In late summer and early fall, when the weather turns cooler and the temperature difference between morning and evening gradually increases, many people will experience symptoms such as runny nose, sneezing and coughing. Attention! This is not necessarily a cold, but most likely a fall pollen allergy! Few people realize that the dry climate of autumn is also a high incidence of pollen allergies.

Here's what hay fever is and how to prevent and avoid it:

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Pollen allergy, also known as chilblain fever, is a common disease in the spring, mainly involving the eyes and upper respiratory tract, seriously affecting people's healthy life. Pollen is a lightweight substance that travels with the air and is easily inhaled into the respiratory tract, triggering an allergic reaction.

2. What are the typical symptoms of hay fever?

Pollen allergy refers to a series of symptoms such as sneezing, coughing, runny nose, difficulty in breathing, itchy throat, swollen eyelids and so on, which are produced after the human body comes into contact with pollen-like substances. Allergic diseases caused by pollen allergy include allergic rhinitis, allergic asthma, allergic urticaria, allergic conjunctivitis and so on.

3, how to check their hay fever allergens?

Generally speaking, we can diagnose hay fever through medical history, typical symptoms, and season of onset. However, in order to look for allergens more clearly, we can also perform skin prick test (in vivo allergen test) and serum specific IgE test (in vitro allergen test). In addition to this, some doctors also use allergen provocation testing, but this is not commonly used.

What can we do to prevent hay fever?

1. Sweep regularly

Pollen can enter from outside. Carpets, tatami mats, curtains, sofas, and other places are places where pollen collects. When sweeping, we can put on a mask to avoid inhaling the pollen and dust that rises in the air. Pat down clothes that have been dried outside. When you collect clothes that have been dried from outside, you should promptly pat down the pollen on them. The same goes for sun-dried quilts.

2, less open windows

Opening windows is important, but in the pollen-ridden days or not open.

3, try to control smoking and drinking

Smoking can cause damage to the nasal mucosa and throat, pollen will be more than ever easy to enter the body. Drinking alcohol will make the nasal mucosa congested, which is one of the major causes of stuffy nose.

General note:

Using purchased commercially available pollen medications can have a moderating effect on symptoms, but the effects are hard to sustain. In contrast, prescription medications offer advantages in terms of prevention and sustained effects. In addition, after identifying the allergens in the hospital, it is more than possible to choose the method of treatment that best suits your needs. (Best wishes for your health!!!)