The experts of the Spanish Society of Allergology already announced that during the spring the pollen levels, specifically that of the grasses, will double with respect to the year 2012. The eyes are one of the organs most frequently affected by allergic phenomena, producing conjunctivitis associated with rhinitis. And is that Allergies suffer / we suffer almost six million people in Spain and it is estimated that in 2020 the number of people with this predisposition will reach 50% of the population in Europe.
In the case of the kids you can say that 800,000 children are affected by allergies, causing itching, tearing and redness in the eyes, in addition to congestion and sneezing. So the best way to prevent allergic reactions is to minimize contact with allergens. And although avoiding going out to the countryside or visiting parks is not enough, it is also advisable to take into account other activities we do on a daily basis and to which we may not pay excessive attention. For example, the fact of going to school in the car increases vulnerability, because the polluted air of the cities means that the atmosphere in the cabin can be up to five times more charged with harmful particles than in the environment.
In order to improve comfort and safety at the wheel of those who suffer from allergies Valeo, a multinational dedicated to the automotive spare part and specialist in filtration and air quality management in the passenger compartment, has just launched the first in the European market simultaneously cabin filter intended for allergen neutralization.
And it is that the probability of suffering a traffic accident is 30% higher in the case of people suffering from some type of allergy. Thus a study published by the German Automobile Club AvD (Automobilclub Deutschland) indicates that when a person sneezes driving at 80 kilometers per hour they make the driver travel a distance of 25 meters with their eyes closed, considerable distance to take into account in the face of a possible incident at the wheel.
From the brand ensure that The efficiency of the filter is 92% compared to the main air allergens present in Europe. This level of safety is based on the combination of the advantages of active carbon technology with a layer of polyphenol, a natural component recognized for its health benefits for its antioxidant effects, which captures and neutralizes allergens immediately.
So take advantage and if you have to pass the review of the car at this time do not forget to discuss with your assistant the option of mounting an anti-allergen filter to ensure that children breathe clean air inside your vehicle.
