Seasonal allergies are the most common type of allergic reaction in most people today . Why exactly in spring and summer, especially in hot weather, many people are exposed to numerous unpleasant symptoms associated with nasal congestion, sneezing, shortness of breath and skin rashes ? Seasonal allergies occur due to the appearance in the atmosphere of numerous irritants that are perceived by the human body as alien, harmful. Pollen of flowering plants, in particular, poplar fluff flying in the air, hot sun and insect bites can lead to the development of hay fever, allergic and bronchial asthma, which have quite dangerous consequences for humans.
How to deal with seasonal allergies? Preventive measures
The main rule for people prone to allergies is to minimize contact with an external irritant. For example, during the flowering period of plants that are allergic, you can go to another place - where such plants do not grow at all. But, unfortunately, this is not always possible. Therefore, in this case, it is necessary to adhere to the following rules;
- Do not go out into nature, it is better to wait out the flowering time in the city, if possible without going outside in hot and windy weather.
- To prevent seasonal rhinitis or cough from constantly tormenting, you need to close the windows in the house. As a last resort, it is possible to install gauze seals made of gauze folded in several layers on the windows. It is also advisable to turn on the air conditioner and periodically humidify the rooms.
- When you come home from the street, immediately change clothes and wash your hands. More often than always, during a dangerous period of time, you should take a shower with washing of the nose and eyes.
Medicines for seasonal allergies
Modern medications for the most part do not have side effects and do not have a negative effect on the nervous system. However, they are not recommended during pregnancy and lactation. In other cases, at the first sign of an allergy, you should consult a doctor who will prescribe an antihistamine. Seasonal allergies are much easier to tolerate if you wear a special respiratory mask outside. This protective agent allows an allergic person to breathe freely, even during direct contact with a harmful irritant, without suffering from unpleasant allergy symptoms that interfere with a full life and work.
