spring is the season when everything begins to be full of vitality, but the flying fluffy in March and April really makes people collapse. We find that there are many white fluffy like cotton flying in the sky, which is very annoying, especially for people with pollen allergy. So what is this white hair?
What is the white hair flying in spring?
These white hairs fly down from willow trees. Their name is not white hairs, but catkins. They fly everywhere in the air, on the street, in the park and in the yard, and sometimes they will pounce on the children's faces. In fact, if you look carefully, you will find that there is a small black spot in the white hair, which is the seed of willow. These seeds are carried to other places or far away by flying white hairs.
You know, these flying white hairs are catkins, which contain the seeds of willows. In fact, people often plant the branches of willow directly in the wet soil to plant willow. In this way, it is not only much more convenient than sowing, but also very easy for willow to live.
Symptoms of catkins allergy
According to experts, catkins, as an allergen, can cause allergic symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, cough, asthma, wheezing and itching. In severe cases, patients will have symptoms such as asthma and laryngeal edema, which are life-threatening. Allergic reactions often have a certain specificity, for allergens that can cause their own allergic reactions, sometimes even if the exposure is small, it may also cause severe allergic reactions.
How does catkin allergy do?
They are treated with antiallergic drugs.
In the short term, patients with mild symptoms of catkins allergy can be exempted from treatment, and taking anti allergic drugs can relieve symptoms.
If the symptoms continue to worsen, it is necessary to see a doctor in time for further treatment.
If the patient has chest tightness, asphyxia, need to be the first time to the nearest emergency hormone treatment.
Desensitization agent therapy can be used for systematic desensitization treatment.
How to prevent catkins allergy?
Do the following to reduce the probability of allergy:
1. Wear masks, glasses, hats, scarves and gloves when going out to reduce the contact between catkins and skin.
2. Before entering the room, carefully remove the catkins attached to the body to ensure that the catkins are not brought into the room.
3. Close the doors and windows to prevent catkins from flying in. When driving out, you should also close the windows and turn on the air conditioner in the car.
4. Do a good job in personal hygiene. Go out and go home to wash your face and take a bath before going to bed.
5. Pay attention to rest, ensure adequate sleep and improve the autoimmune function.
6. Light diet, less greasy, sweet and stimulating food, quit smoking and limit alcohol.