Key Points

• In the Hauts-de-France region, amid high levels of birch pollen circulation over the past several weeks, there has been a moderate increase in asthma-related medical visits at SOS Médecins clinics in the region, particularly among children under 15. Emergency room visits for asthma, while currently stable, are slightly higher than those observed during the same period in previous years.

• Meanwhile, the number of people seeking care for allergies is on the rise in the region and in nearly all of its departments, both in emergency departments and at SOS Médecins clinics.

• Given the continued stormy weather and pollen circulation in the coming weeks, these findings should prompt vigilance among sensitive individuals, particularly those with allergies, for whom it is strongly recommended to strictly follow their treatment regimens.