What is pollinosis: characteristic signs and symptoms of an allergic reaction, effective methods of treatment. What to do if you are allergic to pollen (hay fever)? Children have outgrown hay fever when reviews

Pollinosis is a pre-asthma condition, pre-asthma. Without treatment, the progression of the disease is possible - from a slight runny nose to the formation of bronchial asthma. The sooner you see a doctor, the higher the chances of stopping the development of the disease. The main treatment for hay fever is allergen-specific immunotherapy (allergovaccination).

• This is repeated every spring and summer! Pollinosis is a chronic disease?
• How dangerous is hay fever? What to expect next?
• Last year I developed a strong allergy to birch, sagebrush and other flowering plants. The doctor has diagnosed - pollinosis. And he said that this diagnosis could turn into a more terrible one, that is. into asthma. I would like to ask how often does this happen? Will hay fever turn into asthma? How high is the probability?
• I have hay fever since 1997 and every year it gets worse (i.e. itchy eyes, larynx, runny nose and sneezing, headache). It starts somewhere from the 20th of July to mid-September. I don’t practically use medicines, so sometimes I endure naphthyzinum, sanorin. But in the last 2 years it becomes very difficult to breathe, as if the lungs are blocked. Advise, please, by what means to fight, otherwise it becomes very bad.
• During the period of the next exacerbation of my allergy to pollen, I began to notice the following: it was difficult to breathe from time to time, wheezing rales were heard in the lungs, and a cough bothered me. This was not the case before. Is it pollinosis or already bronchial asthma?
• I am 24 years old and have suffered from allergies since I was a teenager. When it all started, I was treated for a cold. Last year, she was tested and the allergen was determined - wormwood pollen. The doctor prescribed a course of Ruzam injections, eye drops, nasal spray and, in case of exacerbation, Telfast tablets. Asthma symptoms have now begun to appear, after an attack of sneezing and a runny nose, a cough with a whistling sound. What methods exist to alleviate the condition?

Yes, pollinosis, although it manifests itself seasonally, is a chronic disease. Every spring or summer, expect another aggravation. "Itself" passes seldom.

Pollinosis cannot be called a harmless disease.

Firstly, pollinosis is considered as a pre-asthmatic condition - pre-asthma. If you suffer from hay fever, then your risk of developing bronchial asthma is much higher than in healthy people. This happens in about 40% of cases, but when exactly this will happen is impossible to say.

Secondly, you have an increased risk of developing allergies to other allergens - house dust, animal hair. mold spores, etc. Hence the possibility of the transition of seasonal allergic rhinitis to year-round allergic rhinitis, when symptoms from the nose, such as runny nose and nasal congestion, bother not only in spring or summer, but all year round.

Thirdly, it is highly likely that the spectrum of pollen allergens to which you are sensitive will expand over time, and pollinosis itself will not last for one month, as until recently, but throughout the warm season.

The spectrum of allergens to which a person with atopic heredity is sensitive expands over time. This reflects such a concept as "allergy steps" or "allergic march". For example, it starts with an allergy to pollen, and ends with polysensitization - an allergy to pollen, household and epidermal allergens at the same time. This is the pattern of development of atopic diseases, which includes hay fever.

If you experience breathing problems during hay fever, such as a dry cough, wheezing or "whistling" in the lungs (cough with a whistling sound), shortness of breath (suffocation) - you probably ALREADY have bronchial asthma. This is the so-called. seasonal or pollen bronchial asthma (as a variant of atopic or non-infectious allergic bronchial asthma). Pollen asthma refers to mild asthma, but during the period of exacerbation it can be quite difficult, with real attacks of suffocation, calls to the ambulance, etc. It should be treated until the attacks of suffocation began to be year-round. What means to deal with the "laying of the lungs"? Means for the treatment of bronchial asthma. Methods of treatment - allergen-specific immunotherapy or allergy vaccination.

• Is it possible to cure hay fever or will I suffer from this allergy all my life?
• Maybe now there are already methods of getting rid of allergies to pollen?
• What method of treatment of hay fever is the most effective?
• How to stop the progression of pollen allergy? What can help prevent the development of asthma?
• From the end of April to July (and this year in August, September) my husband had a runny nose, redness of the eyes, and in the spring he had a cough. This has been happening for 20 years now. He consulted and was treated by doctors of traditional medicine, a homeopath - does not help - only against the background of taking medications - Zirtek, Kropoz, Nosobek, Suprastin - a little easier. They offer injections for several months (pollen vaccinations). Is this really the only way?

You need to start with the fact that hay fever cannot be cured with widely known and long-used drugs for its treatment - antihistamines, mast cell membrane stabilizers (cromones), corticosteroid hormones, etc. The action of these drugs is aimed at stopping allergic symptoms or suppressing allergic inflammation. These drugs are necessary, because. with their help, "control" over the disease is achieved, but it should be recognized that these drugs cannot affect the reactivity of the immune system in any way and, in fact, remain means of symptomatic therapy.

Such methods of treatment as herbal medicine, homeopathy, bioenergetics, psychotherapy, autohemotherapy, unreasonable treatment with immunomodulators and immunostimulants, hemosorption - not only are they unable to save you from hay fever, but more often cause outright harm, "leading" you away from a specialist - an allergist. In my opinion, from the point of view of both safety and effectiveness, you should resort to proven drugs. although, I repeat, they are unable to cure you in the full sense of the word.

Method effective treatment have allergies to pollen. The only treatment that affects the immunological nature of allergies - an altered reactivity of the immune system, is called allergen-specific immunotherapy (ASIT, allergy vaccination). If on this moment and there is a way to treat and prevent progression that can give a long-term effect in case of hay fever - this is ASIT. One of the main positive effects of allergen-specific immunotherapy is the prevention further development atopic disease, therefore, the sooner the course of allergen-specific immunotherapy for hay fever is started, the better the prognosis in terms of the development of bronchial asthma.

"Vaccinations against pollen", allergy vaccination, allergy vaccine therapy - all this is allergen-specific immunotherapy.

• Can the degree of reaction of the organism to plant pollen change over several years?
• Can an allergy to this allergen go away?

1. Maybe. The severity of symptoms for a particular allergen depends on the degree of individual sensitivity of the organism to this allergen. There are many factors that can change this sensitivity to one degree or another.

2. Maybe. But just the opposite is typical. The spectrum of allergens to which you react expands over time. The spectrum of allergens is expanding - the period of exacerbation is lengthening, the course of the disease is getting worse ...

It is unlikely that sensitivity to the allergen will decrease over time without specific treatment - ASIT.

• I was on reception at the allergist with the child of 12 years. Diagnosis: Atopic bronchial asthma, allergic rhinitis. Samples showed a reaction to house dust, mites and some types of grasses. In the fall, they drank a course of ketothefin - 4 months, cromohexal was dripped into the nose for almost 6 months. The treatment was successful. Almost completely disappeared cough, which bothered at night. But from mid-June to mid-July, our treatment was "annulled" - the nose did not breathe at all, the eyes itched, no drops helped, the cough lasted from 3 o'clock in the morning to 3-4 o'clock in attacks. How can we avoid recurrence of allergy attacks in the future? What recommendations can you give?

The probable cause of the exacerbation was the pollen of cereals, tk. June and July are the period of dusting of cereal (meadow) grasses.

Medications cannot cure allergies. Medications can suppress or prevent the resulting allergic symptoms. Contact with an allergen will cause an exacerbation of the disease every time, if at this moment no preventive treatment is carried out (it is also called basic anti-inflammatory). It is always more difficult to get a person out of an exacerbation of an allergic disease, such as hay fever, than to prevent him with preventive drugs; in your case, it may be ketotifen and cromones, which you have successfully used, or more effective antiallergic drugs. The effect of taking such drugs develops within 10-14 days from the start of the intake, i.e. they poorly stop the symptoms of exacerbation, but can prevent it; their reception should be long, daily. Knowing, for example, that a child reacts to cereal pollen, you need to start taking ketotifen and / or cromones (cromohexal in the nose and eyes; kropoz or inhalation inhalation) 10-14 days before the onset of the expected exacerbation - at the end of May. The duration of their prophylactic intake should be at least 4 weeks - this is the average period of exacerbation of hay fever. Focusing on pollen indices, it is possible to plan the duration of prophylactic treatment; you should take the drugs until the pollen allergenic for the child is fixed in the air or it will be single grains. You can check pollen indices for cereals at www.allergology.ru. A patient with asthma (and your child has pollen asthma) should always have a bronchodilator with you in case an asthma attack occurs. If preventive treatment does not give a sufficient effect, it makes sense to prescribe antihistamines as adjuvants - for acute allergic rhinitis (rhinitis) or conjunctivitis. The volume of necessary treatment can be determined after an internal consultation with an allergist.

• I have pollinosis. The exacerbation begins in April and lasts until September (with varying degrees of severity). Symptoms - stuffy nose, watery and itchy eyes, sore throat and lack of air, then turns into asthmatic bronchitis. I take tsetrin - it lasts an hour or two, telfast lasts longer, I use intal, eufillin, kromogen, berodual. The most difficult months are April - May and especially August - September, when severe asthma attacks. Every year the disease progresses. What would you advise in my case?

You need to take a course of allergen-specific immunotherapy. Without this course of treatment, it could be even worse.

• Exacerbation of pollen allergy (hay fever) is observed in April-May; worried about itchy eyes, sneezing, nasal congestion. But antihistamines help me well, why should I take an ASIT course?

