Treatment of allergies to flowers and prevention of complications

Seasonal allergies to flowers appear in a child at the age of 3-9 years. Boys get sick more often than girls. When the dangerous period begins, which plants cause unpleasant symptoms, how to identify and how to treat the disease - we will answer these and other questions in the article.

Causes of allergies to flowers

Other names for allergies to flowering grasses and trees are hay fever, hay fever. It occurs as a response of the child’s body to an irritant, plant pollen. Its particles are so small that they easily enter the young patient’s respiratory system and settle on the mucous membrane.

If this pollen is a foreign substance for a young organism, it strives to “declare” the emerging threat as soon as possible. As a result, characteristic signs appear. They go away after contact with the irritant is eliminated.

Allergy to flowers in children

Not all children are allergic to flowers. Most often, it causes a lot of problems for the parents of boys. Babies who have:

• weakened immunity;
• proper nutrition was disrupted from infancy;
• parents suffer from allergies.

Important! Children living in rural areas are less likely to be bothered by allergies to flowers than urban children. The reason is poor ecology, harmful emissions from factories and other enterprises. They pollute the air and thereby weaken the child’s immunity.

The cause of the disease is pollen:

• trees (fruit and not only);
• cereals;
• weeds and meadow grasses;
• indoor potted flowers.

Seasonal allergies to flowers

In spring, summer and autumn, symptoms of allergies to pollen of different representatives of the flora appear. There are about 50 species of these. The most dangerous ones are shown in the table.

Group	Indoor flowers	Meadow grasses and weeds	Cereals	Trees
Name	all types of geraniums ferns oleander Kalanchoe Dieffenbachia spurge	ambrosia timothy grass fescue sagebrush quinoa hemp	rye wheat oats corn	birch alder willow Apple tree nut
Flowering time	whole year	June July	July-October	April June

Little ones often suffer from birch allergies. It begins to bloom in May, and ranks first in the list of the most dangerous tree-like plants. At the same time, contrary to popular belief, a negative reaction to poplar fluff (it “flies” in late May - early June) does not occur. It is caused by pollen from other plants that gets on poplar fluff.

Pollen allergy

A well-known pediatrician in Russia, Dr. E. O. Komarovsky, recommends that in case of hay fever, show the child to a doctor, who will give a referral for the necessary tests and select an effective treatment.

Important! If an allergy to flowering is not detected in time, it can lead to complications: psychological and physiological discomfort, disorders of the nervous system, bronchial asthma, cross-allergy.

Allergy symptoms

The disease, which appears during the flowering of tree, cereal, meadow, field and other plants, is easily confused with manifestations of ARVI.

Parents are advised to have their child examined in a timely manner. This will help him understand that he is worried about spring allergies, and not a viral infection. And, as you know, these diseases are treated with various medications.

Flowering calendar

You can assume that the baby developed an allergy during the flowering of the above plants by:

• nasal congestion;
• dry cough;
• sore throat;
• lacrimation;
• pain and pain in the eyes;
• redness and swelling of the eyelids;
• skin rashes;
• headache;
• shortness of breath.

Note! An allergy to flowering is distinguished from an acute respiratory viral infection as follows: in the first case, the body temperature does not rise, the lymph nodes do not enlarge, and the throat does not turn red.

In children, the manifestations of allergies to flowering are more pronounced than in adults, and their course is more complex. Only a doctor will be able to make an accurate diagnosis, and for this he will need the results of laboratory tests:

• blood test (it will help identify the presence/absence of infection);
• immunological reaction (allows detection of antibodies);
• skin tests (to understand which allergen caused the dangerous illness).

Treatment of allergies to flowers in a child

Flower allergies in children are treated with medications and traditional medicine. The modern pharmacological market offers a large number of drugs in the form of drops, sprays, tablets and syrup. The last option is most preferable for the youngest patients.

The success of treatment depends on the following factors:

• general condition of the baby;
• individual characteristics of the child’s body;
• how severe the disease is;
• presence/absence of cross-allergy.

Drug therapy

To treat allergies to flowers, the child is prescribed the following medications:

• New generation antihistamines - Loratadine, Zyrtec, Zodak, Erius. They act quickly and do not cause side effects.
• Nasal drops - “Allergodil”, “Nazivin” (vasoconstrictor drops), “Claridol” (allowed from two years of age, begins to act after half an hour).
• Eye drops – “Opticorm” (relieves inflammation of the mucous membrane, eliminates lacrimation).
• Vitamins. They are selected by the doctor taking into account the characteristics of the child’s body.

