“Spring Allergies: Are You Suffering?”
Seasonal Allergy Management: Effective Ways to Deal with Allergy Symptoms
For people with seasonal allergies, allergens such as pollen can cause a wide range of allergic reactions in the body. These allergens can cause inflammation and trigger a variety of allergy symptoms, including allergic rhinitis, allergic asthma, urticaria, eczema, food allergies, and allergic shock.
According to Dr. Ferda Çelik, patients with seasonal allergies can experience a range of symptoms such as coughing, shortness of breath, wheezing, runny nose, sneezing attacks, nasal congestion, itching and burning in the eyes, redness, and itching in the body. However, patients can manage these symptoms by following some effective ways and recommendations.
Firstly, Dr. Çelik suggests that those with seasonal allergic rhinitis avoid going out in the morning when pollen is heavy, as allergens can adhere to the inner tissue of the nose through the airway, causing inflammation. Patients should also avoid smoking and dusty environments, wear masks and glasses when going out, take a shower when they come home, and install filters in their air conditioners.
For seasonal asthma, Dr. Çelik recommends that patients avoid exposure to cigarette smoke, stay protected from the dusty environment, dry laundry indoors, and keep windows closed while lying down. Allergens can cause inflammation in the lungs through the airway, leading to difficulty breathing, coughing, wheezing, chest tightness, or pain.
As for seasonal allergic conjunctivitis, patients should avoid exposure to the sun during the daytime when pollen is intense and the sun rays are steep. Dr. Çelik recommends using sunglasses, hats, and umbrellas when going out, using air conditioners with pollen filters, avoiding cigarette smoke and dusty environments, washing hands and face frequently, using disposable towels and make-up, and paying attention to hygiene.
Moreover, Dr. Çelik advises patients to seek medical attention and undergo tests to support the diagnosis of their allergy symptoms. They should also be started on medication, nasal sprays, and eye drops to relieve their symptoms. If patients do not respond to these treatments, immunotherapy, also known as allergy vaccination, can be administered as an injection under the skin of the arm.
Furthermore, nutrition plays a crucial role in managing spring allergies, and Dr. Çelik emphasizes the importance of staying away from alcohol, caffeine, industrial products, and processed ready-made foods. Patients can benefit from consuming bone broth, probiotics, fresh vegetables and fruits, and plenty of fluids. Missing vitamins can be replaced, and Vitamin D levels should be sufficient, and Omega 3 sources should be used.
Lastly, Dr. Çelik concludes that the following measures can be taken against pollen: not going out in the morning, living in filtered environments, taking a shower as soon as getting home, avoiding activities that increase allergy symptoms, using protective glasses and not rubbing the eyes, sleeping with closed windows, paying attention to hygiene, and increasing fluid intake.
Overall, by following effective ways and recommendations, people with seasonal allergies can manage their symptoms and enjoy the spring season without any discomfort.
