side In the fields. Therefore, if they are growing on your land, the instinctive reaction must be to eliminate them before they bloom. If you spot them on the roadside, please report their presence on the reporting platform Ambroise, France.
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