Medicines for a child for allergies to flowers

Folk remedies

When treating flower allergies with folk remedies, it is important to prevent cross-reactions. You can help your child in the following ways:

• Give a decoction of chamomile, nettle, calendula. It is taken half a glass three times a day, half an hour before meals.
• Give onion infusion. Four medium-sized heads are crushed, poured with boiled water at room temperature, and allowed to brew for several hours. Drink a few sips up to four times a day.
• Place a mixture of honey, onion, aloe and Kalanchoe juice into your nose. The procedure is carried out twice a day.
• Rinse your nose with table salt dissolved in water (the ingredients are taken in the ratio of 1 teaspoon per 1 liter of water). The procedure is repeated every 2 hours.
• Use a decoction of St. John's wort, comfrey, and calamus to rinse the sinuses and gargle.

Treatment of allergies with folk remedies

Inhalations

If during an allergy attack to flowers the child is bothered by attacks of suffocation, you need to do inhalations. To do this, pour warm boiled water into the inhaler and add baking soda.

Procedures lasting no more than 10 minutes are carried out every 2 hours. This will “cleanse” the airways of the allergen. It becomes easier for the child to breathe.

Inhalations for children with allergies to flowering

Hypoallergenic diet

Allergies cannot be cured. All that can be done is to relieve symptoms and reduce the likelihood of recurrence of the disease. If an allergy to flowering has already manifested itself and it is known exactly which plant pollen caused it, a special hypoallergenic diet will help alleviate the child’s condition, in addition to taking medications.

Pollen protein is similar to protein found in some foods. The body reacts to them in the same way, which can lead to complications. In addition to allergies to flowering plants, food allergies can also be added. This phenomenon in medicine is called “cross allergy”.

Hypoallergenic diet for allergies to flowers

So, if you are allergic to tree pollen, doctors recommend avoiding birch sap, nuts, stone fruits, apples, potatoes, tomatoes, and cucumbers.

If a small patient is worried about an allergy to flowering meadow grasses or weeds, you should not feed him bread and sweets, yeast drinks, cereal porridges (with the exception of buckwheat, it is considered one of the safest plants), strawberries and citrus fruits.

Features of treatment of allergies to flowers in children of different ages

Allergies to flowers manifest themselves in the same way in all children, but treatment methods will differ depending on the age of the child. Let's take a closer look at what parents should remember.

Up to a year

A couple of decades ago, no one could have imagined that allergies could become such a common disease. In recent years, allergies to blooms have also been diagnosed in infants.

Children who have not yet turned 1 year old do not need to follow a hypoallergenic diet. This should be done by a nursing mother. The difficulty lies in the fact that during the period of complications, the baby cannot be vaccinated and walk outside, especially in places where trees, meadows and weeds grow.

Allergy to flowering in children under one year old

Up to 3 years

A child aged 1 to 2 years is already introduced to complementary foods. During this period, you need to monitor his diet and exclude the consumption of foods that can lead to complications (their list is given above).

Up to 7 years

It is easier and at the same time more difficult to treat children aged 3-7 years for allergies to flowers. It’s easier because it’s easier to choose a medication (drops, spray). It is more difficult, because the child is already attending kindergarten, the medicine must be taken regularly. But not every preschool institution has a nurse who agrees to monitor this.

Allergy to flowering in a child under 7 years old

Over 7 years old

Children over 7 years old who are allergic to flowering can independently spray drops into their nose and take tablets on a schedule. But control won't hurt.

Important! Choosing an effective medication can be difficult, so you should not self-medicate. It is better to seek help from an allergist.

Preventing allergies to flowers

If a child has an increased sensitivity to plant pollen, the following preventive measures will help prevent the occurrence of allergies to flowering:

The ideal option is to ensure that the child does not come into contact with the allergen. For example, during the flowering period, take the baby to a locality where trees or grasses that can negatively affect his health do not grow.

If it is not possible to leave, it is better to walk with him in the evenings (after 7 pm) in calm weather.

• After the walk, both mother and child suffering from flower allergies need to change clothes and take a shower (be sure to wash your hair).
• Do wet cleaning of rooms daily.
• If the window is opened to ventilate the room, it is better to cover it with a damp cloth.
• Eliminate foods from the child’s diet that can cause cross-allergies.

Conclusion

Allergy to flowering trees, meadows, cereals and weeds is a disease that can appear in children at any age. It is easy to confuse it with ARVI. Only a doctor can make an accurate diagnosis by examining the results of skin tests, blood tests and immunological reactions.

It is impossible to cure allergies, but you can prevent their occurrence if you follow certain rules. Medications, folk remedies and adherence to a special hypoallergenic diet will help alleviate the condition of a small patient with an allergy to flowers.

Self-medication is not recommended. At the first sign of an allergy to flowering, you should seek help from a doctor.

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Allergies in the second half of July

Probably no disease brings such inconvenience as flower allergy, the symptoms of which manifest themselves in different ways.

The root cause of difficulties in treatment is that it is not always possible to identify the true cause of the disease, and in this case it is difficult to give any specific recommendations, as well as to determine a truly effective treatment path.

