In the autumn period, diseases such as allergic rhinitis, sinusitis and asthma are more common. Although spring and summer come to mind first when pollen allergy is mentioned, some weed pollens are more common in late August, September and October. Upset. Dr. Ayhan Değer talked about ways to avoid allergies in the fall.
Dr. Underlining that allergic respiratory diseases and viral respiratory tract infections are often confused due to some common symptoms, Ayhan Değer said, “There are some important differences in these two groups. While fever, weakness, malaise, sore throat, muscle and joint pain are common in viral infections; It is rarely seen in allergic respiratory diseases. Again, since there is no transmission in allergic respiratory diseases, similar complaints do not occur in the immediate environment. However, because viral respiratory infections can be transmitted very easily, similar symptoms are very common.” he said.
These symptoms may indicate an allergy:
- Runny nose and congestion
- watering eyes
- Sneeze
- Cough
- wheezing
- Itchy eyes and nose
- Postnasal drip
Stating that personalized treatments relieve him, Değer said, “The treatment may vary depending on the cause and severity of the allergy. There are many drugs that can be used. Steroid nasal sprays can reduce problems in the nose. Antihistamines help stop sneezing, sneezing and itching. Decogestants help relieve congestion and get rid of mucus in the nose. Sometimes it may be necessary to use antibiotics. In asthma, steroid inhalers (directly to the airways), breathing inhaler drugs, and oral tablets called montelukast are used. said.
Vaccination provides significant benefits in countering these diseases. Vaccine; It is recommended for people who have an allergen detected in skin or blood tests and who have severe symptoms, especially those who use a lot of drugs for a long time. The aim of vaccine treatment is to make the body insensitive to the allergen. The success rate of this treatment, which is applied in respiratory allergies such as pollen, house dust, mold, is quite high. Although this treatment method, which is planned and performed by allergy specialists, is applied in the form of injections, it can also be given in the form of sublingual tablets in some allergies.
Value, who gave advice to avoid allergies, said that they should be paid attention to:
“Pollen numbers are highest in the morning in late summer and early autumn. Pollen can also fluctuate on windy, hot days, after a rain. In these times when the pollen count is high, it is important not to open doors or windows and to limit the time spent outside.
When you need to go out, it will be appropriate to take off your clothes and take a shower when entering the house. It is beneficial not to dry the washed laundry outside.
Especially children may like to play with piles of leaves. It is important to avoid this. Because playing in these piles can spread millions of mold spores into the air. This can facilitate the development of diseases.
If there is moisture and mold in the living area, it would be correct to remove it if possible. Cigarette smoke can also increase allergies.
House dust loves a warm and humid environment and multiplies very quickly. For this reason, it is undesirable for the sleeping place to be hot and humid. Bed linen, sheets and pillowcases should be washed at least 55 degrees once a week.
Books, carpets, toys, etc. that will attract dust in the environment. It is important not to.
Dust should be taken by the person who is not sick frequently and vacuum cleaners for mites should be used.
It is important to make flu and Covid-19 vaccines.”
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