With the advent of May, many Ukrainians face the unpleasant symptoms of seasonal allergies. The reason is the active flowering of trees, meadows and cereals. This month's main allergens include rye, timothy, buckwheat, as well as mushroom spores that enhance pollen.
This was reported by allergists Violetta Oliynyk and Victoria Rodinkova in the comments for the media.
"Trees bloom from the beginning of May, and later - cereals. The most aggressive allergen is the pollen of cereals, especially rye," explains Violetta Oliynyk, allergist Odrex medical house.
Despite the common myth, poplar fluff is not an allergen. According to Professor Victoria Rodinkova, he is only the seeds of the plant, and allergy causes the pollen of cereals and spores of mushrooms.
"Mushroom spores, such as alternaria, have a synergy with lawn pollen. This is a real explosive mixture for allergies," Rodinkova says.
The main symptoms of seasonal allergies or pollinosis are:
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nasal congestion;
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itching and redness of the eyes;
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sneeze;
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dry cough;
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Rash on itching skin.
Symptoms are often similar to SARS, so it is important to diagnose an allergist to avoid improper treatment.
Experts advise:
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monitor pollen prognosis in your area (for example, through the Allergos Prognosis resource);
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avoid walking during peak flowering periods, especially in dry and windy weather;
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wash your eyes, nose and head after being outside;
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wear a mask and glasses that block the pollen;
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install air filters in the house and regularly carry out wet cleaning;
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limit the consumption of products that can cause a cross -reaction (nuts, raw apples, stone fruits, etc.);
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Prepare in advance for the season - 2 weeks before active polishing to begin preventive treatment.
Doctors recommend:
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antihistamines;
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saline solutions for nasal washing;
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Sprays and eye drops.
In addition, specific allergy treatment is available-ASIT (allergen-specific immunotherapy), which allows you to gradually accustom the immunity to the allergen. The duration of such treatment is from 3 to 5 years.