Allergies, not only in a purely medical environment, but also in everyday life, are usually called ways of the body’s specific response to various kinds of stimuli, both external and internal.

A common type of allergy is flower allergy or hay fever. This type of allergy usually appears seasonally, during the spring flowering period of plants.

Causes of allergy to flowering and mechanisms of its development

The causes of allergies to flowers lie in plant pollen carried by the wind. The pollen particle size is approximately 0.04 mm, which helps the particles penetrate deep into the bronchi.

• Trees such as poplar, alder, birch, and oak during the flowering period bring a lot of inconvenience to people suffering from various types of allergies.
• The end of May and the first half of July are considered the time of flowering of cereals - rye, wheat, barley - which often become allergens for many people.
• In the second half of July and early September, the flowering period of wormwood, quinoa and other weeds begins.

Allergy to flowering, regardless of etiology, is an excessive degree of sensitivity to certain irritants. In this case, it is a reaction to plant pollen.

In flowering allergies, the characteristic is an anaphylactic type of reaction to the allergen. An irritant that enters the body causes basophils or fat cells to produce histamine and some other biologically active substances.

• hereditary predisposition;
• existing allergies;
• smoking;
• constant work with allergens in excess quantities;
• poor environmental conditions;
• constant stress.

Manifestations of hay fever

How does flower allergy manifest? It is believed that it is the period of active flowering and pollination of plants that becomes the culprit for exacerbation of allergies. But quite recently, medical workers were able to establish that symptoms of pollen allergy manifest themselves somewhat earlier, even before the onset of flowering.

Almost 50% of people susceptible to this type of allergy report experiencing signs of an allergy – tearing and redness of the eyes. At this time, appropriate actions can be taken to reduce the severity of symptoms throughout the entire period of allergic reactions.

Signs of an allergy to flowering cause a lot of inconvenience to a person, but in most cases it is not possible to prevent and somehow prevent exposure to external irritants. This is due to the fact that the smallest size of pollen particles allows them to freely penetrate almost everywhere without hindrance.

Flower allergy symptoms are a fairly clear demonstration of the effects of allergens on the human body. Their manifestation is most often recorded in the form of allergic rhinitis and allergic conjunctivitis.

Typical manifestations of rhinitis are characterized by such symptoms as the appearance of signs of an incipient cold - sneezing and runny nose, nasal congestion, swelling of the mucous membrane. There is shortness of breath and difficulty breathing.

1. Allergic conjunctivitis is a combination of the following symptoms: fear of bright light, feeling of speck in the eye, swelling and redness of the eyes.
2. All of the above may also be accompanied by symptoms that are part of the clinical picture of bronchial asthma - difficulty exhaling and a frequent, prolonged, debilitating cough.
3. In some cases, manifestations of atopic dermatitis are possible, accompanied by rashes on the surface of the skin, itching, and sometimes the appearance of weeping or dry blisters on the skin.
4. In cases of severe allergic reactions, when a large number of allergens enter the human body at the same time, angioedema may occur.

The symptomatic picture may be complemented by fever due to pollen allergies, chills, general lethargy, decreased ability to concentrate, apathy, headaches and anxiety. It is quite clear that due to the occurrence of such manifestations, a person’s performance also decreases.

When allergies occur, a person’s condition improves on rainy days, when pollen is washed away with drops of water or completely washed away.

Treatment of pollen allergies

Allergies to pollen appear during the flowering period. The stages of allergic reactions vary, and the individual characteristics of the person suffering from allergies become direct indicators of what type of treatment should be chosen. But the fact remains undoubted that you should not let the disease take its course, since an advanced form of allergy can easily transform into bronchial asthma.

Treatment should be aimed at reducing the acute manifestation of the symptomatic picture of the disease and protecting organs susceptible to the negative effects of allergies.

The most important and fundamental method of therapy is drug treatment. It includes non-steroidal antihistamines, the special characteristic of which is to reduce the release of histamine and, as a result, suppress the aggressiveness of allergens.

Taking the product is recommended regardless of the presence of obvious symptoms during the entire period of flowering and pollination of plants. Such drugs are classics in treatment. They are able to block histamine-sensitive receptors, thereby nullifying its effects.

These are Dazolin, Tavegil, Suprastin, Loratadine. Pollen allergies can be treated with these medications.

Treatment for skin rashes

There are also preventive medications selected on an individual basis. Following a hypoallergenic diet is important.

Treatment of pollen allergies in children has some characteristic features, the implementation of which will help to quickly stop the development of allergic reactions, and thereby alleviate the child’s condition.

If an allergy begins in a child, then other methods can come to the rescue in addition to medications.

At the present stage of development of medicine, hay fever can be eliminated through the use of ASIT therapy. It involves the introduction of microscopic particles of an irritant over a certain period of time, thus developing the body's tolerance to allergens and stabilizing the functionality of the immune system.

