Achoo! It must be springAchoo! It must be spring
With the arrival of spring many people's thoughts turn to love. Others are too busy sneezing to think about romance.
Allergic rhinitis can be triggered by a variety of allergens. That includes pollen which is abundant during the spring.
Instead of spending a pleasant day strolling through the park or doing other outdoor activities people with hay fever are often forced to retreat indoors.
Here's why: When people with allergic rhinitis inhale allergens such as pollen those allergens combine with an allergic antibody called immunoglobulin E (IgE). People with allergies have more IgE in their bodies than people who don't have allergies.
The combination of the allergen and IgE results in the body releasing chemicals such as histamine as it tries to fight off the allergen. It's those chemicals released by the body that result in those uncomfortable allergic symptoms - nasal congestion watery eyes sneezing itching and headaches.
Here are some tips on how to reduce your springtime hay fever misery:
- Keep windows closed at night to prevent pollen from drifting into your home.
- Keep your early morning outdoor activities to a minimum. That's when trees and plants usually emit pollen.
- Close your car windows.
- Stay indoors when pollen counts are high and on windy days when pollen is being blown around.
- Be sure to take medications prescribed by your allergist.
- Don't hang bed sheets or clothing out to dry. They may collect pollen.
Written by Webmaster
Monday, 08 March 2010 21:18
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