This reminds me of the question of a smoker: "Is it really necessary to quit smoking?". Many believe that it is not necessary to quit smoking ... In principle, one can argue like that. There is no great need for a course of allergen-specific immunotherapy if hay fever is mild, as in your case. Another thing is if you notice that the disease is progressing. This may indicate the following:

• if the symptoms are not relieved by those standard doses of antiallergic drugs. which you are currently using; when you have to either increase the dose of the drug, or resort to various combinations of drugs.
• if the spectrum of pollen allergens to which you are sensitive is expanding; this is manifested in an increase in the duration of the exacerbation, for example, if you experienced mild allergy symptoms in April-May, and began to experience them in April, May, June and July.
• if you begin to experience symptoms of bronchial asthma during the flowering period - difficulty breathing, shortness of breath, choking, coughing, wheezing in the lungs.
• if you begin to experience symptoms of allergic rhinitis, conjunctivitis or bronchial asthma, which are not caused by contact with pollen (seasonal manifestations), but by other allergens, such as animal allergens or house dust (year-round manifestations).

It should be remembered that one of the main positive effects of ASIT is precisely the prevention of the further development of atopic disease, therefore, the sooner the course of allergen-specific immunotherapy (allergovaccination) is started. the better the prognosis of the disease.

• I use Kenalog 40 for hay fever. This is not dangerous? I'm allergic to wormwood and quinoa. I have been using it for 7 years - 1 injection - 1 time per year, at the end of July. Previously, other drugs did not help, but now I use it out of habit. Can this drug be used?
• I would like to know: some of my friends give themselves one injection of intramuscular diprospan in a few days of the onset of pollinosis, then they feel fine for the whole period. Is this medicine dangerous? What side effects can cause diprospan?
• For 5 years, at the first signs of hay fever, I begin to inject diprospan. One injection is enough for exactly 2 weeks, and then you need to urgently inject, otherwise it is impossible to sleep or live normally. In total, you have to prick 4-5 times per season. But, Last year especially it became noticeable that I was starting to get better. Advise what to do to avoid weight gain?

The use of drugs such as Kenalog, Diprospan, Flosteron for hay fever is a therapy of despair. Only a doctor can prescribe them for hay fever! These are systemic prolonged glucocorticosteroid hormones. They have a pronounced anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic effect, but not without side effects. Side effects:

• impaired glucose tolerance (diabetes);
• increased blood pressure (hypertension);
• osteoporosis;
• secondary immunodeficiency (mycoses);
• skin dystrophy, striae on the abdomen;
• obesity;
• and etc.

Weight gain is not the worst thing ... They have a serious side effect on the endocrine system, especially on the function of the adrenal glands.

In addition, as with other, less powerful antiallergic drugs, unlike ASIT, they cannot change anything in your immunological reactivity, do not prevent the expansion of the spectrum of sensitization, and do not improve the prognosis of atopic disease.

• If pollinosis is an immunological disease, does this mean that my immune system is weaker and more resistant to diseases than people who do not suffer from allergies? How to increase immunity?

No, it's not. Allergy is associated with an altered reactivity of the immune system to allergens, but this does not mean that the immune system is "weakened". Altered reactivity is not immunodeficiency or immune deficiency.

Immunity is a biological mechanism, the main purpose of which is to protect against the appearance of genetically alien antigens in the body. Immunity ("protection") is against ANYTHING alien. The immune response to an antigen, for example, to an infection, may be weakened. Allergens are also antigens. But in the case of an allergy, the immune response to the allergen is EXCESSIVE rather than weakened.

When you want to say "increase immunity", say better - "strengthen the body's defenses." All known methods are good here, for example, hardening, playing sports, good nutrition, taking essential vitamins and trace elements, normal sleep, etc. what is called HEALTHY LIFESTYLE.

Recently, one can observe an increase in the number of patients in whom an allergic disease is combined with often recurrent viral or bacterial infections (colds, bronchitis, etc.). Only then is there reason to assume the presence, in addition to allergies, of the so-called. secondary immune deficiency. In such cases, the doctor prescribes an immunological examination. The doctor must seriously analyze the course of the disease, compare it with the data of the immunological and allergological examination, and only then come to a decision on the need to prescribe immunomodulatory treatment. Insufficiently justified use of immunomodulators or immunostimulants will not give any effect.

• I have heard about injections of one's own blood for allergy sufferers in cases of pollen allergy. What is this method and its effectiveness?

This method is called autohemotherapy. This method tried, probably, to treat all existing diseases. There are doctors who claim that it is effective in hay fever. Possibly, but NOT EFFECTIVE. In clinical allergology, this method is currently practically not used. There are well-tested drugs with known mechanisms of action, and there is allergen-specific immunotherapy. The latter method is the most effective treatment for pollen allergy (hay fever).

• How do you feel about the treatment of hay fever with homeopathic remedies?

I do not have an unambiguous attitude to the homeopathic treatment of allergic diseases.

As an allopath: negative.

Homeopathic remedies are effective for allergies rather theoretically. It is meaningless to oppose the effectiveness of homeopathic remedies to well-known antiallergic drugs (such as, for example, antihistamines of the 2nd or 3rd generation) or ASIT.

Homeopathic remedies should be taken with caution, because. they often include various plants.

No online consultation can replace a face-to-face consultation with a doctor. Allergy is an individual thing. Nothing can be said with 100% certainty without knowing ALL the features of your disease. Nevertheless, there are certain patterns of its development and there is the concept of RISK and PROGNOSIS of the disease.

Spring is a period of gentle haze of fresh greenery, first flowers and early tanning. But for many people, it also marks the beginning of the hay fever season. This is the name of an allergic reaction to the pollen of wind-pollinated herbaceous plants and trees, the main manifestation of which is considered to be rhinoconjunctivitis. This disease significantly worsens a person's quality of life, although it does not lead to his disability. Therefore, with the onset of spring, the question arises sharply of what to do with an allergy to pollen, how to alleviate the condition and maintain sufficient performance. And the primary task is to confirm the allergic nature of the symptoms present.

Hay fever and acute respiratory infections: important differences

Sneezing, runny nasal discharge (rhinorrhea), and watery eyes may not only occur with hay fever. It is very important to differentiate allergic and catarrhal rhinitis from each other. After all, pollinosis has its own characteristics in the treatment, it requires accurate identification of the allergen and even a change in the usual way of life.

What distinguishes allergic rhinitis from a cold and / or infectious process? The key points of differential diagnosis are:

• lack of signs of intoxication and fever in hay fever;
• the dependence of the intensity of the allergic rhinitis on contact with the allergen (most often it intensifies on the street);
• the presence of a pronounced seasonality in hay fever, the connection of exacerbations with the flowering schedule of certain plants;
• liquid nasal discharge with allergies does not change its character over time, while acute respiratory infections and colds are characterized by stages with a gradual thickening of nasal mucus.

Prolonged and periodically increasing rhinorrhea requires the exclusion of pollen allergy, especially in children.

What else is important to know for a person with pollinosis

Pollinosis is an acquired condition, it is formed during life and most often begins to make itself felt at primary school age. But often the debut of the disease occurs after growing up. In women, pregnancy often becomes a provocative moment. In this case, the so-called rhinitis of pregnant women can be mistakenly diagnosed, which will lead to the appointment of inadequate treatment.

With pollinosis, an allergic reaction initially occurs only upon contact with certain pollen, so its launch can be predicted in accordance with the local plant flowering calendar. But in some people, over time, the palette of allergens expands, while undesirable symptoms will also be noted when in contact with the pollen of other plants or even with their fruits. This is called a cross-allergic reaction. Because of it, a person with hay fever may develop a sore throat, urticaria, local swelling and rashes. They can be provoked by eating sunflower seeds, tomatoes, exotic fruits and some other products.

Cross allergens

Contact with pollen leads not only to the exacerbation of allergic rhinoconjunctivitis. Manifestations of a hypersensitivity reaction affect the entire body. There is a slight swelling of the mucous membranes of many hollow organs, blood microcirculation worsens, which also affects well-being. And the ingestion of a large amount of pollen can lead to swelling of the walls of the larynx and pharynx, bronchospasm and other bright and potentially dangerous allergy symptoms. This is possible even if a person previously suffered only from typical manifestations of hay fever.

The development of combined allergic diseases is not excluded. For example, pollinosis is often combined with bronchial asthma and atopic dermatitis. This indicates atopy, that is, pronounced systemic immune disorders.

What to do?

Unfortunately, immune changes in hay fever are lifelong. The body is not able to get rid of the already existing class E antibodies on its own, and modern medicine cannot yet offer a way to completely eliminate allergies. But this does not mean that a patient with hay fever cannot be helped.

If you suspect an allergic reaction, it is advisable to consult an allergist. A competent doctor will draw up an examination plan, select a treatment regimen and suggest behavioral tactics with an increase in the severity of allergies. But not everyone has the opportunity to receive such advice in a timely manner. This should not be a reason for despair, because it is possible to alleviate the condition and reduce the severity of the main symptoms without a plan of action signed by the doctor.

First of all, it is necessary to confirm the allergic nature of the disease and draw up an individual list of allergens. Full diagnostics includes:

• a general blood test with a mandatory determination of the content of eosinophils;
• a swab from the nose to assess the nature of the mucus and the number of eosinophils in it;
• determination of the immune status with an assessment of the level of individual classes of immunoglobulins;
• immunological blood test - detection of the exact amount of antibodies to various antigens, using specially designed allergological panels;
• skin tests with a set of standard allergens in different dilutions.

Such a survey is very informative, but it is not cheap. And far from everyone succeeds in getting a free (within the framework of the CHI system) referral to all recommended tests. And many patients with hay fever do not have immunological confirmation of their diagnosis, although they receive treatment. The fact is that knowledge of the list of individual allergens does not affect the treatment regimen and is not taken into account when selecting drugs. In practice, examination is necessary mainly for the prognosis of the disease and the detection of cross-allergic reactions.

