With the return of sunny days, pollen is out, and with it its share of allergies that affect millions of French people every year. But this year, fear of the coronavirus can make people prone to these allergies fear the worst. However, recalls Édouard Sève, allergist, there are simple ways to make a difference and to be reassured.
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"For allergies, we will have more sneezing, itching, itchy nose, eyes and throat, but also red, crying eyes, runny nose," he explains at the microphone. Europe 1. Contrary to the case of contamination by Covid-19, "we will have no fever, no aches, and fatigue not as intense". In addition, continues the specialist, the people affected by allergies are "often people who have a little the same symptoms every spring".
One can consult a doctor in case of doubt
In case of concern should you consult a doctor? "Usually, we can make the distinction," says Édouard Sève. But, he adds, if in doubt, and if there is a cough or discomfort in breathing, "you still have to consult a doctor who can tell the difference".
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Regarding the treatment of these allergies, Édouard Sève reminds us that we can already avoid contact with pollen, by "avoiding going out when there is a lot of pollen, at midday when the weather is good, by avoiding gardening". Otherwise, "it will be necessary to take treatments", he indicates, among which "several kinds of antihistamines", but also sprays for the nose, drops for the eyes, to relieve the symptoms, even "of ventoline , inhalations, if you have asthma or if you have difficulty breathing ".