Popular Science丨Don’t let allergies get to you in spring!

Spend the long winter

Spring is here, and flowers are blooming

Grass is green and flowers are in full bloom

Spring always brings endless hope to people

However, for some people, spring is not only about warmth and flowers.

There are endless troubles

For example, unstoppable

Tears, sneezes, and runny nose

Today we are going to talk about this

"Sweet troubles"

In this season of "love and hate"

You who have allergies

How to survive in the cracks?

Let's learn together

Why are allergies more likely to occur in spring? Unlike the cold winter, the biggest change in spring is the rise in temperature and humidity.

Such changes not only allow animals and plants to revive, but also cause a sudden increase in pollen, mold, dust mites and animal dander in the air and soil. People with special physical conditions will develop allergic symptoms or aggravate their existing symptoms when they come into contact with these substances.

Of course, as the temperature rises, there is frequent alternation between cold and warm air, and unstable temperature is also an important cause of skin allergies.

In the four seasons of the year, the ultraviolet rays in winter are the weakest. Since the human body has adapted to the weak ultraviolet environment in winter, the ultraviolet rays in the air increase in spring, and the skin's sensitivity to ultraviolet rays increases, and the epidermal cells of the skin are more susceptible to ultraviolet damage than in winter.

In the summer

The skin has adapted to the strong ultraviolet environment

In addition, everyone is concerned about sun protection in summer

Well prepared

therefore

Allergic dermatitis is less likely to occur in summer

How do allergies occur? Normally, the immune system protects the body from invading viruses and bacteria by producing antibodies.

When foreign pathogenic microorganisms are recognized by the human immune system, it is equivalent to being posted with a "wanted warrant". If these "enemies" invade again next time, the body's immune system will quickly produce an immune response.

But by chance, the immune system occasionally "misjudges" some substances that are harmless to the human body as "enemies" and attacks them.

Allergies occur when the human immune system overreacts to natural, harmless substances in the air, water, contacts or food, causing damage to the body's normal cells, tissues and organs.

Common allergy symptoms in spring

In mild cases, symptoms include itchy eyes, nasal congestion, sneezing, runny nose, and tearing; in severe cases, it can induce bronchial asthma, allergic dermatitis, laryngeal edema, urticaria, neurovascular edema, etc.

Some people feel itchy nose and sneeze constantly in spring. This is allergic rhinitis caused by the irritation of pollen dispersed in the air.

Some people experience itchy eyes in the spring, accompanied by conjunctival congestion and a mild foreign body sensation. After repeated attacks for several years, the symptoms will gradually worsen, accompanied by photophobia, burning sensation, and mucous secretions from the eyelid margin from time to time. This is a typical manifestation of spring conjunctivitis.

Countermeasures: Prevention is better than cure For various allergies in spring, prevention is better than cure, and we should start with daily life, diet conditioning and physical exercise.

1. In terms of diet, you can increase the intake of bean products, and you can also eat foods rich in amino acids such as glutinous rice products, sesame powder, walnuts, etc.; in addition, you should consume foods rich in multiple vitamins and minerals to enhance the body's immunity and thus resist the invasion of various pathogenic factors.

2. Appropriate outdoor activities are also one of the ways to improve the body's disease resistance. People with a history of spring allergies should try to avoid places with lush flowers and trees, and do not touch flowers and plants casually; wear long-sleeved clothes, shoes and socks when going out for an outing, and bring anti-allergic drugs. If you experience itchy skin, fever, cough, and shortness of breath, you should leave the environment quickly. If the symptoms are mild, you can take anti-allergic drugs on your own; if you have asthma symptoms, you should go to the hospital for diagnosis and treatment in time. For friends who have already developed dermatitis, they should go to a regular hospital for diagnosis and treatment. Eat more fresh vegetables and fruits, and avoid spicy and irritating foods; when itching or pain occurs, do not wash with hot water, and do not use highly alkaline soap to wash, so as not to irritate the skin.

3. You should pay attention to developing good living habits, maintain a regular life and get enough sleep; wash your face with cold water every day to avoid dry skin; avoid excessive sun exposure; choose cosmetics that do not contain strong fragrances, alcohol and other irritating chemical ingredients.

4. Don’t get depressed or nervous because of spring allergies, as this may aggravate the allergy symptoms. In fact, it is not just spring. Many people are prone to allergies when the seasons change. As long as you treat it well in the acute stage, take active prevention measures in the remission period, find out the reasons that may affect your immune system, and treat both the symptoms and the root cause.

Beautiful spring

It shouldn't just be coughing and sneezing

Treat allergies correctly

Everyone can enjoy the spring