With the arrival of spring many very positive things undoubtedly arrive for all of us, from the longer days and therefore more hours of enjoyment once the work day is over, to a better climate, which undoubtedly results in a better mood, even fruits and vegetables typical of this season, which provide us with vitamins that can sometimes alleviate, for example, possible spring fatigue.
However, not all that glitters is gold, and just as winter, which we happily leave behind, affects us with its low temperatures and, consequently, with the dreaded flu, spring brings with it the increasingly common allergies.
Pollen allergy
- Undoubtedly, the first that comes to mind and the most common is allergy to pollens, since it is at this time when trees and plants in general, both in the city and in the countryside, flourish, with the disastrous consequences that entail for millions of people in the world. This type of allergy is especially annoying, since the respiratory tract, from the nostrils to the bronchi, is affected. Runny nose, itching and difficulty breathing are the most common symptoms.
- It is necessary to consult the family doctor to know the extent of the allergy, but at home we can do endless things to be ready. The first and most important thing is to be well prepared even before the spring months arrive, so it is essential that we eat healthy during the winter and consume vegetables and fruits, and especially citrus fruits, to achieve a strong immune system, capable of rejecting possible threats.
- Keeping the respiratory tract clean is another precaution that helps combat allergies to pollen: baths with seawater, which is sold sterilized in pharmacies, are a good option. Likewise, keeping the house clean is essential: vacuuming better than sweeping is always more appropriate because in this way dust, which contains pollen among other substances, is more effectively eliminated.
Food allergy
- Other of the most common allergies are those that are due to intolerance to some food. These are usually more dangerous than the previous ones and usually develop in childhood. Eggs, milk, peanuts and tree nuts, shellfish, soybeans and wheat are the foods that cause the most allergies.
- The most common symptoms are hives, difficulty breathing, swelling of the mouth, nose and eyes, and a hoarse voice. However, if once the allergy is detected by a specialist the child does not consume it during the first five years of his life, the allergy tends to disappear without any further treatment.
- Allergies that persist in adults are due in most cases to tree nuts (mainly peanuts and walnuts) and fish (which should include shellfish). The symptoms are usually the same as those described above, although the complications in the respiratory tract are more severe.
- If both an allergy to pollen and one to any food are suspected, a specialist should be consulted as soon as possible, who will tell us what measures to adopt in each case. There is no definitive cure in any case, but both vaccines and preventive measures are usually the best palliatives.