All measures used in the exacerbation of hay fever can be divided into 3 categories: helping to reduce the severity of symptoms (medication), reducing the likelihood of contact with the allergen and exacerbation prevention (ASIT).

How to make life easier with hay fever

It is impossible to completely get rid of an already formed allergy. But a person suffering from pollinosis can significantly improve the quality of his life during an exacerbation of the disease. The severity of an allergic reaction depends primarily on the amount of the allergen that has entered the body. The higher the degree of purification of the inhaled air, the better the health of a person with hay fever will be. It is this principle that underlies the primary recommendations for organizing the life of an allergic person.

The easiest way to avoid contact with pollen is to move away from the flowering zone of a particular plant. The best solution would be a radical change in the region of residence. Of course, this advice is not for everyone. Nevertheless, you can try to plan your annual vacation in such a way that you spend the expected period of exacerbation at sea or in more northern latitudes. There are maps and charts of flowering of the main plants in different regions, with their help you can calculate the safest places for an allergic person to rest.

Even if you can’t leave for a while, you will have to adapt and take measures to reduce the likelihood of massive contact with allergen pollen. Rainy and calm weather is best for walking, when there is a minimum concentration of pollen in the air. wind pollinated plants. Evening-night time and early morning are considered less dangerous than the height of the day. And when going out into nature, preference should be given to coniferous forests. Currently, in many regions there is a system for monitoring the content of pollen in the air, you can use it using a special mobile application.

On the street, you can use additional protective equipment: respirators and special nasal filters. Cellulose-based preparations have also been developed; when sprayed, they settle on the mucous membrane of the nasal passages and create an additional barrier. Even a regularly changed wet bandage that covers the nose and mouth will be useful. But a disposable medical mask cannot provide an adequate level of protection.

After the walk you need to take a shower. If this is not possible, you should at least wash your face, wash your hands, wipe the surface of your clothes and hair with a damp cloth. Things are subject to washing even after a single exit to the street, they do not need to be shaken and left in the public domain. Shoes should also be washed daily.

Particular attention should be paid to the cleanliness of the home. When cleaning, many use antistatic rags and special brushes, which is highly undesirable to do with hay fever. The dust thrown up by them can provoke a rather severe attack of hay fever. The wet cleaning method is best suited, a good solution is also the use of powerful modern vacuum cleaners with a multi-stage filter system or a “water lock”. Air purifiers and humidifiers can also help reduce pollen concentrations in your home. And the breathers provide the highest degree of cleaning.

Medications and other medical measures

Drug treatment for hay fever is symptomatic. It allows you to control the severity of the main clinical manifestations, but does not prevent exacerbation and does not affect its duration. The drugs used help to partially neutralize the action of biologically active substances, primarily histamine. They also stabilize mast cell membranes, which reduces the release of mediators. And drugs with local action reduce the swelling of the mucous membrane and temporarily suppress the secretion process.

In the treatment of pollinosis, antihistamines, vasoconstrictors and corticosteroids are used. Modern medicine also offers combined preparations, carefully selected components of which complement each other's action. You can also choose funds from different generations, focusing on your needs and the severity of the condition. "Old" drugs are characterized by versatility and power of action, but not very good tolerance. And more modern drugs are highly selective and practically do not affect the patient's well-being, while they may not be strong enough to stop severe allergic reactions.

An ideal and suitable for all people medicine for allergies does not exist. When choosing a drug, many factors are taken into account: the effectiveness of the application, the severity of side effects, the schedule and method of administration, and the cost. Means of systemic (general) action are usually combined with nasal sprays and drops. What to do with pollen allergy during pregnancy and what drugs are acceptable to use, the doctor should decide.

In case of severe exacerbation and insufficient effectiveness of drugs, the allergist may recommend extracorporeal hemocorrection. In this case, the blood is cleared of a significant amount of circulating antigens and returned to the patient. The technique allows you to quickly improve the condition and prevent the development of severe systemic allergic reactions.

There is a special way to combat hay fever - allergen-specific immune therapy, or ASIT. The essence of this technique is the artificially achieved depletion of the immune response with the help of long-term administration of successively increasing doses of the allergen into the body. In fact, ASIT is the prevention of exacerbations. But such treatment can significantly worsen the patient's condition and does not always lead to the expected effect.

The flowering period of plants can be very difficult for a person with a pollen allergy. Nevertheless, a competent approach to the treatment of pollinosis and the proper organization of everyday life will significantly reduce the existing discomfort and prevent the development of life-threatening conditions.

To cure hay fever in children and adults and achieve remission of the disease 6 months after the course of treatment, you will be helped by a unique technology - autolymphocytotherapy (ALT)

Pollinosis or "hay fever" is an allergic disease, the symptoms of which are similar to a cold: a painful runny nose, itching and redness of the eyes (up to conjunctivitis), profuse lacrimation, bouts of dry cough, sore throat, sneezing, shortness of breath and even suffocation, sometimes skin rashes, swelling of the face. THOSE. the patient begins to suffer in the literal sense, going out into the street, and even indoors it is a little easier for him.

Allergic hay fever has a pronounced seasonality of exacerbation:

Spring (April-May) aggravated by allergy to tree pollen: birch, hazel, alder, wild rosemary, poplar, linden;

Summer (June-July) with an allergy to pollen of meadow (cereal) grasses : timothy-evka, fescue, bluegrass, wheatgrass, bonfire, hedgehog, foxtail, etc.

Late summer-autumn (August-September) with allergies to weed pollen: ragweed, wormwood, quinoa, sunflower, corn, plantain, etc.

In connection with the deteriorating environmental situation, the so-called. " autumn hay fever"with an allergy to mold spores, although it is not entirely correct to call it that.

If you have a regular runny nose, itching of the nose and eyes, sneezing and coughing in the spring-summer or autumn period of the year, this is a reason for an urgent consultation with an allergist. In the absence of timely treatment of hay fever, the spectrum of allergens usually expands, and there is a threat of developing bronchial asthma.

In early spring, the flowering season of trees in the Moscow region begins at the end of March with the dusting of alder and hazel. Further, in late April-early May, birch begins to bloom, the pollen of which is kept in the air until June. Allergens in birch pollen usually cause severe pollinosis, because. the concentration of pollen grains can reach several thousand units per cubic meter of Moscow air (according to pollen monitoring data). In May, spruce and pine also plentifully dust, and at the end of the month the flowering of cereal grasses begins - timothy grass, etc. The peak of dusting of cereals occurs in June and early July. From mid-June to September, weeds are dusty - dandelion, plantain, quinoa, closer to autumn - wormwood. Thus, in Moscow, the allergy season for a hay fever patient with simultaneous sensitivity to tree and grass pollen affects almost the entire warm season.

Often, with pollinosis, a cross-food allergy occurs - intolerance to fresh vegetables, fruits, herbs. With this form of allergy, it is necessary to change the diet and follow a hypoallergenic diet during the flowering period of plants. The menu during hay fever is often a cause for frustration, because. the list of allowed products is significantly reduced.

Among residents of megacities, seasonal allergies affect not only adults, but also children. Pollinosis in children requires proper non-symptomatic treatment, tk. easily turns into an atopic march, then year-round allergic rhinitis is added to the clinical picture, and then everything develops into bronchial asthma. This turns the life of an allergic person into a real nightmare.

If you wish yourself or your child a healthy future, then forget about:

• antihistamines;
• drops and hormonal sprays (Allergodil, Avamys, Nazaval, etc.);
• antiallergic pills from advertising on TV (Suprastin, Kestin, Zirtek, Telfast, Loratadin, Erius, etc.);
• folk remedies for treatment at home;
• homeopathy;
• healers, healers, etc.

All this is not prevention and either gives a symptomatic temporary effect, without eliminating the very cause of allergic hay fever, or does not help at all.

The only real ways to cure hay fever in 2019 is ASIT (immunotherapy) and autolymphocytotherapy (ALT), which will be discussed below.

Problems of a patient with hay fever:

Take the ALT course and get rid of the flower allergy in 2019!

The medical technology "autolymphocytotherapy" (abbreviated as ALT) has been widely used in the treatment of patients with various forms of allergic diseases for more than 20 years, the method was first patented in 1992.

Successful treatment of pollinosis with ALT is carried out in adults and children. For children, allergy treatment using the Autolymphocytotherapy method is performed after reaching the age of 5 years.

The Autolymphocytotherapy method, in addition to the treatment of hay fever, is widely used for: atopic dermatitis, urticaria, Quincke's edema, bronchial asthma, allergic rhinitis, food allergies, allergies to household allergens, to pets, allergies to cold and ultraviolet rays (photodermatitis) .

ALT METHOD ELIMINATES INCREASED SENSITIVITY OF THE ORGANISM TO SEVERAL ALLERGENS AT ONCE, DIFFERING FAVORITELY FROM ASIT.

Outside the flowering season (autumn-winter), treatment is carried out by subcutaneous autolymphocytotherapy.

In severe cases during exacerbation, during the flowering season of plants (spring-summer), the method of endonasal autolymphocytotherapy is used.

The essence of the "ALT" method is to use your own immune cells - lymphocytes to restore the normal function of the immune system and reduce the body's sensitivity to various allergens.

Video about the treatment of hay fever with ALT in the TV program "About the most important thing"

SUBCUTANEOUS AUTOLYMPHOCYTOTHERAPY:

Autolymphocytotherapy is carried out on an outpatient basis, in an allergological office by appointment and under the supervision of an allergist-immunologist. Lymphocytes are isolated from a small amount of the patient's venous blood under sterile laboratory conditions.

The isolated lymphocytes are injected subcutaneously into the lateral surface of the shoulder. Before each procedure, the patient is examined in order to individually prescribe the dose of the administered autovaccine. In addition to its own lymphocytes and saline, the autovaccine does not contain any drugs. Treatment regimens, the number and frequency of administered immune cells depend on the severity of the disease. Autolymphocytes are administered in gradually increasing doses with an interval between injections of 2 to 6 days. Course of treatment: 6-8 procedures.

