2023-10-30 19:11:45
Nowadays, almost everyone has allergies, and with the advent of cold weather it does not end, said allergist-immunologist G. Serebryanskaya in an interview with “RG».
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What allergens appear in the autumn?
Molds
When it rains, falling leaves quickly rot, and mold fungi are a strong allergen.
According to the doctor, it is better to walk on dry, clean paths.
Household allergies
As the doctor said, in cold weather we spend less time outside. And when heating systems operate, the indoor air becomes extremely dry, which creates more household dust and multiplies dust mites – the cause of allergy attacks.
Food allergies
In autumn, the composition of the diet changes: the share of canned products with a high content of dyes and food additives that provoke allergies increases.
You need to carefully choose products and their combination, Serebryanskaya warns.
Allergy to medications
Autumn is the time for colds, and many take various medications and dietary supplements. The combination of drugs can cause allergies.
How does an allergy manifest itself?
The most common symptoms:
the skin turns red and itches; a runny nose appears, tears flow; a dry cough occurs, the throat swells.
After prolonged contact with an allergen, rhinitis, bronchitis, conjunctivitis, and bronchial asthma appear.
Help and prevention for allergies
The following can help reduce the number of household allergens:
regular wet cleaning; vacuum cleaners with NERA and water filters; air humidifiers; washing bed linen in hot water and ironing it will get rid of dust mites; frequently changing pillows, preferably with hypoallergenic filling; fighting mold in places with high humidity; systematic cleaning of air conditioners and hoods.
Antihistamines are prescribed to eliminate symptoms. You should also avoid staying near the source of the allergy.
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