What is spring allergy and how to treat it

An overview of spring delicacy

In the spring, plants flourish, and life returns to the plains, farms, and homes, so what happens in the spring, but not for all people. A person with a spring allergy suffers greatly and his life turns into a series of suffering.

Allergy is a reaction of the human body to his environment that affects those who are predisposed to allergy, and this predisposition exists in the person concerned since his birth and it can also be transmitted by virtue of heredity.

Spring Allergy is divided according to the affected organ:

1. Allergy to the nose

2. Sensitive eyes

3. Seasonal allergic asthma

4. Sometimes skin irritation.

Of course, people with various allergies must be treated, and this treatment is divided into:

1- Treating the symptoms with appropriate medicines

2- Treatment of the causes of allergies, which is called immunotherapy, which aims to remove the allergy from its foundations.

3. Preventing allergies by avoiding their causes.

The first step is always to conduct specific allergy tests on the skin and blood by an allergist.

From there, appropriate immunotherapy is given in addition to treatment with drugs, either orally or with specific sprays, according to the type of infection.

Finally, it must be emphasized to avoid the allergens, according to the appropriate realistic possibilities, of course after making sure of the type of these causes by means of the appropriate medical allergy tests.

Treating a spring allergy

Pharmacological treatments for spring allergy

There are many medicines that contribute to relieving the symptoms associated with Spring allergy, including the following: ^[1]

• Antihistamines: help anti - histamine to relieve sneezing, runny nose, itchy eyes associated with the sensitivity of the spring , such as medicine cetirizine , and medicine loratadine .
• Decongestants: antihistamines work congestion to reduce the airways in the nose, which helps to get rid of the congestion, and available these drugs in the form of sprays , nasal, or pills oral, including drug pseudoephedrine , and it should be noted the need Avoid using these medications for more than three continuous days to avoid developing reverse congestion.
• Corticosteroid nasal sprays help relieve sneezing and congestion, including fluticasone and triamcinolone.
• Eye drops: Eye drops contribute to relieving itching and redness in the eyes, including the medicine alcaftadine , the drug Azelastine .

Home remedies to relieve spring allergy

There are many tips and home remedies that help alleviate the problem of spring allergy, including the following: ^{[2] [3]}

• Some types of foods: Some foods have anti-inflammatory properties that contribute to relieving symptoms of spring allergies, such as garlic, lemon, and green vegetables.
• Apple cider vinegar: Because of its effect on inhibiting mucus production, and relieving allergy symptoms.
• Avoid certain foods: Some foods may trigger a spring allergy, such as peanuts, and some fruits, such as bananas, pineapple, sugar, and soy.
• Other methods: There are many other tips and treatments that help relieve the symptoms of spring allergy, including the following:
  • Doing exercises.
  • Drink enough fluids.
  • Aromatic oils.
  • Probiotics supplements.
  • Wash the nose with saline.
  • Acupuncture.

Prevention of spring allergy

There are a number of tips that help prevent spring allergies, and exposure to the allergen, some of which are shown in the following: ^[4]

• Staying home during times of pollen.
• Use of air purifiers.
• Close the car windows.
• Clean the house regularly.
• Avoid drying clothes outside.
• Take a shower before bed.

References

1. ↑ Kara Mayer Robinson (31-1-2016), "How to Survive Spring Allergy Season" , www.webmd.com , Retrieved 10-4-2019. Edited.
2. ↑ "13 Natural Seasonal Allergy Remedies You Can Try Today" , truhealthmedicine.com , 18-9-2018, Retrieved 12-4-2019. Edited.
3. ↑ Josh Ax, (5-12-2017), "8 Natural Allergy Relief Remedies" , draxe.com , Retrieved 12-4-2019. Edited.
4. ↑ Pat Bass (14-3-2019), "Best Ways to Treat and Prevent Spring Allergies" , www.verywellhealth.com , Retrieved 9-5-2019. Edited.