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Allergies: How to know pollen levels in your commune of France Interactive online maps can track and predict how pollen is changing in the air
Almost all of France is now on maximum alert for pollen allergies Only the north and north-west have escaped the highest risk level so far
news Large increase in maximum pollen alert levels in France There are now 30 departments on high alert, up from eight last week
High risk of allergies in southeast France The national air monitoring network has issued advice for people allergic to alder, hazel, cypress pollen
Hope that French discovery could prevent fatal asthmas attacks Finding a molecule linked to inflammatory allergic reactions in the respiratory system could help prevent potentially lethal asthma attacks
LIST: Calendar of main pollen allergies in France month by month The air can be thick with allergens from February to August
Pollen allergies: most of France on highest alert Pollen from cypress, ash, hazel, alder, and mimosa is causing severe risk across most of the country
Map: South of France on highest alert for pollen allergies Eight departments are on red alert due to the unseasonably warm weather
Alert over allergy risk from antiseptic widely used in France The French medicines agency warns that in rare cases, the chemical can cause severe reactions
Cat allergy vaccine trialled by Franco-Canadian scientists The vaccine could bring 鈥榟ope to millions鈥� of sufferers, the researchers say
Anxiety-inducing French Languedoc scorpions: How to deal with them Scorpions adjust the dose of poison they inject according to the size of their victim
Allergy sufferers warned with most of France on highest pollen alert Experts say grass pollen has been spreading north from the south of the country
Most of France on 鈥榬ed allergy alert鈥� for grass and other pollens The south is particularly affected. Current estimates are that around 30% of the population suffer from plant allergies
Pollen allergies in France worse this year and set to intensify Air and pollution experts have warned that global warming and the spread of invasive plants are expected to cause more severe symptoms in future years
Red pollen allergy alerts issued for south and southeast France The national air quality network is giving out advice for allergy sufferers
Cypress pollen alert in southeast France as allergy risk arrives early The risk is at 3 out of 3 in the Mediterranean region amid warnings that allergens will rise to a peak over the next few weeks
France on high pollen alert after warmer weather The grass pollen count is up across the country as temperatures hot up, but rain this weekend could offer some temporary respite
Grass pollen allergy warning as warm weather returns to France Sunshine and temperatures in the 20s are predicted for the weekend as are high grass pollen counts in many departments
Four apps to help France's allergy sufferers find local pollen counts Pollen counts are already triggering alerts in France - here are four free apps to help you plan your days to avoid the worst of the runny-nosed misery
South of France on red alert for pollen Spring-like temperatures see 13 departments put on alert for allergy-causing pollen, with advice issued to help by the national pollen network
Global warming behind France's long allergy season Allergy season is starting earlier and lasting longer in France due to global warming, a specialist has warned.
New map: France on red alert for pollen allergies The grass pollen count is high throughout France with many departments in the east and southwest on red alert.
Call for EU ban on clothing allergens French health agency Anses has called for European Union action on 1,000 substances found on clothing that cause allergies and skin problems.
France on red alert for severe grass pollen allergies A red alert for grass pollen allergies has been issued in 26 departments across France, with the risk especially high from the south east to the south west.
France on alert for high grass pollen levels Seven departments in the south west of France and in the Pays-de-la-Loire are on 鈥渧ery high risk鈥� alert for grass pollen allergies, and much of the rest of the country is also at 鈥渉eightened risk鈥�.
French model gardens that trigger online pollen alerts Hay fever sufferers in France have had it hard this year 鈥� a February heatwave brought early misery, before the double whammy of birch and grass pollen season struck. The Connexion visits one of the country鈥檚 early warning pollinariums
EasyJet bans sale of nuts on board due to allergy risk Budget airline EasyJet will no longer sell peanuts, or any products containing nuts, as a snack or meal on any of its planes, in a bid to avoid passenger allergic reactions.
Warm Easter means rising pollen counts in France France's air quality monitor R茅seau National de Surveillance A茅rologique warns birch pollen at high levels in parts of the country
Fire 鈥榣ikely鈥� in Mediterranean as temperatures soar Forest fires are now more likely in the Mediterranean region due to climate conditions, experts have said, as fire destroys 1,500 hectares in Corsica and temperatures soar across the south of France.
Pollen levels prompt allergy alert in south of France Allergy sufferers urged to take precautions as pollen levels rise about a month earlier than usual
France infested with Asian stink bug insects France is being infested by so-called 鈥渄evil stink bugs鈥� that originate from Asia, with sightings of them growing in number since September this year.
Hayfever victims on alert for ragweed pollen season Pulling-up of weeds can be ordered by prefectoral decree in worst-hit areas
Pollen levels break records in Paris It is early in the season, but a large section of the country is already on red alert for pollen levels
Pollen counts on rise as spring breaks Twelve departments on red alert for birch pollen, while rest of the country records pollen increases
Warning over rising pollen count Allergy sufferers urged to take precautions as pollen levels rise about a month earlier than usual
Pollen warning for allergy sufferers Alert network says grass pollens are particularly high in the south-west
Pull up this plant linked to severe pollen allergies Most common in the south-east, ragweed is spreading and is the biggest cause of allergies in late summer and in the autumn, says Jane Hanks
