2023-05-30 12:23:18
What are the symptoms of a pollen allergy?
They are numerous ! In case of allergic rhinitis also called hay fever, the person allergic to pollen has the runny noseof the repeated sneezinga feeling of itching in the nose or an itchy nose.
Allergic conjunctivitis is manifested by a tearing clear at the level of both eyes, a eye rednessand pruritus at the inner angle of the eye.
More serious, thepollen allergy can cause asthma which is characterized by wheezingof the difficulty breathinga feeling ofchest tightness, from cough.
“Hence the importance of treating the symptoms of respiratory allergy as soon as possible in order to limit any risk of aggravation”, specifies Dr. Maxime Hosotte, allergist at the Nancy Lorraine private hospital.
Why are allergies so tiring?
An allergic person has many reasons to be tired when the pollen season. And the pollen season is long! It runs from January to the end of October, which is practically the whole year!
Of January to May, Those are the tree pollen such as cypress, ash, plane, olive, hazel, birch or hornbeam which are present. Then march to august we find the season of grasses with forage plants such as tares, bluegrass, cocksfoot…, and cereal grasses such as oats, wheat, rye… And finally,April to OctoberThose are the herbaceous which are rampant with mainly ragweed, mugwort, plantain, parietaria, etc.
“First, there is the allergen against which the body defends itselfexplains Dr. Hostotte, which causes it to consume energy. Then, the allergy disrupts sleep. The nights can be interspersed with waking up, especially in the event of a stuffy nose. Not to mention histamine, which also disrupts sleep. »
L’histamine is a molecule that the body needs daily to function. The normal level of histamine in the blood is between 20 and 200 micrograms per litre. “But, histamine maintains wakefulness and in case of allergy and especially if exposure to the allergen is prolonged, the reaction can release a large quantity of histamine which therefore disturbs sleep”, says the allergist.
pollen allergy treating themselves, most often, with antihistamine drugs which have an opposite effect and “these logically have a sedative effect”warns the doctor.
It is therefore not surprising to feel tired when you suffer from pollen allergy.
Are all antihistamines sedating?
Pharmaceutical companies are constantly working to develop antihistamine drugs with the fewest possible side effects, especially the sedative side.
“The most recent molecules are reputed to be the least sedatingsays Dr. Hostette. The two most recent are the bilastine and the rupatadine. »
Local treatment
The strategy concerning the treatment of seasonal pollen allergy has also evolved. Today, “we adopt in first intention a local strategy with the prescription of a spray nasal »specifies the allergist.
But, is local treatment as effective as taking oral antihistamines? “It gives the same results, even it acts faster and has fewer side effects”reassures the doctor.
Oral antihistamines
If local treatment is insufficient, it is necessary to resort to taking antihistamines orally. “The dosage, in the allergic rhinitiswhatever the molecule, is one tablet per day”, says the allergist.
Is it better to take the antihistamine in the morning or in the evening? “You have to adapt according to the side effects experiencedadvocates Dr. Hostotte. If the antihistamine is taken orally, it should be taken early enough not to interfere with daytime activities, as it takes one to two hours to work. If the sedative effect is too strong, then it is better to take it in the evening. »
Should we opt for desensitization?
As a last resort, consider desensitization. “There are two types of indications to be desensitized, says Dr. Hostette. If the symptoms are not sufficiently alleviated with local and oral antihistamine treatments, or when you want to plan for the long term and no longer have symptoms in the years to come. »
Another advantage of desensitization: “it does not cause fatigue, because there is no pharmacologically sedative element”warns the allergist.
Something to think about so that you no longer suffer from this fatigue linked topollen allergy…
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