The Association of Ambulatory Physicians continues to publish materials on a variety of medical topics. Since during the war people do not always have access to quality medicine, today we will talk about what to do if the manifestations of seasonal allergies caught you by surprise. These simple rules can alleviate the symptoms.
Traditionally, let’s start with the theory. An allergy is a specific reaction of the body to a certain allergen of any origin (whether natural or artificial). The most common symptoms include sneezing, runny nose, cough, shortness of breath, rashes on the face and body, itching, etc.
Algorithm of actions in the event of an allergic reaction
First of all, contact with allergens should be avoided. Next, if possible, you should take the simplest antihistamine medical drugs that are available for purchase without special prescriptions. If there are no such drugs, you can use the medicines that are used during a cold: a runny nose can be relieved with a vasoconstrictor spray, and a cough can be relieved with cooling lollipops.
If such actions do not help, you should contact an allergist.
How to reduce the manifestations of allergic reactions during the flowering season:
• allergists recommend starting to take allergy medicine even before the start of the season (in reduced doses in a few weeks);
• if it is not possible to avoid contact with the allergen, you should wear a mask that covers both the mouth and the nose;
• try to limit movement on the street in windy weather;
• after being outside, you should take a shower and definitely wash your head to destroy the remains of the allergen;
• when you return home, you must change your clothes;
• try to open windows in your apartment or car as rarely as possible;
• perform wet cleaning regularly (at least once a day).
It is these simple rules that will help you to slightly reduce the impact of allergens on the body. Do not neglect these simple tips and be healthy!
We will remind you that recently we wrote about the doctors of which specialties Ukrainians most often turned to since the beginning of the full-scale war.
According to the materials: Facebook page of the National Health Service of Ukraine for the patient
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