Temperature rise and sunny days promote walks, but they also enhance the symptoms of allergy. Flowering trees and herbs can cause unpleasant symptoms in people with allergies. So what to do with allergies?
Symptoms of seasonal allergy
The main symptom of allergy is hay fever, which is accompanied by allergic people from early spring and can last for weeks and months, unlike a runny nose, which is a symptom of colds and disappears after 1-2 weeks.
What is the difference between hay fever and simple runny nose? It can be distinguished not only by duration but also by accompanying symptoms.
The main symptoms of allergies and hay fever are:
- frequent sneezing,
- a runny nose or a stuffy nose,
- itching,
- Eye redness or tearing (allergic conjunctivitis)
- throat, mouth, nose and ear itching,
- Cough caused by secretions leaking throat posterior wall.
Less common symptoms include olfactory loss (anosmia), sinus pain, head or ear pain, as well as general fatigue and weakness. Hay fever also enhances the symptoms of asthma.
7 things you need to do now if you have an allergy:
Take antihistamines:
Start using them in advance as all effects can occur in a month. They block the effects of histamine, which is responsible for the symptoms of allergy.
They are cheap and easily accessible and can be purchased without a prescription in pharmacies and supermarkets.
Try the barrier balms:
They retain plant pollen, dust mites and pet allergens. Apply them on the skin around the nose and under the eyes to prevent pollen from entering the body. Choose organic products that do not contain medicines.
Limit contact with pollen:
Close the windows and doors to prevent pollen from entering your home. Put your shoes before entering the house to avoid the spread of pollen.
Use eye drops:
They work differently: inhibit the release of histamine, have anti -inflammatory properties, or block inflammation. They moisturize the eyes and wash the pollen, thus calming the allergen -induced eye irritation.
Depending on the active substance they contain, the effect may be rapid or occurred in a few days.
Use a nasal spray:
It acts directly on the nasal mucosa, restricting the absorption of active substances. It soothes the runny nose and cleanses the clipped nose, facilitating breathing.
Protect your eyes:
Wear sunglasses with side panels to protect your eyes from pollen. Wear a hat or to prevent pollen to wear on your hair.
Wash pollen from the body:
After a walk, the symptoms of the allergy will not stop if you bring with you from the outside. So wash your face and change your face after returning home. Also, take a shower to remove pollen from your body and hair.
Additional tips:
- Observe the amount of pollen in the air and avoid walks when their concentration is highest.
- Use an air purifier with a HEPA filter at home.
- Keep clean at home, regularly cleaning dust and vacuuming.
- Talk to an allergist about the most appropriate allergy treatment plan.
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Source: https://www.bc.ua/
