April is approaching, but at this moment, the nightmare begins for those with allergies. They have itchy eyes, runny noses, sneezing, and blocked noses all day long. They have to bring half a school bag of toilet paper with them when they go out. , severe patients may also develop asthma and body rashes, which extremely affects the quality of life.

Why is spring a peak season for allergies?

As the seasons change, the temperature rises quickly, and warm and cold air exchange frequently. The surface layer of the skin is still in a state of resisting the cold, the secretion function of the skin glands is still low, and the warm weather makes people's endocrine system strong. , causing skin excretion to be unable to keep up with secretion, leading to skin allergies.

The intensity of ultraviolet rays in the sun increases. As everything recovers, pollen, dust, and catkins are flying in the air. These allergens adhere to the surface of the skin, clog pores, and easily cause allergies.

In addition, not drinking enough water, eating less fruits and vegetables, bathing too frequently, and liking to use alkaline soap can also easily cause skin allergies.

What should people with allergies pay attention to on a daily basis?

1. Find the allergen

It is best to find the allergen, stay away from the allergen, and don’t forget to wear a mask when going out.

2. Eat a light diet

Eat more fresh fruits and vegetables, balanced nutrition, drink more warm water, eat less or no seafood and pickled products, and exercise appropriately to improve blood circulation. , enhance the body’s excretion capacity.

PS: Friends with allergies can eat more honey, carrots, enoki mushrooms, onions, garlic, sophora flowers, black plums and other foods. They all contain a large amount of anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic substances, which can effectively prevent pollen allergies. allergic reactions such as atopic dermatitis and atopic dermatitis.

3. Exercise appropriately

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that allergic constitution is mostly caused by insufficient endowment, acquired damage and malnutrition. Therefore, strengthening the circulation of Qi and blood and improving immunity are the best ways to improve allergic constitution. The key is not only to pay attention to diet, but also to strengthen exercise. It is best to choose indoor sports, such as yoga, fitness equipment, aerobics, etc.

People who are allergic to pollen, catkins, etc. can choose to get up early and exercise while the night dew has not yet dried and the air is relatively humid. At this time, the pollen content in the air is at its lowest concentration during the day. However, it is best not to sweat or sweat slightly during exercise; avoid sweating in the wind, which may cause allergies.

4. Others

For those with severe nasal congestion, it is recommended to wash the nose with hot and cold water or light salt water every morning and evening; for those with severe dry eyes and itchy eyes, you can use heat-clearing and detoxifying products appropriately. Eye drops, hormone solutions are not recommended for those with mild symptoms; those with sensitive skin should avoid prolonged direct sunlight, excessive skin cleaning, and the use of cosmetics with high nutritional content.

Tips: People with severe allergic symptoms are recommended to seek medical treatment in time, especially those with allergic asthma, to avoid respiratory spasm and suffocation.