Pollen Allergies
Each season of the year (summer, spring, and fall) the trees, grasses and weeds will release a tiny particle called pollen. This pollen will then be in the air to fertilize other plants unfortunately the pollen enters the noses and throat of people. If the pollen interacts with the body it will create a reaction like allergic rhinitis or hay fever. The problem with hay fever or pollen allergy is that it’s inescapable, even if you stay indoor during the season. If some allergies can be prevented this allergy is seasonal and depends on the quantity of pollen produced outdoors. Even though you stay more time indoor, the pollen that is still present in the air can still go inside your house. Allergic reaction is really inevitable.
Causes, Symptoms and Preventions
The causes of the allergy are usually due to plants, weeds and grass that produce the pollen. This allergy is said to be seasonal that occurs between May and June when pollen is mass produced. Some example of pollen plants that can create allergies are:
- • trees – birch, hazel, willow
- • grass – rye grass, timothy grass
- • weeds – fat hen, rag weed, nettle
The symptoms experience by people who suffer pollen allergy is runny nose, itching, sneezing, allergic shiners (dark circles around the eyes) and conjunctivitis (this cause your eyes to be red and inflamed).
However, there are many ways to prevent pollen allergy. Here are some tips in order for you to avoid being affected by these allergens:
- • Stay indoors when the pollen count is high (morning and windy days)
- • If you are mowing or cleaning the house wear a pollen mask
- • Keep your doors and windows close
- • Wash your beddings and carpets regularly
- • Use an air humidifier
These are some suggestions on how to prevent pollen allergy but more information can be read in our related websites.
Related sites:
http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/p/pollen_allergy/intro.htm
http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=20277
http://www.allergyescape.com/Pollen-Allergy.html
http://www.healthscout.com/ency/68/98/main.html#DiagnosisofAllergies