In the case of the development of allergies in childhood, compliance with preventive measures by increasing the body's immune forces is of great importance. In this regard, in the period preceding the possible development of a pollen allergy, the doctor may prescribe the use of immunostimulants, and in the case of dysbacteriosis, enterosorbents.

Preventative measures for hay fever

In case of advanced allergies, the attending physician prescribes medications, the action of which is aimed at relieving the symptoms of the allergy, but not at treating it.

The most effective treatment method is considered to be to avoid contact with a possible allergen, but in the case of hay fever, this method, alas, cannot be used.

Allergists use specific immunotherapy, which leads to the disappearance of allergy symptoms and decreased sensitivity to allergens.

Currently, prevention can help control the aggressive allergic effects of particles during the flowering period of plants. To do this, it is necessary to minimize contact with allergens.

In this case, limit walking, especially in hot, windy weather. To prevent pollen from entering your living space, you can hang damp transparent curtains on the windows.

If there is a need to go outside, then upon returning it is recommended to wash your hair and body, wash your clothes, and rinse your nasal cavity.

Prevention of allergies to flowering requires advance normalization of the gastrointestinal tract and strengthening of the immune system. It would also be a good idea to prevent helminthiasis, since worms can provoke excessive sensitivity to various allergens. It is necessary to make timely visits to the doctor.

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Flower allergy - symptoms, treatment and prevention

In the 21st century, 85% of the population experiences allergic reactions during the spring-summer period. Another name for flower allergies is seasonal allergies. The body reacts hostilely to pollen elements. The human immune system rejects the allergenic factor.

The symptoms of flowering allergies are similar to the symptoms of ARVI. Self-medication can worsen the condition, so you need to consult a specialist.

Pay attention to the temperature. With ARVI, the temperature rises from 37 and above. During an allergy, the thermometer reading does not change.

Signs of seasonal allergies:

• itching, mucus discharge from the nose, congestion;
• frequent sneezing and lack of smell discrimination;
• eyes water, itch, mucous membranes turn red and swell;
• redness and heaviness of the eyelids;
• shortness of breath, cough, feeling of suffocation;
• bronchial asthma - a complication of chronic rhinitis, sinusitis, conjunctivitis;
• wheezing when breathing;
• rash, weakness and malaise.

Allergy is an individual manifestation of the body’s negative reaction to plant pollen. The aggravation begins at the time of flowering. The wind carries pollen. When pollen gets into the eyes and nose, it triggers immune cells to reject it. The body does not accept the ingested foreign substance – the allergen.

Plant allergens are coniferous trees:

Conifers grow in city parks and squares. In the spring, they collect a lot of pollen on the branches, which is the first trigger of allergies.

Less dangerous trees are oak, willow, and birch. During the spring flowering period, they maintain pollination on the leaves. When there are gusts of wind, pollen does not fly long distances, like in fir trees.

Fruit and berry trees hardly spray pollen. A small amount deposited on the fruit is carried by insects.

Representatives of allergens:

• nettle;
• quinoa;
• plantain;
• meadow flowers,

Poplar fluff is usually considered a malicious instigator of allergies. In fact, fluff is not dangerous. Light poplar fluffs are quickly carried by the wind and carry pollen over long distances.

Pay attention to the seasonal nature of allergic manifestations. Symptoms may not change. At the same time of year - spring, summer or autumn, allergies will begin.

Treatment with folk remedies, decongestion drops and herbs will only ease the symptoms. To change the situation, you need to identify the allergen.

The causes of an allergic reaction to plant pollen may be:

• heredity . If parents are susceptible to allergic reactions, the child is not resistant to allergies in 50% of cases.
• improper nutrition . This is the main cause of poor immunity. Food that is not filled with vitamins and nutrients enters the intestines and disrupts the beneficial flora. Dysbacteriosis reduces defenses.

Finding the main source of allergies is the first step towards getting rid of the disease. A proven method is an allergen detection test.

Taking blood from a vein

The procedure requires careful preparation.

1. Carry out the analysis during a lull in symptoms. With severe symptoms, the analysis will show a distorted picture. During an exacerbation, antibodies in the blood exceed the prescribed level.
2. Do not donate blood from a vein for allergens during acute respiratory viral infections, influenza, or exacerbation of chronic diseases with elevated temperature.
3. Stop taking antihistamines and other medications. If you feel unwell and cannot exclude it, consult your doctor.
4. 5 days before blood sampling, exclude foods that provoke allergic reactions from the menu. Citrus fruits, milk, honey, seafood, chocolate, foods with preservatives and GMOs.
5. Avoid contact with pets 3 days before the test.
6. On the day before taking blood for an allergen, do not perform strenuous physical activity. On the day of collection, it is prohibited to eat, consume alcohol and tobacco products.

