Damascus-SANA
Allergy is generally defined as an allergic reaction of the immune system to any stimulus, whether it is seasonal or permanent, according to the specialist in ear, nose and throat diseases, Dr. Razan Al-Jassem.
Spring allergies are classified according to what Al-Jassem told SANA reporter as a seasonal allergy that appears during the spring as a result of the appearance of tree flowers, pollen, and sometimes grass and tree leaves.
Regarding the causes of allergies, Dr. Al-Jassem indicated that they are caused by the adhesion of some foreign objects, such as pollen, to the mucous membrane that lines the respiratory system, which forms the body’s reaction to these objects. Mucus secretion increases to get rid of these impurities, and the immune system works to secrete antibiotics to attack these objects, which is called an allergic reaction. that produces histamine.
With regard to the symptoms, Dr. Al-Jassem explained that the most prominent of them are a runny nose as a result of a cold, swelling and swelling of the mucous membranes and a stuffy nose, which sometimes forms headaches, tears, and increased sneezing and coughing as a kind of defensive reaction.
Symptoms can be alleviated, according to Dr. Al-Jassem, by avoiding exposure to open spaces and gardens, especially during a sudden rise in temperatures in the spring, closing doors and windows, wearing a mask, and losing weight as it increases the severity of allergic reactions, exercising and refraining from smoking, noting that some types of fruits and vegetables have similar properties. Pollen properties lead to allergies such as strawberry.
Dr. Al-Jassem pointed out that the people most susceptible to allergic reactions are those who have food, skin or respiratory allergies, in addition to people living in rural areas, the sea and places of olive and pine trees. She advised taking antihistamines as a treatment as they work to relieve side effects in addition to corticosteroids for some cases.
Rama Rashidi
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