What are the symptoms of spring allergies?

2024-04-12 2024-04-12T21:56:33Z

Arabia Weather - In the spring, many people witness the appearance of spring allergy symptoms in all their forms and types.

Spring allergies are considered one of the common health problems that affect many individuals around the world. In this article, learn with us about spring allergies and their symptoms, in addition to effective ways to deal with them.

What are the symptoms of spring allergies?

Dr. Tanveer Kunt, an otolaryngologist and head and neck surgeon, said there are two types of spring allergies. The first type is generally known as “hay fever,” and its symptoms are frequent sneezing, runny nose with clear secretions, redness at the tip of the nose, tears from the eyes, in addition to a feeling of itching at the tip of the nose.

Hay fever can develop into the second type of spring allergy, known as “allergic asthma,” which appears suddenly, and is mainly characterized by a feeling of shortness of breath, a whistling sound when breathing, and an annoying cough with thick phlegm secretions.

How to prevent spring allergies?

Experts advise people with spring allergies to take several preventive steps to avoid exposure to allergens.

Urge them to avoid places where pollen grows, which is especially active in the spring and causes an increase in symptoms.
It is also recommended to wear protective masks when going outdoors, to close windows in homes to prevent the entry of grains, and to use filters to purify the air in air conditioning systems.
The importance of drug treatment in dealing with allergies, specifically taking prescribed medications regularly during the spring.

The effect of the size and quantity of pollen in the air on the severity of spring allergy symptoms

It is worth noting that the size and quantity of pollen in the air greatly affects the severity of symptoms, as hot weather and moderate winds are considered the most annoying for allergy sufferers, while rainy weather is considered the most comfortable for them, as the chance of pollen being transmitted in rainy weather is reduced.