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• If the rules are followed, the allergen will be known with 99.9% accuracy.
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• Modern medicine involves the following types of studies to identify the allergen:

• Internal (in vivo) – research is carried out inside the body. It is also called skin testing. The patient is given an injection with a microdose of a possible provoking substance. The doctor monitors the patient's condition for several hours or days.
• External (in vitro) – research on laboratory glass. In the scientific version, a serological blood test for antibodies. In laboratory conditions, allergens are placed in the blood and an examination is carried out to determine the reaction. This method is considered the most reliable and safe.

General blood analysis

The first thing the doctor should do is order a general blood test. Further identification of the allergen will be based on its results.

Eosinophils are blood cells that multiply when an allergen enters the serum. Based on their number, the presence or absence of allergies will be determined. The number of eosinophils will determine the presence of infection, parasites or bacteria.

The amount of immunoglobulin IgE in the body of a healthy person is low. When foreign substances enter the blood, the level of immunoglobulin E exceeds the norm. The body gives a negative reaction, releasing immunoglobulin into the blood. The IgE test is carried out by combining a previously identified allergen with other allergens in the blood serum.

The test may show a negative result for an allergic reaction. However, this does not negate the presence of the allergen. The amount of antibodies in the blood may increase after a day or more. Then the doctor prescribes a blood test for IgG antibodies. The method detects the allergen at a later date.

Allergies can be identified using blood sampling methods to detect IgE and IgG antibodies:

• for parasites;
• wool and fluff of animals or birds;
• plants;
• household dust;
• chemical substances;
• Food.

Skin tests

If an allergic reaction to plant pollen is detected, skin tests are prescribed. The study qualitatively determines elements penetrating through the respiratory system and contact with the skin.

There are several ways:

• a tampon with an allergen is applied or applied to the skin;
• the allergen is injected under the skin using a syringe;
• scarification leaves scratches on the forearm.

Wait for a reaction within 10 minutes. When redness appears, less than 2 mm in size, the presence of an allergic reaction is determined.

Skin tests are prescribed for symptoms:

• bronchial asthma of an allergenic nature;
• dermatitis - itching, redness, swelling;
• sneezing, swelling of the mucous membrane, tearing;
• reaction to food.

It is advisable to take a skin test in a hospital. If there is an unpredictable reaction from the body, the staff will provide assistance.

Donate blood for allergens at a local clinic or private medical laboratory. The attending physician is obliged to write out a referral with possible types of allergens - this way you will eliminate unnecessary costs.

It will not be possible to cure allergies to the flowering of birch, quinoa and other plants. It is necessary to select drugs that alleviate symptoms.

The doctor should know that pharmacological therapy should be prescribed during the period of remission - before the first signs of allergy appear. It is not recommended to choose and take medications on your own. There are frequent cases of taking medications that do not bring a positive effect.

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When the source of the allergy has already been identified, the doctor prescribes treatment:

• Antihistamines - Suprastin, Dezal, Zodak Express - drugs that block the release of histamine. Does not cause drowsiness.
• Mast cell stabilizers - Nedocromil or Cromolyn, if there is no therapeutic effect of other drugs. Prescribed during pregnancy - when taking many medications is contraindicated. The pills block the production of mast cells.
• Anti-inflammatory therapy - used when other symptoms are associated with an allergy to flowering. The presence of ARVI, seasonal asthma and dermatitis.
• Antileukotriene drugs - a group of cephalosporins and fluoroquinolones - Cefaclor, Cefotaxime, Zinnat, Claforan, Ofloxacin. Use as recommended by a physician.
• Immunomodulators - Cycloferon, Immunal, Immudon. Add to therapy when drug treatment is effective.

With the onset of warmer weather, many are planning vacations and weekends in nature. An allergy to flowers can unexpectedly ruin your mood.

Calendula decoction

Take:

• 10 calendula flowers;
• a glass of boiling water.

Leave for an hour, take 1 tbsp. 3-4 times a day.

Chamomile decoction

1. Pour a tablespoon of chamomile flowers into a glass of boiling water.
2. Cook over low heat for 30 minutes.
3. Let the broth brew. Strain.
4. Take 1 tbsp. 2 times a day.

Infusion of succession

For chronic flowering allergies, use the decoction as ongoing therapy.

1. Pour boiling water over the herb.
2. Drink like tea.

Over time, the body develops resistance to the allergen.

In order not to forget about the beauty of life during the flowering season, follow these simple recommendations:

1. When an allergic reaction occurs, the body devotes all its resources to destroying the foreign body. The immune system quickly breaks down. To avoid fatigue, eat foods rich in linoleic acid - fish, walnuts and flaxseed oil. You need to take probiotics. Beneficial flora in the intestines is an important dominant in the treatment of allergies and stimulation of the immune system.
2. Keep your nasal passages clean and periodically remove dust and mucus. Rinse your nasal passages with a solution - a teaspoon of salt in half a glass of warm boiled water. This will get rid of congestion and bacteria.
3. Maintain air humidity levels in your house or apartment. Close windows and doors tightly, hang a net or wet gauze on the windows. Carry out wet cleaning once a day. Dust is a carrier of bacteria.
4. In dry and dusty weather, do not go outside. Heat and dust will worsen symptoms. Plan to go outside in the evening when pollen levels in the air decrease.

