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In Spain, experts fear that the time of allergies extend to summer due to the high concentrations of pollen. In Portugal, the situation can also be seen, although it is difficult to predict.
Across the border, experts already talk about a “historical” season of allergies that can extend to summer. The intense rain coupled with the very hot heat has provided a spring of a lot of pollen… and many allergies.
the zones most affected by Polen’s high concentrations are Andalusia, Extremadura and the Levante region, but the entire Spanish territory is on alert. The next few weeks will be crucial to realize what could happen next.
“The pollen peaks took patients to extremes, not only those we already knew they were allergic, but also many who were seriously affected in this spring for the first time.”
And in Portugal?
Like “This winter was rainy and allowed good soil hydration “was more” favorable to plant growth during spring “he explains.
Allied to this, lists the doctor, we also had a mild temperature in much of spring (which facilitates plant metabolism and favors their growth); relatively low humidity; Little precipitation at the end of the season and also little cloudy days that facilitate photosynthesis.
“We can say that we have favorable meteorological conditions here, taking into account the most rainy winter than usual, which is very facilitator and then the germination of plants and we have a spring with mild temperatures (…) that will eventually facilitate pollination,” he explains to SIC Notícias.
Therefore, and although it is unpredictable, the expectation is that, maintaining these weather conditions, and if there is not too much dry time in the coming days, “We can have a more symptomatic spring.”
“We have weather conditions that are not repeated every year, but it is not unprecedented. (…) Maybe we notice that weather conditions are more present. But doing a retrospective of the last 20 years we will find years where this has happened. ”
Given this situation, there are several recommendations, especially for the most affected population:
- Pay attention to the practice of outdoor physical activity, especially in the morning and early afternoon;
- Avoid airing the house at complicated heights of the day. The best height will be until 8 am;
- Wear sunglasses if you walk;
- Closing car windows during travel and in the case of motorcyclists wearing full helmet;
- Be aware of the dissemination of ;
- Bet on prevention, in the case of medication.
