Warmer Climate, More Pollen, Worse Allergies: How to Fight Back
SUNDAY, April 18, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- Climate change has made North America's pollen season longer and more severe, but there are ways to reduce your allergy misery, according to the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI).
The best way to deal with worsening pollen seasons is to get ahead of them.
"If you know it's likely that your allergy symptoms will arrive earlier in the spring or fall season, start taking your medications sooner," ACAAI President Dr. Luz Fonacier said in a college news release.
"If you begin your medications two to three weeks before your symptoms begin in earnest, chances are your suffering will be lessened," Fonacier said.
Pollen levels tend to be higher from trees in the spring, grasses in the summer and weeds in the fall, but may vary depending on weather conditions and where you live.
Along with starting to take your allergy medications early, the ACAAI recommends other ways to control your symptoms:
Keep windows closed during pollen season, especially during the day, and use air conditioning whenever possible.
Know which pollens you are sensitive to and then check pollen counts. In spring and summer -- tree and grass pollen season -- levels are highest in the evening. In late summer and early fall -- ragweed pollen season -- levels are highest in the morning.
Take a shower, wash your hair and change clothing after working or playing outdoors.
Wear sunglasses and a hat outside to keep pollen out of eyes and hair. Also, along with protecting you against COVID-19, wearing a face mask could provide a barrier against pollen.
If you feel like your fall and spring allergies are getting worse each year, you are probably right. If staying indoors during these times of year and over-the-counter allergy medications are not helping control your symptoms, consult an allergist, Fonacier recommended.
The American Academy of Pediatrics has tips for controlling your child's seasonal allergies.
SOURCE: American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, news release, April 21, 2021
Hali ya hewa ya joto, Pollen zaidi, na Madhara ya Mzio: Jinsi ya Kupigana nyuma Jumapili, Aprili 18, 2021 (HealthDay News) - Mabadiliko ya hali ya hewa yamefanya msimu wa chavua ya Amerika Kaskazini kuwa mrefu na mkali zaidi, lakini kuna njia za kupunguza shida yako ya mzio, kulingana na Chuo cha Amerika cha Mzio, Pumu na Immunolojia (ACAAI). Njia bora ya kukabiliana na kuongezeka kwa msimu wa chavua ni kuzipiga mbio. "Ikiwa unajua ni uwezekano kwamba dalili zako za mzio zitawasili mapema katika msimu wa majira ya kuchipua au kuanguka, anza kuchukua dawa zako mapema, ""Msimamizi wa ACAAI, Dk Luz Fonacier, alisema katika taarifa ya habari ya chuo kikuu." "Ikiwa utaanza kutumia dawa hizo wiki mbili hadi tatu kabla ya dalili zako kuanza, uwezekano ni kwamba mateso yako yatapungua", akasema Fonacier. Kiasi cha chavua ya mimea ya majani huongezeka wakati wa majira ya joto, wakati wa majira ya joto, na wakati wa majira ya baridi kali, lakini inaweza kutofautiana kulingana na hali ya hewa na mahali unapoishi. Pamoja na kuanza kuchukua dawa za mzio mapema, ACAA inashauri njia nyingine za kudhibiti dalili zako: Weka madirisha yaliyofungwa wakati wa msimu wa chavua, haswa wakati wa mchana, na tumia kiyoyozi kila inapowezekana. Jua ni chavua gani unazovutiwa nazo kisha angalia idadi ya chavua. Katika majira ya kuchipua na majira ya kiangazi - majira ya chavua ya miti na nyasi - viwango ni vya juu zaidi jioni. Mwishoni mwa kiangazi na mwanzoni mwa vuli - wakati wa chavua ya ambrosia - viwango ni vya juu zaidi asubuhi. Kuoga, kuosha nywele na kubadilisha nguo baada ya kufanya kazi au kucheza nje. Vaa miwani ya jua na kofia nje ili kuzuia chavua isiingie machoni na nywele. Pamoja na kukukinga dhidi ya COVID-19, kuvaa kinyago cha uso kunaweza kutoa kizuizi dhidi ya chavua. Ikiwa unafikiri kwamba mzio wako wa majira ya kupukutika kwa majani unazidi kuwa mbaya kila mwaka, labda uko sahihi. Ikiwa kukaa ndani ya nyumba wakati huu wa mwaka na dawa za mzio zisizo na dawa hazisaidii kudhibiti dalili zako, wasiliana na mtaalamu wa mzio, Fonnacier alipendekeza. Chuo cha Marekani cha Pediatrics kina mapendekezo ya kudhibiti mzio wa majira ya mtoto wako. "Kama ilivyoelezwa katika jarida la ""American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology"" (Koleji ya Amerika ya Madhara ya Mzio, Pumu na Kinga), ""Uchunguzi wa Ugonjwa wa Asthma na Ugonjwa wa Ugonjwa wa Ugonjwa wa Ugonjwa wa Ugonjwa wa Ugonjwa wa Ugonjwa wa Ugonjwa wa Ugonjwa wa Ugonjwa wa Ugonjwa wa Ugonjwa wa Ugonjwa wa Ugonjwa wa Ugonjwa wa Ugonjwa wa Ugonjwa wa Ugonjwa wa Ugonjwa wa Ugonjwa wa Ugonjwa."""