Compliance with the above rules causes discomfort at the initial stage. However, summer within four walls is a disappointing forecast.

During the flowering period, plan a vacation to places with clean air, high humidity and active sun. The resorts of the Krasnodar region are famous for their coniferous forests and salty mineral sea. These are ideal places for the treatment of bronchial and dermatitis allergic manifestations. In addition, rest in sanatoriums is general health-improving, effective and budget-friendly.

Popular resorts are Anapa, Gelendzhik, Abkhazia and Tuapse. In Anapa there are sanatoriums with therapeutic treatment for allergic diseases:

• "Golden Sands";
• "Dream";
• "Spring".

Foreign resorts are not much different financially. Prices depend on the number of days and the intended program.

Israel, Cyprus – Paphos resort, Indian resort Kerala – salty sea air, mineral sea, massages, spa services, thalasso therapy.

Slovenia, Czech Republic, Alps - pine mountain air, crystal clear lakes, services with mud and salt baths.

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How to cure flower allergies?

Allergy to flowering is a condition that is characterized by the development of pathological sensitivity of the patient’s body to components contained in plant pollen. All this is expressed in a number of symptoms that cause great inconvenience to the patient during the flowering period of the allergen plant.

In the case of allergies to flowers, there are a number of factors that provoke its prevalence among modern city residents:

• Poor environmental conditions in the patient’s place of residence. Modern industry excessively pollutes the air with waste from its production, which has an adverse effect on the patient’s immunity;
• Heredity. The factor of heredity plays an important role in the occurrence of allergic diseases. For an increased risk of developing a dust allergy, it is enough that one of the baby’s relatives suffers from allergies;
• Using a large amount of household chemicals. Most modern cosmetics, household chemicals and perfumes provoke excessive respiratory sensitivity, which leads to the development of allergic reactions to components that spread through the air;
• Lack of breastfeeding in the baby or stopping it too early;
• High level of background radiation;
• Food consisting of products of unnatural origin, containing preservatives, dyes, stabilizers and other ingredients.
• Lack of physical activity, which weakens the immune system;
• Excessively strong enthusiasm for the hygiene of living conditions, as a result of which the immune system does not adequately come into contact with irritants. On this issue, it will be most acceptable to observe reasonable moderation;

Symptoms of allergy to flowers

Respiratory manifestations of bloom allergy include nasal congestion, which makes breathing difficult; constant sneezing; secretion of clear liquid; dry and irritated sinuses.

Symptoms of conjunctivitis include redness of the eyes, increased sensitivity to light, discomfort in the eye area, crusting on the eyelids, redness of the eyes, and tearing.

Skin manifestations are characterized by the appearance of allergic ulcers, drying of the skin, severe itching and peeling, and redness of the skin.
Separately, asthmatic manifestations are distinguished due to pollen allergies. In this case, they talk about bronchial asthma of an allergic nature. This means that asthmatic symptoms develop only after contact with an allergen.

Bronchial asthma due to allergies occurs when, in response to an allergen, a narrowing in the diameter of the bronchial lumen occurs. As a result, suffocation develops, accompanied by a dry cough and pain in the chest.

In addition to standard drugs for the treatment of allergies, the treatment of asthmatic manifestations also includes beta-receptor agonists (clenbuterol), which expand the lumen of the bronchi and make breathing easier.

Diagnosis of pollen allergy

First of all, for successful treatment, the patient needs to know which plant pollen causes his allergy.

Often, many groups of plants (garden trees, flowers, weeds) have cross-flowering, which makes it sometimes difficult to recognize a specific allergen.

For this purpose, special diagnostic measures are carried out: skin tests, provocative tests, blood tests for antibodies.

In no case should you try to determine a pollen allergy on your own, since direct contact with the allergen always carries the potential risk of developing severe forms of an allergic reaction, which involves breathing problems due to swelling of the larynx.

Skin tests

Skin tests involve direct contact of the patient's epidermis with a group of suspected allergens, with further observation of their reaction at the site of contact. An allergen test is considered positive if a standard allergic reaction with characteristic localized forms of dermatitis occurs at the sites of application to the skin.

During skin testing, it is necessary to monitor the patient's condition for 72 hours.

During these activities, it is necessary to observe precautions aimed at combating exacerbations, since this test involves direct contact of the patient with the allergen.

As a result, exacerbations such as widespread urticaria, Quincke's edema and Anaphylactic shock may occur.

