Poplar fluff allergy

"I'm allergic to poplar fluff!" - you often hear this time of year.

Scientists have long since found out that there can be no allergy to poplar fluff as such. But allergies can be caused by pollen and spores that this fluff carries on itself, collecting them like a sponge. And if you suffer from an allergy to fluff and do not want to take antihistamines all summer, you should consult an allergist and find out what pollen, spores or other elements of the summer environment you are allergic to. The doctor will help you find out and take measures to cure yourself. Perhaps this can be done without medication - today a special diet has been developed for allergy sufferers.

So, in order to react less painfully to the ubiquitous poplar fluff, allergy sufferers are advised to temporarily stop eating carrots, celery, rice, oatmeal and tree fruits. In addition, it is necessary to at least reduce (preferably sharply or completely eliminate) the amount of baked goods, bakery products, sweets and carbonated drinks in the diet. Doctors also strongly advise allergy sufferers to quit smoking, at least during the "poplar" period.

A true allergy to poplar fluff is extremely rare in nature.

Symptoms of allergy to poplar fluff are manifested by a feeling of burning in the eyes, lacrimation, photophobia. The eyelids swell and become inflamed - allergic conjunctivitis develops. Itching in the nose, nasopharynx, ears is especially debilitating. The mucous membranes of the nasal and oral cavities swell, the sensitivity of the nerve endings embedded in them increases, and the slightest movement of air, odors cause sneezing attacks, profuse discharge of liquid transparent mucus from the nose. There may also be urticaria, dizziness, headache, insomnia. The most severe manifestation of allergy is bronchial asthma. That is why it is very important to consult a doctor at the first signs of an allergic reaction.

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People with increased sensitivity to poplar fluff should drink medicinal herbs very carefully (starting with small doses), since they can affect the body in a similar way to poplar fluff. For the same reason, you should not use cosmetics containing plant pollen.

And in order to prevent poplar fluff from entering the house, cover the vents and windows with special nets or gauze.

There is a pattern - the hotter and windier the weather, the more poplar fluff flies and the worse it is tolerated by people. Heavy rain and cold weather bring relief. Allergy sufferers are advised not to go outside in the middle of the day (from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.) in dry, windy weather - the air then has the highest concentration of pollen. Do wet cleaning in the apartment every day - at least at night and air it out, covering the windows with gauze. When coming in from the street, wash yourself thoroughly and rinse your nose and nasopharynx with water (pharmacies now have convenient sprays based on purified sea water)

But fluff causes not only allergies, but also discomfort. Getting under clothes and sticking to the body, it can cause irritation. This happens especially often with children who often play with poplar fluff and collect it. To protect your child, you will need suitable children's clothing, which should not be too loose, but easily ventilated so that the child does not sweat in it. And fluff practically does not stick to a dry body and does not cause any irritation. Adults who experience similar discomfort from an abundance of fluff should also dress correctly, avoiding synthetic materials, too tight, as well as too loose clothing.

8 rules against allergies

1. Try not to allow large accumulations of poplar fluff indoors. Close the windows in the car when driving through poplar alleys. At home, cover the windows with a fine mosquito net or curtain them with gauze soaked in water.
2. Use a seawater spray: spray your nose several times a day. This will clear the nasal passages of fluff, moisturize the mucous membranes, and reduce swelling.
3. Poplar fluff: stop, allergy! If you have a lot of poplars in your yard, wipe the surfaces in your apartment with a damp cloth twice a day - morning and evening. A vacuum cleaner won't help: it doesn't so much collect fluff as blow it around the corners.
4. When coming in from outside, be sure to wash your face and rinse your nose.
5. Choose your allergy medications carefully. Keep in mind that each of them is suitable for relieving very specific symptoms. Erius is for urticaria, fenkarol is for sore throat, claritin and clarotadin relieve itchy skin. Diazolin is better for children.
6. When buying allergy medications, read the annotation carefully. Pay attention to this point: can you drive a car after taking this antihistamine? Some allergy medications cause drowsiness.
7. Don't get carried away with nasal drops like naphthyzine or galazolin, you can quickly get hooked. Nasal drops can be used no more than twice a day and no longer than a week, otherwise you risk getting serious health problems.
8. If you have a severe allergy to poplar fluff, follow a special diet. It consists of the following.

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You can't: citrus fruits, nuts, fish and fish products, poultry and poultry products, chocolate and chocolate treats, coffee, smoked products, vinegar, mustard, mayonnaise and other spices, horseradish, radish, turnip, tomatoes, eggplant, mushrooms, eggs, milk, strawberries, wild strawberries, melon, pineapple, pastry, honey.

You can: lean beef; soups: cereal, vegetable on secondary beef broth or vegetarian; butter, olive oil; boiled potatoes; porridge: buckwheat, rolled oats, rice; fermented milk products: cottage cheese, kefir, yogurt; fresh cucumbers, dill; baked apples; tea; compotes from apples, plums, currants, cherries, dried fruits; white bread.

Please note that any alcohol, including herbal infusions, increases allergies.

Attention! Allergies are often confused with colds due to similar symptoms, so if any of these symptoms occur during the flowering season, you should consult a doctor. Only a doctor can determine what they are caused by: a traditional cold or allergic reactions and prescribe appropriate treatment.