ENDONASAL AUTOLYMPHOCYTOTHERAPY:

It differs from the subcutaneous method of treatment in that autolymphocytes are isolated from 15 ml. venous blood of the patient. The autovaccine is injected directly into the paranasal sinuses using a special soft catheter by an otolaryngologist. The course of treatment is 4-5 procedures with an interval of 2 times a week.

Normalization of the functions of the immune system and a decrease in the body's sensitivity to allergens occurs gradually. Cancellation of supportive symptomatic therapy is also carried out gradually under the supervision of an allergist. The patient is given the opportunity of 3 free repeated consultations within 6 months of observation after the end of the course of treatment using the Autolymphocytotherapy method.

The effectiveness of treatment is determined by the individual characteristics of the immune system. This process to a certain extent depends on the patient's compliance with the allergist's recommendations during the period of treatment and rehabilitation.

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The effectiveness of autolymphocytotherapy in the treatment of hay fever

When evaluating the long-term results of hay fever treatment using autolymphocytotherapy, the following remission periods were achieved:

• Remission for more than 5 years - in 79% of cases
• Remission for a period of 1 to 5 years - in 16% of cases
• Remission for a period of 6 months to 1 year in 5% of patients

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The pollen of almost all plants has a pronounced allergenic activity, so contact with it in highly sensitive people causes the development of this seasonal disease.

Pollinosis - causes

Flowers, as it turned out, are not always joy. Only the ancient Greeks called ambrosia nectar the food of the gods, while all modern doctors consider this plant the most dangerous enemy of human health. For the first time, a description of the disease similar to pollinosis is found in the works of the ancient physician Galen that have survived to this day. A century later, Van Helmont noted the seasonality of asthma and associated it with possible exposure to plant pollen. And only at the beginning of the 19th century (in 1819), the official report of the English physician John Bostock laid the foundation for the history of the disease called hay fever. And the English doctor Blakley, who also suffers from this disease like Bostock, in 1873 exhaustively described the clinic of hay fever. If, before the publication of his work, it was generally accepted that the cause of the development of the disease was the aroma of flowers, sunlight and dust, Blackley presented irrefutable evidence that the development of hay fever is due to plant pollen.

Light on the mechanism of development of this pathology was shed quite recently. The cause of pollinosis is not, as they said earlier, a “hereditary predisposition” to pollen allergy, but a directly hereditary disease. This was confirmed by recently found genes that transmit susceptibility to various allergens by inheritance. They are usually inherited through the mother, although they can sometimes be passed down through the father. There have also appeared works proving the relationship between a particular type of hay fever and "defective genes".

From all of the above, it follows that since hay fever is considered as a hereditary pathology, then preventive measures should be appropriate. The most important is to limit the contact of the baby with the pollen of allergenic grasses from the first stages of life. It was found that a child who was born during the flowering period of trees and / and cereal grasses is more susceptible to the development of hay fever, and in its more severe form. The greatest danger lies in wait for the baby during the first six months from the moment of birth and in the last three months of the intrauterine period. From this follows the conclusion - if at least one of the potential parents suffers from hay fever (especially the mother), conception must be planned. This measure will significantly reduce the risk of hay fever in a baby.

Seasonal hay fever

The greatest danger of developing seasonal hay fever is wind-pollinated plants, which give a huge mass of fine pollen that penetrates into the pores of the mucous even through clothing. For example, in Russia the main enemies of hay fever patients are such angiosperms as poplar, oak, birch, hazel, alder (blooms first). Their flowering period: mid-April - the second decade of May.

Such gymnosperms as cedar, pine, fir and spruce have much larger pollen and allergy to it develops quite rarely. Despite this, Japanese cedar in Japan is one of the main causes of hay fever.

After the trees have faded, the flowering of cereal grasses (reygrass, fescue, hedgehog, timothy, etc.) begins, which, according to the flowering chronology, are enemies No. 2. The danger of cereals also lies in the fact that some of them people eat: oats, wheat, rye. In this case, a food allergy is added to the pollen allergy, and no culinary treatment can help.

From the end of June, the flowering of Asteraceae begins, and the most malicious herb from their list for allergy sufferers is ragweed, which produces a huge amount of pollen. Many areas of Russia and the CIS, due to the enormous distribution of ragweed, can be called disaster zones. Every year, thousands of residents develop bronchial asthma caused by ragweed pollen.

I would like to draw special attention to the fact that Compositae are often included in the formulation of various medicinal fees, and our people are very fond of treatment with herbal remedies. To prevent such a childhood disease as scrofula (exudative diathesis), parents often bathe the baby in a decoction of string or chamomile, while both of these plants contain a huge amount of pollen. If a child has the above-described gene in the chromosome set, his condition deteriorates sharply. Recorded cases of a very severe reaction to chamomile enemas, washing with infusion of chamomile eyes, wormwood tea are described. Absolutely any natural honey can also pose an increased danger, since it contains a huge amount of pollen.

Often, during the flowering period of Compositae, a cross-reaction with some foodstuffs can be observed, and eating nuts and mustard falls under a categorical ban. Peaches, apples and cherries pose a certain threat. Not everything is so simple with the use of alcohol. It is not recommended for allergy sufferers to drink champagne, but vermouth is strictly forbidden, since all its varieties contain wormwood, the reaction to which can be up to anaphylactic shock and Quincke's edema.

Some scientists believe that only the pollen itself poses a danger, and if, for example, an apple is thoroughly washed, then a person does not risk anything. This statement is erroneous, since the properties of pollen are determined by glycoproteins, and they are also found in the fruits themselves. However, in this case we will talk about food hay fever, but the patient will not get better from this

Pollinosis - symptoms

Pollinosis is manifested by a characteristic triad of symptoms: lacrimation (causes conjunctivitis), runny nose and bronchospasm. The most typical symptoms of hay fever are severe itching in the nasal part of the pharynx and nasal cavity, painful attacks of sneezing with the release of copious liquid discharge from the nose, which are replaced by attacks of complete nasal congestion. Then, the auditory (Eustachian) tubes and mucous membranes of the nasopharynx are gradually involved in the allergic process, which is manifested by increased sensitivity to visual and olfactory stimuli, hoarseness of the voice and pain in the ears.

In some cases, the only symptom of hay fever is pollen asthma (bronchospasm syndrome), which is observed in about 30% of patients with other manifestations of hay fever. In 5% of patients, pollen asthma is diagnosed as an isolated syndrome. In this case, the clinical picture of pollen asthma is very similar to the symptoms of bronchial asthma. Sometimes swelling of the facial part (Quincke's edema) and urticaria can be observed.

During an exacerbation, body temperature usually remains within the normal range, although it can sometimes rise to 39℃, patients develop insomnia, weakness, sweating, and headache.

Pollinosis in children often proceeds unusually. Toddlers preschool age often there is a so-called masked hay fever, which is manifested by congestion in the ears, which sometimes reaches complete hearing loss, and other clinical signs of the disease are completely absent. Pollinosis in other children can be manifested only by a slight reddening of the conjunctiva and frequent scratching of the nose ("allergic salute"). In some babies, the disease proceeds like severe bronchial asthma without a runny nose.

The development of hay fever

Pollinosis develops according to standard scheme: pollen penetrates the respiratory tract and settles on the mucous membranes of the respiratory tract and lungs. In addition, pollen enters and then remains on the eyeball and mucous membranes of the eye. Immediately after the penetration of pollen into the body, the process of immune protection starts to recognize the allergen. After this has happened, the mechanism for the production of antibodies that can suppress the foreign agent is turned on. Allergists call this process the process of sensitization. The propensity of the body in the presence of a predisposition in a child to allergic reactions can start at any age of the baby. A minimum amount of pollen is sufficient to trigger hay fever.

The process of sensitization does not appear outwardly. Often, several months may pass from the moment of the first contact with the allergen until the onset of clinical signs of an allergic disease.

For example, if a child comes into contact with ragweed pollen, if the baby is predisposed to the development of allergic reactions, his body will immediately begin the process of recognizing the introduced foreign agent, in our case, ragweed pollen. After that, the immune defense produces antibodies that continue to remain in the body until contact with ragweed pollen the following year. And now it is precisely next year that hay fever will be presented in all its "glory". This process in the development of allergic hay fever is the final phase and is called the process of "permission". That is why most parents often wonder why hay fever developed for no apparent reason, and moreover, to those allergens to which the child was previously completely immune. In fact, during all this time, the process of sensitization proceeded in the baby's body, which then turned into an allergy.

Diagnosis of hay fever

In case of the slightest suspicion of seasonal hay fever, to exclude possible diseases of a similar nature (pneumonia, acute bronchitis, acute respiratory infections), you should consult a general practitioner or an allergist. Only a competent allergist-immunologist can make the correct diagnosis - pollinosis and prescribe an adequate treatment for the current condition. If the sick child is a child, then the initial stage of the examination will be a detailed survey of parents about how the baby developed and what diseases he suffered from. After that, both in children and adults, an analysis of the contents of the nasal mucosa and a blood test are taken for laboratory research.

The next diagnostic step is to determine which (for a particular person) pollen is an allergen. The optimal time for allergy testing is the winter season - the time of the absence of both the most irritating factor (pollen) and specific drugs entering the body. Thanks to this, the picture of the disease will be most reliable.

Most often, allergists use prick tests or scarification tests to determine the allergen that provokes hay fever. These tests are carried out no earlier than two weeks after the intake of antiallergic drugs has been completed and always in the winter.