Skin treatments are carried out using the following methods:

1. Applying a special application bandage to the skin. During this test, you must refrain from showering and any exercise that promotes increased sweating;
2. Introduction of the allergen through small surgical incisions;
3. Introduction of the allergen through injections;

Before skin testing, it is necessary to stop therapy with antihistamines and corticosteroids 2-3 days before the start of the analysis. In case of long-term use, this point is discussed separately, due to the fact that these substances, with long-term use, can have a cumulative effect.

Skin tests are prohibited in the following conditions: exacerbation of an allergic reaction; pregnancy; infectious diseases; old age (60+ years).

Blood test for antibodies

This method is extremely informative, since it diagnoses biochemical blood parameters characteristic of an allergic reaction. It has no contraindications and is suitable for use in children and the elderly.

How to cure flower allergies

Fortunately for patients, allergies to flowering can be treated and done successfully, without harm to the patient’s health.

This is done according to the testimony of competent specialists in the field of allergology, and in some cases, with the involvement of specialists from other fields of medicine. At the moment, in fact, specific treatment for allergic diseases is unknown.

There are two directions in therapy: prevention and symptom relief, which is carried out with the help of medications in various forms of use.

Immunotherapy for pollen allergies

Immunotherapy of allergic diseases is a method based on constant contact of the patient with the allergen. Solutions of the suspected allergen are administered by injection. The allergen concentration with this method is significantly lower than what the patient encounters in everyday life. The allergen is introduced continuously over several months.

For pollen allergies, it is advisable to carry out therapy from late autumn to early spring (or until the allergen plant begins to bloom). In this matter, clear timing is important, since carrying out immunotherapy when a large amount of allergen is present in the air is unsafe and ineffective.

Overall, this is a very effective method that should be carried out under constant medical supervision. It is necessary to understand that it involves the direct introduction of an allergen into the blood and without appropriate medical supervision, this event can be very disastrous. Immunotherapy is never carried out during an exacerbation of the disease!

This method is not reliable and risks developing complications, since it is impossible to calculate an accurate and safe dosage with this approach.

Using this type of immunotherapy, you will simply get another development of allergy symptoms, which can have very serious consequences and in any case worsen your health.

Medicines for pollen allergies

To date, medical science does not know a medicine that would cope with the task of eliminating the very cause of pathologically active immunity.
Treatment boils down to the use of drugs that eliminate allergy symptoms.

To treat allergic reactions, histamine blockers, corticosteroids, and vasoconstrictors are used. These medications are used both in forms for general use (tablets, injections, syrups) and for local use (ointments, sprays, drops).

Antihistamines

The action of these drugs is based on the ability of these substances to block histamine receptors.

This hormone connects with receptors on the surface of cells of the skin, respiratory system, nasopharynx, etc. Due to the influence of this hormone, the patient experiences allergy symptoms.

Antihistamines prevent this hormone from having a biological effect on cells, which prevents the development of allergy symptoms.

It is more advisable to use antihistamines before contact with the allergen (about 5 days before flowering). The more modern the antihistamine, the fewer side effects it has, and it also does not require a lower frequency of administration, which is due to the ability for long-term contact with the cell receptor.

Demidrol is one of the first antihistamine drugs used to treat allergic diseases. It has a strong antihistamine effect, perfectly relieves the symptoms of allergic rhinitis (itching and irritation in the nose, nasal congestion, allergic sneezing).

It requires frequent use and has significant side effects: it causes dry mouth, can provoke tachycardia, has a strong inhibitory effect, reduces reaction, causes weakness and severe daytime sleepiness.

Contraindicated in the last trimester of pregnancy, due to the serious threat of provoking a miscarriage.

Diazolin - has a similar effect to demidrol, but does not have such a pronounced inhibitory effect. It has a strong effect on the performance of the gastrointestinal tract and can cause various disruptions to the functioning of this organ.

Erius is a modern drug that does not cause inhibition of the central nervous system, and therefore does not provoke lethargy and daytime drowsiness. Perfectly relieves symptoms of allergic rhinitis and manifestations of conjunctivitis due to pollen allergies.

Side effects are relatively rare and are expressed as follows: drying out of the oral mucosa, increased heart rate, dizziness, nausea, weakness. Desloratidine, the active ingredient in Erius, can increase the activity of liver enzymes.

Claritin is a modern drug with minimal side effects. It is a drug preferably used for pollen allergies, since it has the most effective effect on the manifestation of this disease.

Does not have a toxic effect on the heart or sedative effect. It has an effect for more than 12 hours from the moment of administration, so it does not require frequent use.

The disadvantage of this drug is that loratidine passes into breast milk and is therefore not suitable for use during breastfeeding.

Corticosteroids for treating allergies

There is one characteristic feature in the use of corticosteroid drugs: these drugs are not suitable for long-term use, since they have not only a powerful anti-allergic effect, but also equally powerful side effects. For this reason, they are usually prescribed for a period of no more than 5 days to relieve acute allergy symptoms. further treatment is carried out with other drugs with less pronounced side effects.

