Spring is the time of year that many people perceive as the season of allergies. But why is it at this time that many allergy sufferers have a hard time? Everything is connected with the reaction of the body to the pollen spreading through the air of some species of trees and flowers. And then allergy sufferers begin their "ritual" of sobbing and sneezing. Each year, millions of people become victims of seasonal allergies, better known as seasonal fever.
Although allergies in the spring do not respond to any treatment, there are several ways to deal with it, from modern medicines to folk remedies.
Spring allergies - what causes it?
The most common cause of the ailment is the tiny pollen of flowering trees, grasses, bushes. Allergy in the spring manifests itself at the very moment when pollen enters the human body. The immune system mistakenly defines pollen as a threat to the body and produces antibodies that detect and attack bacteria, viruses, and other forms of microorganisms that cause disease. Antibodies attack allergens, leading to the release of chemicals called histamines into the bloodstream. And already histamines provoke a runny nose, itchy eyes and other symptoms.
Pollen can spread for miles, bringing suffering to allergies along the way. And the more it is, the more and more so-called allergy to spring manifests itself.
Allergy in the spring occurs through the fault of many plants, here are the most dangerous of them:
- trees: alder, aspen, beech, poplar, trihedral cypress, elm, hickory, juniper, maple, oak, mulberry, pine, plane tree and willow;
- grasses and weeds: Bermuda grass, fescue, perennial rye, Johnson grass, June grass, hedgehog team , etc.
Allergies are especially severe on windy days when pollen travels long distances. People who are also allergic to the sun become very hard in the spring. Rainy periods, on the contrary, reduce the symptoms of the disease, since pollen falls to the ground along with raindrops.
Allergy in the spring and its symptoms
The most common symptoms are:
- runny nose;
- tearing;
- sneezing
- cough;
- itchy eyes and nose;
- dark circles under the eyes.
Airborne allergens can also cause asthma - a dangerous condition when the air ducts narrow and it becomes difficult to breathe.
Allergy in the spring and some tips for easing it
It is almost impossible to be constantly in places with vegetation - the manifestation of allergies is inevitable in any case. However, you can ease its symptoms, avoiding the causes of the disease:
- Try to stay indoors during copious pollen excretion (its amount is maximum in the morning).
- Keep windows and doors closed as much as possible throughout spring to prevent allergens from entering the room.
- If the house has air filters, they must be cleaned. You also need to wipe the dust in places where pollen can accumulate.
- Wash your hair right after you get home - pollen can accumulate in your hair.
- Vacuum as often as possible while wearing a mask, because the vacuum cleaner can pick up pollen, dust and mold that have accumulated in carpets and rugs.
If you have never been diagnosed with an allergy, but you notice some of its manifestations in the springtime, contact your doctor. He will be able to refer you to an allergist for testing. Allergies in the spring can be manifested by other factors. Therefore, the doctor needs to conduct various tests to help him prescribe effective medications.