Allergological tests are carried out as follows. On one of the forearms, several minor scratches are made, on top of which drops of preparations with a high concentration of various allergens are then applied. Also, these allergens can be injected under the skin. After twenty minutes, based on the size of each of the scratches, the doctor visually determines the corresponding allergen (the larger the red spot at the site of the allergen, the stronger the allergic reaction to this allergen).

However, allergy tests are done to children who have already reached the age of five. For children who are younger, doctors recommend an alternative method of research - a specific blood test for protein antibodies produced by the immune system in response to exposure to a certain type of pollen. This method of research can be carried out throughout the calendar year, without regard to the pharmacological preparations taken by the patient and his state of health. This is the only way to identify hay fever in young children. Pollinosis during pregnancy is usually diagnosed in a similar way.

Pollinosis - treatment

Unfortunately modern science today it is not able to change the genotype, but it can minimize suffering. Treatment of pollinosis, based on numerous advertisements of "miraculous" drugs, often does not bring proper results, since helping one person, the drug only harms another.

How to treat hay fever can only be recommended by a qualified allergist. Most often, to suppress the allergic reaction, the patient is prescribed a course of antihistamines. To reduce the unpleasant sensations associated with the incessant runny nose, instillation into the nose of special vasoconstrictor drugs is indicated.

How to cure hay fever forever? Unfortunately, today this is unrealistic, but it is quite possible to alleviate the symptoms as much as possible. The main modern treatment for hay fever is specific hyposensitization. This method consists in the subcutaneous administration of scanty doses of the isolated allergen (2-3 injections per week, a course of 40 injections). This procedure is carried out exclusively during the absence (autumn or winter) of pollen in nature. As a result, the body develops resistance to the introduced type of allergen.

Pollinosis is a seasonal allergy, so you can literally run away from it by moving to the mountains for the time of flowering, for example, or to an area where “your” allergenic plant simply does not grow. Pollinosis is extremely rare among residents of high mountains. If the trip is not possible, you should try to adhere to the following recommendations:

Unless absolutely necessary (especially during the hot daytime), try not to leave the room. It is also necessary to remember that the maximum concentration of pollen in the air is observed in windy weather.

During the flowering of plants causing allergic reactions, out-of-town walks should be completely excluded.

You should walk only in the evening, best in cloudy weather or after rain

Be sure to stretch gauze or mesh on window openings and constantly moisten them. Regularly and timely carry out wet cleaning. To reduce the chance of developing an allergic reaction to household chemicals or dust, you should use a gauze bandage during cleaning

It is necessary to remove soft toys and carpets in the patient's living room, because. they always collect on themselves just a huge amount of dust

Prevention of hay fever is including in a certain diet, which can greatly alleviate the condition. As such, the diet is quite simple, but following it will help to avoid severe allergic symptoms. The patient should exclude the following food products from his diet: chicken eggs, chicken meat (especially chicken legs), cherries, pears, honey and bee products, products with food coloring. You should also definitely exclude drugs that contain herbal ingredients, as they can become a catalyst for an even stronger allergic reaction.

Allergy to antibiotics

Antihistamines that relieve the symptoms of pollinosis deserve special attention, since there is a strong belief that they are absolutely harmless. In this regard, the abuse of such drugs is simply colossal. People who suspect they have an allergy, without an account and proper control, take such drugs as suprastin, pipolfen, tavegil, diphenhydramine, etc. Unfortunately, not everything is so simple and often allergic to antibiotics is observed simultaneously with hay fever. To cancel a life-threatening drug, it must be identified as soon as possible.

In addition, it is categorically contraindicated to take antihistamines for bronchitis, bronchial asthma, breathing difficulties and wheezing attacks. These drugs dry the mucous membrane of the pharynx, thicken the already thick sputum and, as a result, clog the lumen of the bronchi and contribute to the development of infection in the deep sections of the lungs. In such cases, the administration of sputum-thinning drugs of the opposite effect is indicated.

How to cure hay fever?

About the benefits of hay fever treatment

individual homeopathic mono preparations

Pollinosis is a frequent seasonal allergic disease directly related to the flowering of any wind-pollinated plant. This disease is caused by the reaction of the immune system to pollen. First described under the name "hay fever" in 1819.

This disease is characterized by redness of the eyes, lacrimation, "sand" in the eyes, itching in the nose, nasopharynx; bouts of sneezing with a clear discharge, itching on the skin, there may be a feeling of lack of air.

Pollinosis is very often confused with the common cold due to fever, general weakness, sleep disorders (insomnia or drowsiness), and they begin to treat with common antiviral drugs (aspirin, paracetomol). Having achieved a decrease in immunity and as a result of this deterioration in the condition, patients with hay fever begin to be treated with folk remedies, very often bringing themselves to anaphylactic shock. Or they go to the local doctor, who, due to his workload, puts on duty "ARVI" and prescribes the same aspirin, and everything starts all over again .

Pollinosis, unfortunately, cannot be cured on its own, with each flowering season the attacks become longer and more severe. And this is not a harmless disease - in the absence of adequate therapy, allergic rhinitis can be complicated by bronchial asthma, deterioration of vision, smell and taste, with prolonged exposure to an allergen, even death is possible.

TREATMENT OF POLLINOSIS.

There are a huge number of medicines that effectively remove the signs of hay fever. But all these remedies are concentrated only on suppressing the symptoms of the disease, and do not affect the cause of the disease. By blocking the allergic reaction at one stage or another, such drugs do not cure the disease. Moreover, all lek drugs deliver not only benefits, but also harm, negatively affecting the mucous membranes of the respiratory tract, making them more susceptible to infections.

Meanwhile, allergies have the peculiarity of progressing, every year the number of allergens can expand, and the manifestations of malaise become more and more oppressive. So, if you now have an allergic rhinitis (rhinitis), there is no and cannot be certain that over time it will not develop into bronchial asthma. It is also possible to develop an allergy to ordinary house dust, and then a runny nose will become your constant companion.

Doctors are actively searching for schemes that allow them to fight not with the signs of the disease, but with the disease itself. It is necessary not only to extinguish the symptoms of the disease, but to stop its movement and development. Pollinosis, like any other allergic disease, is associated with a violation of the immune system.

Treatment should be directed to devices that regulate the immune system. Speaking in a primitive human style, it is necessary to explain to the immune system who is a stranger and who is our own. it is necessary to force the immune system not to detect pollen that enters the body.

An extremely important measure in the treatment of pollinosis is a non-specific hypoallergenic diet. Patients should not eat spicy and spicy foods, eggs, meat (except beef and rabbit) and offal, citrus fruits, coffee, cocoa, and some fruits. It is also necessary to completely abandon alcoholic beverages, including beer.

Homeopathy is the only way to not only stop the external manifestations of pollinosis, but to get rid of it once and for all. In addition, do not forget about the numerous contraindications and side effects of strong chemicals. Homeopathic medicines are completely devoid of this shortcoming.

Of course, as with conventional treatment, homeopathic treatment should be prescribed by a homeopathic doctor who has already "managed" such patients. The Aconit-homeomed Center has been operating for more than 20 years, and during this time considerable experience has been accumulated. The Center employs the best and most attentive homeopathic doctors. You can always call and consult with your doctor for free!

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How to get rid of pollinosis forever?

How can you get rid of pollinosis? This question worries many patients every year. There is a large category of people for whom spring brings many health problems. These are patients who suffer from hay fever, that is, an allergy to pollen. About 20% of people on the planet suffer from allergies. Pollinosis is observed in half of them.

Reasons for the development of the disease

This is due to a number of factors:

• Environmental pollution.
• Artificial feeding of babies.
• Genetics, heredity. Today, one in five people pass on a tendency to allergies to their children.
• Gas pollution, exhaust gases, soot in the air, tobacco smoke increase the allergization of the body.
• During pregnancy, a woman smokes or drinks alcohol.

  But these factors are not absolute. There is only the possibility of developing the disease.

  Return to the treatment of hay fever symptoms

  The respiratory organs are especially affected, as the body tries to get rid of allergens.

  This disease is characterized by manifestations:

• Nasal congestion.
• Rhinorrhea - discharge from the nose of clear mucus.
• Sneezing, tearing, sore throat, cough.
• Urticaria, itching.
• Rash, various edema.

  A feature of the manifestations of hay fever is their cumulative nature. Since such symptoms are characteristic of other diseases, an experienced doctor is needed.

  3 periods of spring exacerbation of hay fever in allergy sufferers:

• Melting snow in April. The ground after winter is very dirty. It contains dog feces, mold spores. In the spring, all these substances are carried by the wind, spread in the air we breathe.
• Birch and alder blossom in May. Pollen of wind-blown plants.
• Blooming herbs and flowers in summer. The most dangerous are yarrow and wormwood. These plants bloom in late July and August.

  Back to zmіstuThe mechanism of development of the allergic process

  There is a real allergy:

• Dust, pollen through the nose enter the respiratory tract. Once on the mucous membranes, the allergen meets with mast cells. These are special cells that contain histamine. They break, histamine is released. The mucous membranes of the respiratory tract begin to swell. Bronchial edema occurs. The extreme degree of spring hay fever is bronchial asthma.
• This is a reaction to pollen, flowering and wind-drinking plants, and other antigenic substances. Hypersensitivity to flowering is a real allergy, an atopic process. It is temporary. There are inflammatory processes.

  There is a state of secondary allergization:

• At the same time, there is an inflammatory and allergic process in one organ. But the allergic reaction is secondary. First, an inflammatory process develops as a result of infection.
• If the infection is not cured, it becomes chronic. After some time, a secondary allergy occurs to this infection. An infectious-allergic process develops.
• Specific contact with an allergen leads to an allergic reaction. An allergen can only enter the body through protective barriers. If the immune system weakens, the body's defense mechanisms are damaged by a chronic inflammatory process, conditions for hay fever arise. A substance of an antigenic nature penetrates into the bronchi, nasal mucosa.

