'willows are green on the ground, and poplars are flying in the sky. 'Beijing is going to be full of catkins again soon. In spring, many people are allergic to catkins. White hair is very annoying. What are the symptoms of catkins allergy? How to prevent catkins allergy?
Symptoms and treatment of catkins allergy
According to Li Fulun, 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 a small amount of exposure may cause severe allergic reactions. Whether allergy occurs or not has little to do with the physical condition of the human body at that time. People with allergic constitution can cause allergic reactions even if they are in good health. 'said Liu Zhao. Some people are born with allergic constitution, but there are also many people who may be allergic to catkins due to inflammation and virus infection, Li added.
Both doctors said that catkins allergy and other allergies treatment principle is the same, are treated through anti allergic drugs. Li Fulun suggested that catkin allergy patients with mild symptoms in a short period of time can be exempted from treatment, and taking anti allergy drugs on their own can relieve symptoms. But if the symptoms continue to worsen, the symptoms of systemic erythema, papules, wheezes and pruritus aggravate, it is necessary to see a doctor in time for further treatment. If the patient has chest tightness, asphyxia, it is likely that the allergy induced laryngeal edema, need to be the first time to the nearest emergency hormone treatment, otherwise there will be life-threatening. People with asthma, atopic dermatitis, eczema, severe heart failure, emphysema and other basic diseases should pay more attention to prevent catkins allergy.
The harm of catkins is so great, what can we do to get rid of the problem of catkins allergy? Both doctors mentioned that systematic desensitization treatment can be carried out through desensitization agent therapy, but the treatment cycle of desensitization agent is long, it takes at least two years, and it is not effective for all patients.
How to prevent catkins allergy
Catkins allergy is difficult to prevent, Liu Zhao said, prevention of traditional Chinese medicine is mostly from the perspective of improving the overall situation of the human body, through the two-way immune regulation of traditional Chinese medicine, reduce the sensitivity of the human body to specific allergens. Through modern research, we found that traditional Chinese medicine prescription Yupingfeng powder has a similar effect, massage and acupuncture can also improve the immune state of the human body, these methods can be used under the guidance of professional doctors.
Li Fulun said that it is very important to prevent catkins allergy and contact with allergens. Some elderly people who have suffered a lot can choose to be migratory birds and go to other places to rest in the season of catkins flying. But what should those people who can't leave because of their work and life do? Li Fulun suggests that they can try to arm themselves fully, reduce their contact with catkins, and pay attention to diet and rest. By doing the following, they can reduce the allergy probability:
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 autoimmune function.
6. Light diet, less greasy, sweet and stimulating food, quit smoking and limit alcohol.