Allergy to poplar fluff

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

Scientists have already found out for a long time that on poplar fluff as such allergies can not be. But allergies can cause pollen of plants, spores, which this fluff carries on itself, collecting, like a sponge. And if you are allergic to fluff and do not want to take antihistamines all summer, you should consult an allergist and clarify which pollen, spores or other elements of the summer environment you are allergic to. The doctor will help you find out and take action to be cured. Probably, it will be possible and without medicines - for today the special diet for sick of an allergy is developed.

So, in order to less painfully react to the ubiquitous poplar fluff, allergy sufferers are recommended to temporarily give up eating carrots, celery, rice, oatmeal and fruit growing on trees. In addition, it is necessary at least to reduce (preferably sharply or completely eliminate) the amount in the diet of baking, bakery products, sweets and carbonated drinks. Also, doctors strongly advise allergy sufferers to quit smoking, at least to the "poplar" period.

A true allergy to poplar fluff in nature is a huge rarity.

Symptoms of allergy to poplar fluff are manifested by the sensation of rubbing in the eyes, lacrimation, photophobia. Swelling, inflammation of the eyelids - allergic conjunctivitis develops. Especially prone to itching in the nose, nasopharynx, ears. The mucous membranes of the nasal cavity and mouth swell, the sensitivity of the nerve endings embedded in them increases, and the slightest movement of air, smells cause sneezing attacks, abundant discharge of liquid clear mucus from the nose. There may be hives, 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 very carefully drink medicinal herbs (starting with small doses), since they can affect the body in a manner similar to poplar fluff. For the same reason, do not use cosmetic preparations containing plant pollen.

And in order to block poplar fluff access to the house, close the window panes, windows with special nets or gauze.

There is a regularity - the hotter and windy the weather, the more poplar fluff flies and the worse it is carried by people. Relief brings a heavy rain, cooling. It is advisable not to go to the streets at the height of the day (from 11 to 18 hours) in a dry windy weather, in the air, then the highest concentration of pollen. Daily do in the apartment wet cleaning - in any case at night and air, tightening the windows gauze. Coming from the street, thoroughly wash and rinse the nose and nasopharynx with water (now in pharmacies there are convenient sprays based on marine purified water)

But fluff causes not only allergies, but also discomfort. Getting under clothes and sticking to the body, it can cause irritation. Especially often this happens with children who often play with poplar fluff, collect it. To protect the 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 to the dry body, fluff practically does not stick and does not cause any irritation. Adults who experience a similar discomfort from fluff abundance should also be dressed correctly, avoiding synthetic materials that are too tight, and too loose clothing.

8 rules against allergies

1. Try not to allow a large accumulation of poplar fluff in the premises. Close the windows in the car, passing through the poplar avenues. At home, close the windows with a small mosquito net, or curtain gauze moistened with water.
2. Use a spray with sea water: sprinkle your nose several times a day. So you will clear the nasal passages from the fluff, moisten the mucous membranes, remove the swelling.
3. Poplar fluff: stop, an allergy! If you have a lot of poplars in the yard of the house, twice a day - in the morning and in the evening - wipe the surfaces in the apartment with a damp cloth. The vacuum cleaner will not help: it does not collect as much fluff as it inflates it in the corners.
4. Coming from the street, be sure to wash and rinse your nose.
5. Carefully select medicines for allergies. Keep in mind, each of them is suitable for the removal of very specific symptoms. Erius - against urticaria, fenkarol - against perspiration in the throat, claritin, clarotadine - relieve the itching. Children are better suited diazolin.
6. When buying medicines for allergies, carefully read the abstract. Pay attention to this point: is it possible to control the machine by taking this antihistamine. Some means of allergy cause drowsiness.
7. Do not get carried away drops in the nose like naphthyzine or galazoline, you can quickly get hooked. You can use nasal drops no more than twice a day and not longer than a week, otherwise you risk serious health problems.
8. If you have a violent allergy to poplar fluff, observe a special diet. It consists in the following.

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You can not: citrus, nuts, fish and fish products, poultry and products made of it, chocolate and goodies from it, coffee, smoked products, vinegar, mustard, mayonnaise and other spices, horseradish, radish, radish, tomatoes, eggplant, mushrooms, eggs , milk, strawberries, strawberries, melon, pineapple, dough, honey.

Can: beef low-fat; soups: cereals, vegetables on secondary beef broth or vegetarian; butter, olive oil; Boiled potatoes; porridge: buckwheat, oats, rice; dairy products: cottage cheese, kefir, yogurt; fresh cucumbers, dill; apples baked; tea; compotes of apples, plums, currants, cherries, from dried fruits; White bread.

Note that any alcohol, including tinctures on herbs, increases allergies.

Attention! Allergies are often confused with colds due to similar signs, so for any of the manifestations in the flowering season of plants, you need to see a doctor. Only a physician can determine what they are caused by: a traditional cold or allergic reactions and prescribe appropriate treatment.