Allergies: See maps with areas that will have high levels of pollen
Bell specifically for those who have allergies the meteo, warning that pollen concentrations are currently culminating in the atmosphere in our country. Something that is in agreement with the latest predictions of the European Copernicus/Cams atmosphere.
Specifically, the following maps prepared by the Athens National Observatory unit shows, for example, the gatherings for pollen from olives and grass expected near the surface of the ground on Wednesday 07/05.
High pollen concentrations – see maps
The concentrations for pollen from olives
Grass concentrations
SOS areas
As one can easily observe with the help of the color scale, the highest levels of pollen concentration are expected in the Peloponnese, western Greece, Attica and Central Greece, Crete and the islands of the Eastern Aegean.
Allergies: Instructions… Survival
Flowering of plants, pollen, combined with the dust that burdens the atmosphere, are an explosive combination for the rise of allergies. Those related to this time of year make their appearance at the beginning of February and last until the end of June.
Limiting your exposure to pollen is the best way to prevent symptoms during the allergies. This means keeping your home clean from pollen while you are inside. To close the doors and windows so that it does not enter pollen. There is also a good dusting at home as the dust is sure to contain pollen and other allergens.
Like viruses, pollen is likely to be in your hands. Frequent washing of your hands can prevent it from reaching sensitive areas such as your eyes, mouth, nose and neck.
If you are planning to be regularly out or dealing with outdoor activities during the allergies, before you check the weather and pollen levels to limit the exposure.
If you spent your day out, your clothes are likely to carry pollen. Take a shower to remove pollen from your hair and body.
Consider washing your clothes immediately or storing them separately from other objects to limit pollen dispersion.
If you have a serious allergic reaction to seasonal pollen, do not risk going out, especially if pollen levels are high.
In addition to prevention, there are many options to relieve allergies that you can discuss with your doctor.
