The Most Important Way To Prevent Spring Allergy Is To Avoid Allergens

Giving information about allergies that occur in the spring season, İhsan Başpınar said, “The picture that occurs with runny nose, itching in the nose, congestion, sneezing, watery eyes and redness due to tree, flower pollen and grass is called spring allergy or seasonal allergic rhinitis.”

İhsan Başpınar, Pediatrician İhsan Başpınar from BHT CLINIC Istanbul Tema Hospital, answered the questions about hay fever. Stating that spring allergy can occur in all age groups, Başpınar stated that it most often starts in the transition from childhood to adulthood and that genetic predisposition and environmental factors play an important role in the occurrence of allergies.

Başpınar listed the symptoms of spring allergy: “It negatively affects the child's school success and quality of life with the emergence of symptoms such as nasal congestion, runny nose, sneezing attacks, redness around the eyes and nose, itching, decreased sense of smell and taste, distraction, sleep and fatigue, itching on the palate and nose.”

What are the ways to prevent Spring Allergy

Saying that the most important way of protection is to avoid allergens, Başpınar listed the symptoms as follows: “Not going out during peak pollen hours, windy and dry weather, using hats, glasses and masks, wearing long-sleeved dresses and pants, using pollen filters at home and in the vehicle, taking a shower, changing clothes, staying away from flowery and grassy environments, staying away from smoking environments can be ways to protect against spring allergies.”

Başpınar said, “After a detailed examination; Spring allergy can be diagnosed with serum IgE and eosinophil levels, nasal smear, skin tests, specific allergen research in the blood.”

What is the treatment for Spring Allergy

Cortisone sprays and antiallergic drugs are used as medical treatment.

Immunotherapy can be performed in patients who show allergy symptoms at least two seasons a week or whose complaints persist for 6 months if they cannot be controlled with antiallergic drugs. Treatment with own blood (autohemeotherapy) and ozone therapy, especially used in complementary medicine, are also very useful, he concluded his speech by saying.