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Madrid maintains its pollen alert system active until late June

The Community of Madrid strengthens its information and alert service on pollen levels to prevent respiratory allergies during spring.

Generic image of a pollen grain under a microscope.
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Generic image of a pollen grain under a microscope.

The Community of Madrid has extended its information and alert system regarding atmospheric pollen levels until June 30, aiming to assist the public and healthcare professionals in preventing the effects of respiratory allergies during spring.

Monitoring is carried out through the regional Palynological Network, known as Palinocam, which provides updated data on the presence of various types of pollen in the air. According to the regional Government, between April and June, the Ministry of Health enhances this service, operational since January, by offering daily records and two-day forecasts.
During this time of year, attention is particularly focused on the pollen types that most commonly cause health problems, such as grasses, plantago, and olive. The information is published with a forecast for the next 48 hours and is classified into low, medium, and high levels using a traffic light-like color system.
The data can be consulted free of charge on the Community of Madrid's Pollen website, through daily email newsletters, and via SMS alerts when high levels are detected. To receive these messages, it is necessary to register for free by sending ALTAPOLEN to 217035.
The Palinocam network, operational since 1993, has ten volumetric collectors distributed throughout the region. These are located in Alcalá de Henares, Alcobendas, Aranjuez, Collado Villalba, Coslada, Getafe, Las Rozas de Madrid, and three points in the capital: the Salamanca district, Arganzuela, and Ciudad Universitaria.
In addition to pollen data, the Community of Madrid publishes weekly counts of Alternaria spp fungal spores, available on the regional fungal spore website. This fungus is considered an environmental risk factor as it can cause allergies and worsen respiratory conditions in sensitive individuals. Users can also check the counts and predictions for the most allergenic pollen types through the Virtual Health Card application, with personalized information by geographical area.
The Community of Madrid advises allergic individuals to identify the type of pollen that triggers their reactions, follow their prescribed medical treatment, and adopt preventive measures. These recommendations include wearing sunglasses and masks outdoors, maintaining strict nasal and ocular hygiene, traveling in cars with windows closed, and using anti-pollen filters. It also suggests avoiding contact with grass and maintaining proper cleanliness at home. Furthermore, it reminds that some antihistamines can cause drowsiness and reduce attention, so extreme caution should be exercised when driving or performing tasks that require concentration.

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