In cases where long-term therapy with corticosteroid drugs is necessary, concomitant medications and dietary supplements are prescribed to maintain the functioning of the adrenal cortex.

Allergy eye drops

Often the eyes are the organ that is most susceptible to allergic reactions in a patient when exposed to pollen. This is due both to the characteristic effect of the allergen on the organs of vision, and to the fact that it is able to enter directly into the mucous membrane of the eyes and have a local irritant effect there.

Opatanol is a drug with antihistamine properties, used in the form of eye drops. Effectively relieves dilation of eye vessels, redness, itching, and reduces inflammatory reactions.

This is a fairly safe drug that is suitable for long-term use. It is advisable to start using it several days before the expected flowering of the allergen plant.

Then it will be most effective.

Drop into the eyes several times a day, 1-2 drops. The interval between uses should be at least 8 hours.

Loteprednol - anti-allergy drops for topical use, is a corticosteroid drug. Effectively relieves the manifestations of allergic conjunctivitis, relieving all symptoms of an allergic reaction in the eye area and adjacent tissues.

Prescribed in short courses, 4-5 days, for acute manifestations of allergic reactions. With long-term use, it can cause widespread side effects throughout the body.

It is not recommended for use in infectious diseases due to the fact that loterprednol, like any corticosteroid drug, suppresses the immune system.

Visine is a vasoconstrictor drop that relieves redness and eye fatigue. It is not recommended to use for more than 4 days, since there is a direct risk of vasodilation if the active substance is not ingested.

Preventing allergies to flowers

• When the plant is flowering, do not take walks under the following conditions: morning and afternoon, windy and dry weather, in places where potential allergens accumulate;
• Use wet cleaning to prevent the accumulation of allergens in the room;
• Use special filters to purify indoor air from pollen;
• Use respirators and sunglasses to prevent pollen ingress;
• Install special barriers on windows

Attention! The purpose of this article is to familiarize yourself with the phenomenon of pollen allergy. Do not under any circumstances use the information from this article, as well as from any other sources, for the purpose of self-medication.

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How to deal with allergies to flowers?

Spring is the time when nature comes to life, everything awakens from winter sleep, plants begin to bloom wildly. And this cannot go unnoticed by allergy sufferers, because allergies do not sleep, bringing concern to a person. Today we will look at a problem such as flower allergy.

Allergies to flowers are common today in people of all ages. And of course, everyone is concerned about the question: what measures to take to combat this disease. Let's take a closer look at the problem itself. Health professionals call bloom allergies hay fever.

From English pollen is translated as “pollen.” This allergy to flowering causes inflammation of the mucous membranes and lacrimation, which is accompanied by a terrible sneezing and redness in the eye area.

But don’t despair: you can and even need to start fighting allergy symptoms on time.

Flower allergies are caused by three types of plants, or rather their pollen. These include:

• weeds;
• cereals;
• flowering trees whose pollen is carried by the wind.

This allergy is usually classified as seasonal, since the exacerbation coincides with the frequency of flowering of certain plant species. In the spring, from April to May, the wind carries pollen from birch and hazel trees, alder and poplar.

In summer, the flowering of cereal crops gains momentum. Green meadows cause a lot of inconvenience for allergy sufferers. Ragweed is another terrible allergen that aggravates allergies and can cause complications.

Ambrosia and its pollen can fly hundreds of kilometers, causing harm to allergy sufferers.

Hay fever occurs in both adults and children. Seasonal rhinitis, or flower allergy, is also widespread among adolescents. What are the manifestations of the disease by which we can recognize it?

Symptoms of the disease

So, let's look at the symptoms of hay fever. The first sign is terrible redness of the eyes, profuse lacrimation, as the mucous membrane is severely irritated.

The second thing that should alert the average person is nasal congestion and heavy discharge, similar to a cold. It is very important to understand in time what is happening to the body and begin treatment correctly.

Otherwise, in the next flowering season, complications may arise in the form of shortness of breath, continuous coughing and attacks of asthmatic suffocation.

Treatment methods

Hyposensitization is an innovative treatment method. What is the essence of this treatment? The patient is injected with an allergen into the body in small doses to adapt the body to the allergen, then the dose is increased. The sensitivity of the body during the procedure is significantly reduced, the symptoms gradually disappear.

If you do not trust doctors and are not ready for innovative methods of treatment, folk methods and remedies will undoubtedly come to your aid, for example, calendula tincture and strings relieve inflammation from the mucous membrane.

It is also necessary to monitor your diet and keep your immune system in order throughout the year, including during the flowering period, and your body will thank you. It is necessary to introduce walnuts, flaxseed oil and fish oil into the diet.

All these simple tips and recommendations will help you avoid complications from flower allergies.

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