The flowering season of plants for residents of central Russia often turns into a real test due to hay fever. However, according to allergist Alina Bondarenko from the Institute of Clinical Research of Children, not only medications, but also simple precautions in daily life and nutrition help to overcome the disease.
According to the doctor, the main goal during the period of allergy exacerbation is to reduce contact with pollen. The specialist recommended regularly wet cleaning the house to get rid of settled pollen, and not opening the windows except in calm evening weather or after rain, when the concentration of allergens in the air decreases.
For further protection, she advised installing special anti-pollen nets on the windows. When outdoors, you should wear dark glasses, cover your hair, and consider using nasal filters or a respirator. Once you return home, it is very important to immediately change your clothes and shower to wash off any accumulated allergens.
– During an exacerbation, it is useful to remove honey, apricots, apples, pears, peaches, apricots, cherries, strawberries, nuts and any herbal remedies from the diet – they can increase the allergic reaction. In addition, it is important to reduce contact with other potential allergens, for example, animals, as well as quit smoking and alcohol. Website Ministry of Health of the Moscow Region.
Most often, people use nasal drops to treat the unpleasant symptoms of hay fever. It helps fight congestion. However, with prolonged use, the drug can be highly addictive. Dermatologist, cosmetologist, infectious disease specialist, certified surgeon, Doctor of Medical Sciences Mariyat Mukhina, told Vechernaya Moskva who should undergo angiotomy (a procedure to reduce nasal turbinates).