Seasonal Allergy
By: Sara RichardsTotal Views: 492, Word Count: 577,
Seasonal allergy is an inflammation of the mucous membrane of the nasal chamber and the eye with the allergic reaction of the pollens suspended in air. Such type of allergy is common in spring, summer and fall. The allergy is generally caused during the seasons of cross pollination of plants, trees, weeds and grass. The level and intensity of the allergy depends upon individual to individual because the causal organism and target varies on the factor of sensitivity. One person may be allergic to pollens; the other may not be affected by it. The cycle of the allergies vary from season to season in different parts of the America.
- In the southern, eastern, and Midwestern parts of America, the causation of hay fever is because of the pollens that come from trees: oak, elm, maple, alder, birch, juniper and olive.
- During the summer season bluegrasses, timothy, redtop and orchard grasses are the sources of pollens.
- The western United States is affected by the airy attack of pollens that come from mountain cedar during fall (December to march).
- A person may respond to one type of pollen and may be not affected by the pollen of another tree or plant.
Two common forms of seasonal allergies are:
Allergic Rhinitis: allergy of nasal membrane.
Conjunctivitis: allergy of eyes.
Symptoms of pollen allergies are:
- Regular itching on: the nose, roof of the mouth, throat near the tonsils.
- Watery eyes; the white portion in the eye and eyelids are swollen
- The lining of the nose is swollen into red color
- Coughing, sneezing, wheezing and severe headache.
Prevention of seasonal allergy:
- The rate of cross pollination is high between the hours of 5a.m to 10a.m in the morning. The person susceptible to pollen allergy may avoid going out at this hour.
- Close your doors and windows at peak hours of pollen congestion in the air. Pollen is an air borne disease; so on windy days especial care should be taken
- During the season of pollination nasal and eye drops are effective in preventing the sufferer.
- Clothes should not be hanged out in the year.
Treatment: The following lists starts with low intensity to high intensity medication:
- Antihistamines: These are available in any medical store which can help and prevent allergic rhinitis in the initial phase.
- Pseudo ephedrine: This is a decongestant which should be consumed if antihistamines are unable to relieve your stuffy nose. Patients of high blood pressure should not take these medicines.
- Cromolyn: This is in a form of a nasal spray, which should be used on a regular basis.
- Corticosteroid: Doctor’s prescribe this nasal spray only if other sprays and tablets are ineffective in relieving the sufferer. Such type of sprays may trigger nose bleeding.
- Eye drops containing olopatadine and cromolyn are effective in preventing the allergy from pollens.
Effective spray and tablets containing the above mentioned chemical composition aid in preventing and curing the allergy attacks of pollens. However, a doctor should be consulted if the condition is severe.
About the Author
Sara Richards is an ophthalmic surgeon and an ENT specialist working for a charitable organization for past two decades in America. Her methodology in dealing with the allergies of pollens, which is spreading like an epidemic in US, consists of providing effective and safe eye and nasal drops. She asks her patients to take extra care during the peak hours of pollination.
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