finally survived the pollen attack, and the allergic stars ushered in the siege of willow flying catkins again. Flying flocculent floating in the air, it can be said to be pervasive, it can cause allergic rhinitis, allergic asthma and other diseases. When willow flying flakes attack, how to do a good job of protection?
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Big trouble caused by small flying flotsam
Poplar flowers are not flowers, catkins are not flocculents, they are a mixture of seeds released after the capsule of willow is cracked and the auxiliary hairs (flocculents) on the seeds, and willow fly flocculation is actually the process of seed dispersal by the mother tree of willow using wind. The main planting areas of mainland willow are distributed in Northeast China, North China, Northwest China and Central China. Willow is a deciduous tree, which has the characteristics of straight and tall, and has strong resistance to harsh environments, so it is widely planted in the mainland.
Poplar catkins contain a lot of allergic proteins, these proteins will cause human allergies, pollen allergies may appear itchy nose, sneezing, runny nose, nasal congestion, poor breathing, respiratory paroxysmal cough, chest tightness, shortness of breath, wheezing, itchy eyes, swollen eyelids and other symptoms; In severe cases, a rash may appear and even oozing may form.
If you can't mess with us, we'll hide
As with other allergies, it's best for sensitive people to wean themselves off the allergen and stay indoors during the day as much as possible. Flying catkins will last for half a month to a month, generally the most at noon, sensitive people try to avoid going out during this time period, even if they want to do outdoor activities, but also in the time when the catkins are relatively few, such as morning and night, after the rain will also be greatly relieved.
Close the screen window for indoor ventilation, pay attention to indoor hygiene, wet cleaning, and turn on the air purifier if necessary. In addition, you can log on to the website of China Meteorological Network or Meteorological Beijing WeChat to check the forecast of willow flying, and take precautions in advance.
It should be reminded that if you have allergic symptoms, you should go to the hospital in time and use anti-allergy drugs to relieve the symptoms under the guidance of a doctor. Do not self-medicate or ignore symptoms to avoid aggravating the condition.
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Don't forget to "arm to the teeth" when you go out
Sensitive people need to wear masks when going out for protection, and the masks should be worn in accordance with the instructions for use, and must completely cover the nose, mouth and chin when wearing, and keep the mask close to the face.
When you go out, you can also wear scarves, goggles, glasses, hats, long clothes and trousers, and try to avoid direct contact between the skin and flying flotsam. It is best to wash it with warm water, or you can use normal saline to clean the nasal cavity and oral cavity to help prevent allergies or reduce allergic symptoms. Don't scratch your skin when you have allergic symptoms, and gently patting, applying cold compresses, and applying anti-itch medicine can reduce symptoms.
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Fire tips: flammable flyings must be prevented
In the flying season, in addition to preventing allergies, it is also necessary to improve the awareness of fire prevention. The main component of fly floc is fiber, and contains a large amount of vegetable oil, which is easy to burn when encountering fire sources, causing fire.
When the catkins are ignited, the burning speed is fast and the danger is great, so do not ignite the catkins at will; After the catkins fall to the ground, they can be cleaned up in time by splashing water and cleaning and burying to avoid leaving fire hazards; Do not put combustibles such as cartons, branches, and firewood stacks around the building, and pay more attention to cleaning up combustibles in time to eliminate hidden dangers; The catkins attached to the flammable materials should be cleaned up in time to avoid the catkins igniting the combustibles.
Whether indoors or outdoors, be sure to take care of the fire and do not litter cigarette butts to avoid fire. Schools and parents should strengthen the education of children, strictly prohibit children from playing with fire, and not ignite willow catkins because of fun and curiosity.
(Reported by Perspective News Agency, China Youth Daily, Beijing Daily, and Beijing Youth Daily)
Editors: Li Xu, Liao Mingjuan (intern)
Proofreader: Li Xuying
Review: Gong Zimo