Spring blossoms, and all things recover
The northern part of the mainland has entered the peak pollen period
It is expected to last until mid-May
How is a pollen allergy different from a cold?
How do allergy sufferers get through pollen allergy season?
Let's find out ↓
Pollen allergy, turned out to be because of it!
Pollen monitoring data from relevant medical institutions
The Beijing area has entered the peak pollen period in spring
Allergology Branch of Chinese Medical Association
Vice Chairman Wang Xueyan introduced
"Pollen monitoring data shows
The concentration of pollen in the air was mainly allergenic on March 8
It reached more than 3,600 grains per thousand square millimeters
The main allergenic pollen is
Cypress pollen, elm pollen, poplar pollen"
Pollen spread in nature
There are two main forms: wind vector and insect vector
The culprit of spring pollen allergy
Often not brightly colored ornamental flowers
Rather, those that look
It is not like trees and weeds that bloom
Insect-borne pollen
Such as pollen of rape flowers, peach blossoms, and pear blossoms
It is spread by insects such as butterflies or bees
The flowers of this type of flower are brightly colored
With aromatic or other odors
Pollen particles are large and not many in amount
It does not spread easily and usually does not cause allergies
Wind pollen
Such as cypress, poplar, willow, birch,
Pollen of sycamores, etc
These flowers have a small flower type
High pollen content and light weight
It is possible to fly far with the wind
is the main allergen
How is a pollen allergy different from a cold?
Spring pollen allergy
It is an allergic disease
Some patients are after exposure to pollen
Ocular symptoms usually present with:
Itchy, lacrimal or conjunctival hyperemia
Eye photophobia may also occur
Experts say, allergic rhinitis
It is a common disease caused by pollen
Nasal congestion, itchy nose, runny nose, sneezing
are the main symptoms of allergic rhinitis
Spring is the peak time for respiratory diseases
Among them, allergic rhinitis has obvious seasonal characteristics
Prevalence has increased significantly in recent years
Needs attention
What symptoms are manifestations of allergic rhinitis?
Poke the video and listen to the expert answers ↓
Perennial allergic rhinitis allergens are mostly dust mites, cockroaches, animal fur, etc., there is no obvious seasonality, there are diseases throughout the year, the same symptoms appear repeatedly, and the predisposing factors are mostly contact with dust, cleaning, etc.
Seasonal allergic rhinitis allergens are mostly plant pollen, seasonal pollen exposure is the main cause of hay fever, there is obvious seasonality and time, in the pollen season will be the onset, after the pollen season is not cured.
Expert tip
Pollen allergy symptoms are easily confused with colds
Vigilance should be exercised to avoid delays in treatment
Pollen allergies are pronounced seasonal and temporal
Lasts at least 3 weeks
It is not accompanied by symptoms such as fever, headache, muscle aches, etc
For example, some related symptoms recur regularly
Be highly vigilant for allergies and seek medical attention in time
Wang Xueyan said that pollen peak
It is mainly based on drug control and symptomatic treatment
Biologic agents may be considered in individual severe patients
After a period of remission of pollen
Specific immunotherapy is predominantly used
How allergy sufferers get through the spring pollen season
It is usually accompanied by people with pollen allergy
Skin symptoms, respiratory symptoms
Severe cases can also cause acute asthma attacks
Seasonal allergy season
Patients should be scientifically protected in time
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Try to avoid or reduce allergen exposure
。 Reduce outdoor activities, avoid activities in parks, wild and other areas with a large amount of allergenic pollen, and stay indoors as much as possible.
When you go out,
Wear a pollen mask, face shield and silicone pollen glasses
, do not walk in the wind, and close the windows when driving.
After returning home,
Wash nasal passages, face, clothing, etc
。 For patients with late spring pollen allergy, in order to reduce the symptoms of pollen peak allergy, it is recommended to use prophylactic drugs in advance.
Patients with allergy symptoms need to seek medical attention promptly,
Go to the allergy department and related departments to do allergen examination to clarify the allergen
。 The doctor will provide different treatment options depending on the specific condition.
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