April 17th
Topic #loratadine#
rushed to the first place in the hot search on Weibo
So far, the number of discussions has exceeded 100 million
Under the topic, many netizens asked
What happened to my life-saving medicine?
Every year in April and May
Willow flying in many places
Super obnoxious
Keywords such as "loratadine" and "allergic rhinitis".
Searches have grown substantially
Someone has been having a headache lately, and it seems to be snowing every day at home
According to statistics, Ningbo Li Huili Hospital has received twice as many patients with olfactory dysfunction in the past month as usual
Worse
This may be far from over......
According to experts from the Meteorological Observatory, April 16-21
As the overall average temperature rises further
The weather conditions are conducive to the production and fluttering of willow flying
Willow fly will enter the second high incidence period
What is loratadine? Doctor reminds: Be sure to follow the doctor's instructions
It is understood
Loratadine is one
A commonly used medicine for treating allergy symptoms
To alleviate allergy symptoms
Recently, it has become a must-have for many netizens
In addition to loratadine, many netizens pointed out in the Weibo comment area that "cetirizine" can also be anti-allergic
Relevant data show that since mid-March, the public's demand for drugs related to allergic symptoms has increased significantly, compared with the search volume of loratadine in early March, an increase of 1.5 times, and the search volume of the keyword "allergic rhinitis" has increased by 2 times
Doctor's reminder: Always follow your doctor's instructions
I saw that some netizens took loratadine
As a "life-saving artifact for all seasons"
presently
Several doctors have issued reminders
These people take it with caution!
Dr. Xu Haibo from the Third Hospital of Hangzhou: "Loratadine is an antihistamine and receptor antagonist after all, and the common side effect is drowsiness, so we generally recommend taking it before going to bed at night." Be cautious for patients with underlying heart conditions and those who drive, especially if antihistamines are used while drinking alcohol to aggravate cognitive and psychomotor disorders!"
Can I take this medicine for a long time?
Physician Xu Haibo said that allergic rhinitis is generally divided into seasonal allergic rhinitis and perennial allergic rhinitis, "perennial allergy treatment we mainly use topical drugs and nasal sprays, and when the attacks are more severe, for example, at the turn of the season, it will be recommended to take loratadine for a period of time, the time is 2-4 weeks, and the allergic rhinitis will generally get better slowly after 2 weeks. ”
Zhang Yijin, deputy chief physician of the Department of Dermatology of the Third Hospital of Hangzhou, suggested that the allergens should be shielded first, and try not to contact pollen and catkins. For example, you can wear a mask and scarf when you go out, and try to dress as tightly as possible. In case catkins and the like fall on the skin, try not to rub or scratch them, and you can wash them off with water. In addition, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. is the time when catkins are high, and patients with allergic symptoms should try to avoid going out during this time, and can choose to travel earlier, later, or after rain.
Zhang Yijin said that it is safer to consult a doctor for a longer period of time.
Wear a mask!
In addition to these anti-allergy medications
Many "senior patients" said
The best way
Actually, wear a mask!
This statement is also agreed by doctors
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Dr. Sui Haijing of the Department of Otolaryngology of Peking University Hospital reminded
People who are prone to allergies should go out
"Fully armed" to shield the flying flotsam
Try to go out less at noon
Be careful to close the screen window indoors
Wash your face, nose and mouth when you come back from the outing
What are the precautions for dealing with flying flotsam?
Flying flotsam
Sometimes it's easy to fly into people
eyes, nostrils, causing discomfort
Expert Reminder:
Flying flocculents are generally the most common at noon, so try to avoid this time when you go out.
Sensitive groups can wear masks, sunglasses, etc. as needed when going out.
When you come back from going out, you can wash your face with clean water and wash your nose and mouth with saline.
If you have allergic symptoms, you should seek medical attention in time to check for allergens.
(Wenzhou Metropolis Daily, Comprehensive People's Daily, China Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Science China, Ningbo Evening News, etc.)