  How to cure hay fever permanently with symptoms of an allergy to flowering?

  You should go to an appointment with a specific specialist:

• First you need to contact a specialized doctor.
• If a rash appears, a dermatologist is needed.
• With a disease of the nose or throat, the patient should be examined by an ENT doctor.
• When a cough develops, a pulmonologist consultation is needed.

  It is the specialized specialist who will be able to better than others assess the condition of the affected area. A dermatologist, pulmonologist, ENT doctor will determine the nature of the lesion of the patient's body (inflammatory process or allergic reaction). Next, these specialists will decide on the need to refer this patient to an allergist.

  Back to zmistudiagnostics of hay fever

  If the patient suspects an allergy in himself or his child, you need to get advice from a specialist.

  The doctor must examine the patient:

• Allergological anamnesis is collected.
• You need to examine the intestines. A healthy gut means a healthy immune system.
• In order to recognize which substances cause an allergic reaction in a patient, special allergy tests are carried out for specific and total immunoglobulin E. Scratch tests allow you to identify a specific allergen. Small incisions are made and special allergens are applied to the surface of the skin.
• Specialists check whether the patient has a pronounced reaction. But a scarification test cannot be done in April-May. They are performed when the flowering of plants and trees has not yet begun (in winter or autumn).

  Back to the problem

  The main struggle should be aimed at getting rid of the nasal mucosa, bronchi from the inflammatory process. It is necessary to maintain the health of the organs of the respiratory system so that allergic manifestations are minor. If a person has a healthy nose, no adenoiditis, chronic tonsillitis, sinusitis, then the likelihood of developing an allergy will be much less. Therefore, if you engage in the prevention of inflammatory diseases, more than 50% will reduce cases of allergies.

  Creating the necessary conditions in everyday life:

• When coming home, the allergic person and his relatives must remove all street clothes.
• Immediately you need to take a shower or wash and wash your hair, as there can also be allergens in the hair.
• The windows in the house should not be opened. If they open, the windows must be securely tightened and kept damp so that the allergens can stick.
• Humidity in the house should be high. This reduces the amount of harmful particles in the air and moisturizes the respiratory mucosa, which becomes less sensitive to allergens and pathogens. You can use a humidifier.
• Wet cleaning should be carried out daily.
• In the home of allergy sufferers, there should be special vacuum cleaners with a HEPA filter. They reliably filter allergens.

  Back to zmistu

  To solve the problem, you need to understand the causes of hay fever.

• This is a symptomatic treatment. Kestin, cetrin, loratadine, telfast, zirtek, zodak effectively help to temporarily get rid of allergy symptoms.
• They do not cure this pathological process. The disease remains.
• However, for a certain period (up to 2-3 weeks) these preparations can be safely used (during the flowering period) before consulting a doctor.
• They block the release of histamine and help control the course of the disease.
• You need to be careful because some of the drugs can cause drowsiness.
• They are buried in the nose and eyes.
• Apply locally.

  Held annually local treatment in the spring periods of exacerbation of hay fever:

• It must be started two weeks before the snow melts or plants bloom.
• During special procedures, the mucous membranes of the nose, throat, bronchi are cleared of allergens.
• Immune complexes are used. The protective properties of the mucous membrane are restored.
• There are sprays and drops that contain non-steroidal anti-inflammatory substances. Cromones are used as prescribed by a doctor. Drops in the eyes and spray in the nose with this substance are used without waiting for the flowering of plants and trees. This drug prevents mast cells from bursting and releasing histamine. This medicine is very effective in eliminating allergies.

  It is necessary to strengthen the immune system:

• In autumn and winter, the doctor may prescribe pathogenetic treatment, namely specific immunotherapy.
• If there are manifestations of dysbacteriosis, diseases of the stomach, pancreas, they must be treated under the supervision of a gastroenterologist.

  Pollinosis passes if the patient consults a doctor in a timely manner.

  If a person has a suspicion that he or his child suffers from hay fever, you should immediately contact a specialist.

  Recognizing the allergen in time can significantly alleviate the suffering of the patient.

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  How to get rid of pollinosis forever

  Is hay fever treated with folk remedies?

  Pollinosis is also called hay fever, which is a seasonal and very common disease and is caused by a certain reaction of the body to the pollen of various plants, which is carried by the wind. Pollinosis manifests itself in the form of an allergic rhinitis, conjunctivitis, lacrimation, sometimes coughing and other phenomena that characterize allergies.

  Most often, pollinosis manifests itself in spring and summer, delivering a lot of unpleasant sensations in the form of nasal congestion, fever, chills, which significantly impairs the quality of life. Quite often, hay fever is confused with colds. In more severe cases of the disease, asthmatic symptoms appear, asthma attacks occur.

  How traditional medicine helps to get rid of hay fever

  The treatment of such a disease should be comprehensive: anti-allergic drugs are used, supplemented with traditional medicine. But it is not a fact that a 100% recovery is always obtained, often a temporary improvement in the symptoms of the disease is manifested. But, for the most part, treatment will depend on whether the disease is advanced or only initial signs are observed.

  According to experts, ethnoscience it is ineffective in the treatment of allergies, but it also helps to normalize the immune system, which is why, most likely, the disease recedes.

  1. One of the simplest, but, as practice shows, no less effective recipes to alleviate the symptoms of the disease is a solution of table or sea salt (1 teaspoon of salt per glass of water). The nose is washed with this solution, or you can drip a few drops (2-3) into the sinuses. The effect will be enhanced if 2 drops of iodine are added to the saline solution. After a while, breathing will become easier.

  2. In the treatment and prevention of pollinosis, it is recommended to drink celery juice (the root is used). To make the juice taste better, it is advised to add carrot or green apple juice (all in equal amounts). Or drink apple-vegetable juice: 5 pcs. carrots, 2 apples and 2 cauliflower inflorescences, add parsley juice to this (pass a large bunch of fresh parsley through a juicer). It is recommended to drink 100 ml, ideally, shortly before the main meal.

  3. Echinacea, namely its flowers, previously crushed, pour into a jar and pour vodka (a glass will be enough) and put away where the sun's rays cannot penetrate. Leave for a week, strain, drink according to the recommendations, 25 drops, which must be diluted in 1/2 glass of water, at least 3 times during the day. You can not wait a week, but buy a ready-made tincture in a pharmacy.

  4. You can prepare a similar tincture from celandine, raw materials are taken both dry and fresh. Chop the leaves, stems, pour into a jar, pour vodka (also a glass), cork tightly and store away from light for 2 weeks. Strain the resulting tincture, drink diluted: 1 tbsp. water - 5 drops. Use at least 3 times, preferably on the eve of meals.

  5. An infusion of horsetail or black currant leaves. You will need to take 2 tbsp. l. spoons of the indicated raw materials, pour everything with water (1 glass), there must be boiling water, leave for 20 minutes, strain, add water to make a full glass and drink a sip, you will need to take the infusion every hour. This is a good remedy to relieve allergies.

  6. Not less effective tool is a mummy of very good quality. Dilute 1 g of the product in water (1 liter of water, which should be warm), stir. Mummy High Quality dissolves in water without sediment. Take in the morning in the following dosage: children from 1 to 3 years old - 50 ml, from 4 to 7 years old - 7 ml, from 8 years and older, and all adults - 100 ml. The usual course is 20 days, but if the allergy still manifests itself, repeat the treatment, while the dose is halved.

  Mumiyo is good to take as a prevention of hay fever, this should be done in spring and autumn.

  7. Chamomile flowers (only 1 tbsp.) should be poured with water, preferably boiling water, wrapped well and left for 20 minutes. Drink 1 tbsp. or sip up to 4 times a day. In the same way, you can steam the nettle, drink the infusion in 100 ml, also 4 times during the day. Before using nettle, you need to know that those who have thrombosis, thrombophlebitis or have arterial hypertension, nettle is strictly prohibited.

  8. But many will like the sweet treat. Drop 5 drops of bay, fennel or dill oil on a piece of refined sugar and eat it. This can be done 3 times, on the eve of the main meal, for about 30 minutes. It is clear that with high blood sugar, such treatment will not work.

  Disease prevention

  To minimize an allergic reaction and prevent hay fever, you should follow certain recommendations.

  1. First of all, after a walk, when you come home, you should rinse your throat and rinse your eyes and nose with slightly salted water. If possible, shower about 3 times a day.
  2. It is necessary to systematically train your body so that it is as resistant as possible to external stimuli. To do this, you should go in for sports or visit regularly. gym, more walk, outdoor physical work also does not hurt.
  3. It is necessary to review the diet, choose the right food.

  It must be remembered that the effect of folk remedies occurs only after a long and regular intake, so you have to be patient. Also remember that some herbs have contraindications, so carefully study the properties of herbs. And one more thing, you should not self-medicate, it is better to get a consultation from a doctor in order to conduct the correct complex treatment. Health to you!

  Can hay fever be cured?

  Pollinosis, or hay fever, is one of the most unpleasant and common types of allergies. Is it possible to get rid of it forever?

  To the question "Is it possible to cure hay fever?" answers Marina Yudina - candidate of medical sciences, dermatologist, allergist-immunologist of the European Medical Center.

  Pollinosis (seasonal allergic rhinoconjunctivitis, hay fever) is a seasonal disease that develops in people prone to allergies due to contact with pollen.

  As a rule, hay fever begins in childhood and continues throughout life, but in some cases the disease develops into adulthood.

