Health Science | The whole city is filled with the fragrance of sweet-scented osmanthus, but you should also be careful about allergies when enjoying the flowers

If autumn has a smell, it must be the scent of osmanthus

Recently, Jiujiang has also become sweet-scented osmanthus ...!

Jiujiang Nanhu Park

The green coverage rate of the park is over 90%.

Ginkgo, osmanthus, camphor, Podocarpus, etc.

There are more than 100 kinds of rare plants

The sweet-scented osmanthus, when in full bloom, spreads its fragrance far away.

Chinese Virtuous Mother Garden

Yanshui Pavilion

New Park Road

There are sweet-scented osmanthus trees on both sides of the road. Walking on the sidewalk, the strong fragrance makes people greedily take a few more breaths~

But for some people, this sweet smell also brings troubles. Recently, the ENT department of a hospital revealed that the number of outpatient visits increased sharply after the osmanthus blossoms were opened. In one case, more than 20 patients were received in half a day. All of them were due to pollen allergies.

More than 20 patients were treated in half a day

Allergies to pollen

"The number of outpatient visits has increased dramatically since the osmanthus flowers bloomed."

In just half a day, more than 20 patients with allergic rhinitis were seen in the outpatient clinic.

Mostly due to pollen allergy

Mostly young and middle-aged

Nasal congestion, sneezing, coughing, runny nose, itchy nose

The most common typical symptom of allergic rhinitis

Some people may also experience symptoms such as frequent throat clearing, coughing, fatigue and discomfort

"Stimulated" by the strong aroma of osmanthus

Patients with allergic rhinitis

Not a few

And allergen test tips

Proportion of allergens mainly derived from plants

It has also increased compared with the previous

Seasonal rhinitis allergens

Mainly plant pollen

In addition to pollen, autumn allergies

Dew and precipitation can cause mold to grow on fallen plants

When people touch or inhale mold spores

Also prone to allergies

Many people think

Allergic rhinitis is just a little painful when it occurs.

Just bear with it and it will pass

However, the human nose, sinuses, oral cavity, middle ear

They are all connected

Long-term chronic allergic rhinitis

It may also cause sinusitis, bronchitis,

Pharyngitis, sleep apnea and other diseases

In severe cases, it may even cause laryngeal edema and difficulty breathing.

Friendly reminder

The pathogenesis of allergic rhinitis is closely related to genetics, environment and immune system response. It usually breaks out in certain seasons and has become a "frequent visitor" in the lives of many people. Autumn is the season when plants such as osmanthus release pollen. Many people who are sensitive to these allergens will experience a series of uncomfortable symptoms such as nasal congestion, runny nose and sneezing.

Relevant studies have found that although osmanthus pollen does not cause allergies, the strong aroma of osmanthus can induce allergic reactions in some patients with allergic constitutions. For those with allergic constitutions who are easily sickened by the fragrance of osmanthus, it is wise to stay away from it.

For patients with allergic rhinitis, early intervention and treatment are very important. Timely medical treatment can effectively alleviate symptoms and prevent the condition from getting worse. In addition to drug treatment, it is also recommended that everyone try to avoid contact with allergens during the allergy season and maintain good living habits.

Daily preventive measures include avoiding contact with allergens, keeping the indoor environment clean, removing dust mites, trying not to keep or get close to furry pets, and avoiding contact with pollen, etc.;

When going out, you should take personal protection measures, wear a mask and protective glasses when necessary to prevent some pollen and dust from entering the nose or eyes;

If you inhale a lot of pollen or dust, you can perform nasal irrigation under the guidance of a doctor.

A trick to relieve nasal congestion: Massaging the nasal acupoints can improve symptoms such as nasal congestion, runny nose, and sneezing during rhinitis attacks.

Massage method: Use the middle finger to massage the Yingxiang, Bitong and Yintang points for half a minute each. Massage until the local swelling is felt, and the range of motion should not be too large.

Yingxiang point can dispel wind-heat, clear the nasal passages, and help patients relieve symptoms of nasal congestion; Bitong point can prevent and treat rhinitis, sinusitis, and headaches; Moyintang point has the effects of improving eyesight, clearing the nose, and calming the mind.

Allergic rhinitis cannot be completely cured at present, but if preventive measures are taken in daily life, timely medical treatment is sought, and active intervention and treatment are carried out, it can basically be controlled and improved in the long term and recurrences can be effectively reduced.

Don’t pick up the osmanthus flowers on the roadside ! Don’t eat them!

Many people like to pick osmanthus flowers on the roadside and take them home to soak in water or eat. Here is a reminder: there are many bacteria and insect eggs on these osmanthus petals. If they are not cleaned properly, it is very easy to cause diarrhea and abdominal pain for people with weak constitution and poor digestion.

In addition, doctors remind that the pollen of fresh osmanthus can cause allergies in some people, so it is not recommended to use fresh osmanthus to make tea directly. In particular, the osmanthus on the roadside absorbs dust and car exhaust and is not suitable for consumption. In addition, the landscaping department will spray pesticides on the landscape flowers and trees to prevent pests.

Therefore, do not blindly eat osmanthus flowers picked on the roadside, but buy them through regular channels. If you experience any discomfort after eating them, seek medical attention immediately to avoid delaying treatment. When using osmanthus flowers as medicine, it is recommended to go to a regular hospital and use them under the guidance of a professional doctor.

Autumn is beautiful, sweet-scented osmanthus is fragrant

But remember that the osmanthus flowers on the roadside and in public green spaces

Don’t eat it, don’t pick it up!