How Bryansk allergy sufferers can save themselves during the flowering period: advice from an allergist

We previously reported that the allergy season has begun in the Bryansk region. Doctors have already recorded the first cases of exacerbation this season. Bryansk news found out how allergy sufferers can save themselves during the flowering period.

Allergist and immunologist, functional diagnostician Natalya Perova, having 9 years of experience, shared with our correspondent tips on how to survive spring.

How can allergy sufferers simplify their lives in the spring: what will help besides medications?

In addition to medications, during the flowering season it is worth wearing glasses that help protect the mucous membranes of the eyes from pollen, as well as using masks or anti-allergic nose filters, which are sold in markets. They are hardly noticeable to strangers, but they perfectly filter out allergens. When you come home, you can take a shower, wash your hair and change clothes. Outerwear must be stored in covers. It is also better not to open windows and use air conditioning.

How often do allergy sufferers experience exacerbation of symptoms in the spring, and what is the reason for this?

An exacerbation of allergies in the spring can be associated both with the beginning of dusting of trees such as alder, hazel, birch, and with the melting of snow, and with it the activation of mold spores, which can also cause allergies.

Is it possible to cure allergies?

At the moment, there is only one method of treatment for allergies: allergen-specific immunotherapy. The bottom line is that minimal doses of the allergen are introduced into the body in order to accustom the body to it. Moreover, whether the therapy will have an effect can be found out before the start of treatment by undergoing molecular allergy diagnostics.

Is it true that allergies can depend not only on the season, but also on age?

Manifestations of allergies do not depend on age and may first appear even over 60.

What should an allergy sufferer always have with them?

Allergy sufferers should have anti-allergy medications, nasal sprays, eye drops, anti-asthma inhalers, and possibly even emergency medications with them. But it is better to find out this in a personal consultation with a doctor, since each allergy sufferer is individual.