  Symptoms of seasonal allergies occur at almost the same time each year as a runny nose, nasal congestion, sneezing attacks, burning or itching in the nose and mouth, conjunctivitis (red eyes, gritty sensation in the eyes, itching/burning), coughing, some cases of asthma attacks. Most often, the symptoms of hay fever in central Russia develop from April to May during the flowering of birch trees (birch, alder, hornbeam, hazel).

  Diagnosis of seasonal allergies is based on an assessment of the clinical picture of the disease and a special examination. This includes a blood test for specific immunoglobulins E and/or skin allergy tests. Based on the information received, a decision is made on further treatment tactics.

  Treatment of pollinosis includes symptomatic therapy (antihistamines, local anti-inflammatory and antiallergic drugs), as well as pathogenetic treatment aimed at the cause of the disease.

  The only method of pathogenetic treatment of seasonal allergies today is Allergen-specific immunotherapy (ASIT). There are two main methods of conducting ASIT: subcutaneous (injections) and sublingual (drops or tablets under the tongue). The ASIT method allows you to reduce or completely stop the symptoms of the disease, helps to avoid subsequent manifestations of allergic reactions, and prevents the transition of rhinitis to asthma. The key factors for successful therapy are the start of treatment in the early stages of the development of hay fever, regular intake and compliance with the doctor's prescriptions. ASIT can be performed in children from 5 years of age.

  I have never been allergic to anything. but a couple of years ago, she began to itch and choke from the smell of washing powder, aerosol deodorants, poplar fluff and flowering trees. I switched to baby powder, only solid deodorants - all the symptoms disappeared. and fluff with pollen worries less and less every season, which pleases. I take it for allergies only if it’s really hard, this season has passed without pills.

  in my opinion, it is unrealistic to cure it, my sister practically does not leave the house during flowering, she sits on pills to somehow improve her condition.

  How to get rid of hay fever yourself

  We know about pollinosis that it is an increased sensitivity (increased reactivity) of the body to plant pollen, etc.

  It is also known that an allergy is a mistake, a failure of immunity, and in other words, a problem associated with the immune system.

  We also know that in order to eliminate the symptoms, it is necessary to exclude the effect of the allergen on the body. And undergo a course of treatment that will teach the body to properly respond to the allergen.

  There is also a stereotype - an allergy cannot be cured (sometimes there are cases that it can be outgrown).

  There are weaknesses in this approach.

  It is impossible to understand why suddenly there was an increased sensitivity to the pollen of a particular plant or to the pollen of several plants. There are also cases of allergy to plant pollen from April-May to October-November inclusive.

  The second fact also defies logical explanation and understanding. Localization of an error or failure in the immune system itself in case of allergies - hay fever. There are facts when the allergy was to one allergen, then there was a reaction to several allergens, and again an allergic reaction to one allergen remains.

  Can an allergic reaction not occur when an allergen acts on the body? It turns out that it might not. There are also such cases.

  The question arises: “Can you get rid of allergies?”

  I will answer this rhetorical question.

  An allergic reaction is the response of the body to some kind of exposure - an allergen, which is an irritant for the body. At the heart of the body's response or its reactions are reflexes. Reflexes are congenital - unconditioned. And reflexes that are acquired during life, that is, conditioned reflexes.

  What reflexes can be attributed to an allergic reaction? Since an allergy occurs during life, after birth, it can be attributed to reflexes - conditional. Moreover, participation in the conditioned reflex and the immune system, in no way contradicts the knowledge of immunology and allergology about allergies.

  A conditioned reflex can be formed only under certain conditions, this is known. And a conditioned reflex can proceed, too, only under certain external and internal conditions. If the conditions for the flow of the conditioned reflex are changed, then the conditioned reflex will not manifest itself, the body will not be able to work out according to the algorithm that has been previously formed and fixed in memory.

  In the case of the elimination of the allergen, allergists offer their recommendations to change the external conditions - an allergic reaction does not occur.

  Can the internal conditions for the occurrence of an allergic reaction be determined and changed? Can. It can be defined and changed.

  In the experiments of I.P. Pavlov, during the formation of conditioned reflexes, an insignificant detail is omitted in the explanation - the animal must experience a feeling of hunger, that is, the animal should not be indifferent to the food that is offered to it. The feeling of hunger should also be present when the conditioned reflex is reinforced. The level or degree of hunger of the animal determines the speed and intensity of the reaction to the conditioned stimulus. The state or feeling of hunger in an animal represents an internal condition under which only the formation and course of a conditioned reflex is possible.

  This example suggests that in the body of an allergic person, for the occurrence of an allergic reaction, there must also be an internal condition, which in its essence represents a “some analogue” of the state of hunger in a “Pavlovian” animal. Moreover, such an internal condition can intensify and can be weakened, which is manifested under the action of an allergen - the severity of symptoms, as well as its weakening.

  It remains to determine what it is, this is an internal condition that affects the occurrence and course of an allergic reaction (hay fever) and name it.

  Having defined and named the internal condition, it becomes clear the source (or sources) of its occurrence, the way to eliminate it and the possibility of avoiding it.

  Based on the foregoing, you yourself are able to draw a conclusion for yourself: “Allergy-hay fever can be cured or allergy-hay fever can be eliminated.”

  To get rid of hay fever, the difficulty is to independently determine the internal conditions.

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What are the causes of the development of the disease? Can negative symptoms be prevented? How to treat hay fever in adults and children? Answers in the article.




• Pollinosis: what is it
• Reasons for the development of an allergic reaction
• Signs and symptoms
• General rules and methods of treatment
• Removal of allergens
• Medications
• Specific immunotherapy
• Pollinosis in children
• Preventive advice

An allergic reaction of the immediate type develops in people who are sensitive to the pollen components of certain plants. Seasonality of the disease is a characteristic sign of hay fever: lacrimation, conjunctival damage, cough and runny nose are manifested during the flowering period of poplar, ragweed, wormwood, quinoa.

The name "pollinosis" is given to an allergic reaction not by chance: the effect is manifested not only on the respiratory tract, eyes, nasal passages that are in direct contact with the allergen, but also on other organs. With a severe form of spring catarrh, Quincke's edema develops, negative reactions appear on the skin, and sometimes internal organs swell.

The ICD code for pollinosis is J30-J39 (block of diseases "Other diseases of the upper respiratory tract").

ICD-10 is used in international practice for a clear systematization and analysis of diseases.

The disease develops with excessive sensitivity of the body to the action of a tiny irritant - the pollen of wind-pollinated plants. The size of the allergen is no more than 0.04 mm, to penetrate the body, it is enough to inhale or get the smallest particles into the conjunctiva, into the nasal passages, and onto the mucous membranes of the mouth.




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Process features:

• the reason for the active action of pollen is “permeability factors” that facilitate the introduction of microscopic elements into areas of the epithelium;
• after the development of a local inflammatory process, soluble allergic components quickly penetrate into the blood, enter different parts of the body, firmly attach to mast cells, provoke the release of serotonin and histamine;
• the result is an active reaction of the body in the form of spasms of smooth muscles, swelling of the mucous membranes, abundant production of mucus, shortness of breath;
• from contact with pollen to the development of vivid symptoms, no more than a third of an hour passes;
• with increased sensitization, weak immunity, allergy manifestations are often added to various parts of the body, including internal organs.

The tendency to have a negative reaction to plant pollen is often inherited. A genetically determined disease is highly likely to develop in more than half of the children if the father and mother are diagnosed with hay fever.

Pollen asthma, as an allergic disease is often called by the people, is often confused with a cold. In late spring - early summer and from August to mid-September, SARS, influenza, other colds are diagnosed less often, but not all patients know the signs of pollinosis, they rarely suspect allergies.

Difficult to find without consulting a doctor correct method treatment. Tablets and cough syrups do not help, a runny nose cannot be cured even with the help of high-quality sprays and drops with an active therapeutic effect. Patients are at a loss, they do not understand why the symptoms of a cold do not go away. The reason is simple - it is an allergic reaction, other methods of therapy are needed.




How to recognize hay fever? Main symptoms:

• redness of the conjunctiva of the eyes;
• copious discharge from the nasal passages, mucus is liquid, transparent;
• irritability;
• coughing fits, in severe cases, suffocation develops;
• redness of the epidermis, allergic rash;
• sore throat.

With the appearance of symptoms resembling a cold, it is important to visit a therapist on time. If the doctor suspects that a persistent runny nose or cough with asthma attacks are signs of pollen bronchial asthma, then he will definitely refer you to an allergist for a consultation. With the help of special tests, after talking with the patient, the doctor will determine the type of allergy, prescribe a comprehensive treatment.

On a note! Pollinosis has a bright seasonal character, signs appear from the beginning of flowering plants and until the end of this period. From October to April, allergic patients suffering from a reaction to pollen do not experience noticeable discomfort.

Removal of allergens




No contact with plant pollen - required condition to reduce or completely disappear negative symptoms. Often, after weeding a flower garden or fighting ragweed near the house, attacks of pollen bronchial asthma stop.

Sometimes the impact of pollen cannot be stopped when planting allergens in an area or city. What to do? We'll have to leave the village at the time of flowering.

Some patients do not have this option. You need to adapt to life next to trees or allergenic flowers.

How to proceed:

• less likely to leave the house on a sunny, windy day;
• close windows;
• ventilate the apartment during rain, when pollen settles down, is not carried by the wind;
• use air purifiers;
• do not go out into nature;
• more often do wet cleaning indoors;
• wear a medical mask on the street;
• avoid contact with plants that have a similar allergic effect;
• accept medicines prescribed by a doctor to prevent allergic reactions. The best option is long-acting tablets. Syrup or drops are suitable for children.

Taking modern medicines allows patients to lead a normal life, experience less discomfort from the manifestations of seasonal allergies. Antihistamine formulations belonging to the third and fourth generation do not cause drowsiness, the negative effect is minimal. Taking many drugs does not interfere with work and study, concentration of attention is maintained, there are no delayed reactions, driving is allowed.

Effective drugs for the speedy elimination of symptoms of Quincke's edema, allergic dermatosis, conjunctivitis, rhinitis:

• Terfenadine.
• Loratadine.
• Astemizol.

The components of topical glucocorticosteroids with high anti-inflammatory activity stop sneezing, unblock the nasal passages, and reduce itching. Potent means are allowed to be used only as directed by an allergist. Glucocorticosteroids are recommended for severe forms of seasonal rhinitis. With conjunctivitis of an allergic nature, combined drugs show a positive effect.




Drugs with anti-inflammatory effect:

• Fluticasone.
• Garazon.
• Beclamethasone.
• Triamcinolone.

Important! The selection of medicines for seasonal allergies is carried out only by an experienced doctor. It is not always possible to find the best option the first time, but you cannot stop trying. The pharmaceutical industry offers many antihistamine formulations for patients of all ages. Most allergy sufferers find "their" drug after a while, they successfully use the medicine for the entire period of flowering of dangerous plants.

Specific immunotherapy

One of the effective methods of therapy, the duration of treatment with the use of SIT is from three to five years. The essence of the method is to rebuild the patient's immune system so that the body stops perceiving pollen as an allergen.

Method features:

• the patient receives small doses of the irritant subcutaneously, the immune response is adjusted, with each new portion of pollen, less and less irritates the body;
• gradually, the allergic reaction disappears or the manifestations are very weak, not causing serious inconvenience in everyday life;
• the dosage, the method of administration (subcutaneously, under the tongue or in the nasal passages) is chosen by the allergist. The treatment is long, regular visits to a specialist are required, you should not miss a dose, you need to adjust the dose in time in case of an acute reaction;
• complications are possible during treatment: itching, redness at the injection site of pollen, swelling of tissues.
• with strict adherence to the rules, most patients almost completely forget about such an unpleasant disease as seasonal allergies. Of course, there are also failures: it is important to remember that none of the methods gives a 100% guarantee of a cure, especially in the presence of chronic diseases, living in areas with poor ecology.

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High sensitivity to the action of pollen often provokes the following lesions of the upper respiratory tract in young allergies:

• tracheitis. The main symptom is a painful, "barking", dry cough;
• allergic pharyngitis. Graininess of the pharynx, itching and sore throat, cough without sputum discharge;
• laryngitis. The voice is hoarse, periodically the child is tormented by a cough, expectoration is difficult.

Weakened children show skin signs of seasonal allergies:

• hives;
• angioedema;
• atopic and contact dermatitis.

With a severe reaction to pollen, diseases of the internal organs develop:



• hepatitis;
• colitis;
• cystitis;
• myocarditis.

With pollinosis in children, convulsive seizures or Meniere's syndrome are rarely recorded. An exacerbated reaction to pollen in young patients, as well as in adults, manifests itself in the summer.

Treatment is carried out with antihistamines, drugs of the glucocorticosteroid group, taking into account age. It is impossible to give a small allergic person the compositions that a neighbor's child takes: the reaction of the body is individual, dangerous manifestations are possible, especially up to one year. When treating infants, drops are recommended to be mixed with mother's milk or formula to reduce the risk of side effects.

It is important to choose the right form of medicine. For example, the drug Zodak for allergies has three varieties: drops, tablets and medicinal syrup, but only drops are allowed to be used up to two years.

Allergists offer several preventive measures that prevent hay fever or reduce the risk of developing the disease. Some actions are available to a specific person, to eliminate other factors, the participation of sanitary services, green economy workers is required.

Doctors distinguish two types of prevention:

• primary. The task is to prevent negative reactions, remove harmful factors. Useful actions: hardening of the body, rational nutrition, reasonable physical activity, limiting contact with allergens. Landscaping settlements with non-allergenic plants, weed control, especially ragweed, is the task of public utilities;
• secondary. Responsibility lies with the patient and the allergist observing the patient with a diagnosis of hay fever. Objectives: to reduce negative symptoms during seasonal exacerbations or prevent their occurrence, prescribe and drink a course of drugs that reduce the effect of allergens in time.

Pollinosis is quite difficult to defeat, many patients visit an allergist for many years, control the course of the disease, and adapt to a life complicated by seasonal allergies. When selecting the optimal drugs, the patient fulfills all the recommendations, negative signs appear with less force. The use of specific immunotherapy in the absence of contraindications increases the chances of a cure. Patience, a positive attitude towards the result, trust in the doctor improve the result of therapy.

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Due to the deteriorating environmental situation, the number of patients with allergies is growing every day. More common than others is pollinosis, which can cause excruciating allergy symptoms in both adults and young children.

In different countries, up to 30% of the population suffers from it. To deal with the problem, you need to know what pollinosis is and how to eliminate its manifestations or reduce the manifestations of the inflammatory reaction. Let's dwell on this in more detail.

hay fever(the second name is seasonal allergic rhinitis or rhinoconjunctivitis) is a group of allergic diseases that occur seasonally and are characterized by acute allergic inflammation of the nasal mucosa and eyes, less often of the skin. Sometimes the pathological process can affect other organs and systems (allergic gastritis, cystitis, etc.).

In some sources, this disease is called hay fever. This name is a tribute to the historical past. When this disease was first described, doctors believed that its development was due to the influence of hay. It has now been established that hay practically does not play a role in the development of the disease, and fever practically does not occur with this pathology.

The cause of hay fever is an allergic reaction to the pollen of various plants. There are several groups of allergenic plants: cereals, weeds and trees.

The incidence and exacerbation of the disease occurs during the flowering period of these plants:

• first wave (April-May). During this period, there is an active flowering of trees. Most often, the cause of an allergic reaction is: pollen of poplar, hazel, birch and alder;
• second wave (early summer). Grasses are starting to bloom. One of the most active allergens is rye and wheat. This type of disease occurs predominantly in rural residents;
• third wave (late summer-early autumn). Weeds (quinoa, timothy grass, wormwood, etc.) actively emit pollen.

Sensitization to a particular type of pollen depends largely on geographical location. Thus, in the USA, allergies to ragweed are more common, and in the south of Russia, to sunflower and corn.

In addition, the following factors are important in the development of the disease:

• burdened heredity for allergies;
• birth trauma and infectious diseases in young children;
• unhealthy diet and bad habits;
• frequent viral infections;
• geographical climate and month of birth (children born in regions with abundant pollen activity during the spring and summer months are more likely to get hay fever);
• harmful industrial and living conditions.

Pollen allergies can present with a variety of symptoms. The most common signs of pathology are:

allergic rhinitis. This form of the disease is accompanied by:

• runny nose;
• congestion and swelling in the nose;
• clear mucous discharge;
• decrease or loss of smell;
• constant sneezing;
• ear congestion.

Allergic conjunctivitis. The patient is concerned about the following symptoms:

• lacrimation;
• photophobia;
• inflammation of the conjunctiva;
• discomfort and pain in the eyes.

The combination of the two previous forms - rhinoconjunctivitis
Bronchial asthma. It appears in 20-30% of patients. Her common symptoms are:

• cough;
• asthma attacks;
• shortness of breath at rest and during physical exertion;
• wheezing in the lungs, rapid breathing and tachycardia.

Skin manifestations of the disease:

• such as various rashes;
• skin itching;
• hives;
• swelling of the subcutaneous tissue and mucous membranes.

Rare manifestations of hay fever also include:

disorders of the digestive tract and damage to the genitourinary system (nephritis, cystitis, etc.).

All these manifestations of the disease have one thing in common - they develop exclusively in the same season, have a favorable course and respond well to treatment with antihistamines.

Important! Often, an allergy to the pollen of certain plants is combined with a food allergy to certain products. So, if a patient is allergic to wormwood, then he often develops an allergy to potatoes, sunflower oil and seeds. Such patients should be careful to consume allergenic foods like honey and should not be treated with herbal medicine.

In pregnant women, pollinosis often develops against the background of hormonal changes in the body, especially when the first trimester of pregnancy falls on the flowering season of plants.

The disease manifests itself in various forms, but usually pregnant women are worried about a runny nose and eye problems. Severe attacks of bronchial asthma develop less frequently.

Pregnant patients are prescribed compliance with the regimen and, if necessary, select medications. Cases have been registered when, after childbirth, pollinosis was independently cured and in the future did not remind of itself with a single symptom. Most likely, this is due to the normalization of the hormonal background.

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Pollinosis can occur in a child of any age, but more often the disease occurs in children 4-8 years old. Early onset of the disease is observed in children who have early childhood had diathesis or atopic dermatitis. Pollinosis is more common in children on artificial feeding than on the chest. In addition, diseases during pregnancy and infection in childbirth matter. The male sex is sick more often than the female.

In children, the disease is manifested by an allergic rhinitis, conjunctivitis, or a combination of both. Runny nose is accompanied by sneezing, nasal congestion and mucous clear discharge. Conjunctivitis begins with discomfort and itching in the area of ​​​​the eyeballs, then lacrimation, pain and pain in the eyes join. With a combination of these two syndromes, the baby may be disturbed by increased fatigue, drowsiness. The child begins to sleep poorly and lose weight.

Bronchial asthma as a manifestation of pollinosis in children is quite rare. This form usually occurs in conjunction with other variants of the disease and is accompanied by chest discomfort, asthma attacks and dry cough.

Skin manifestations of pollinosis in children develop more often than in adults. It can be urticaria with various elements of a rash, itching or angioedema. Rarely, allergic contact dermatitis occurs.

In children, pathology is accompanied by pronounced changes in nervous system because children are more emotional and unstable. They become capricious, whiny, irritated for no reason, their sleep and appetite are disturbed. Against this background, an increase in temperature to subfebrile values ​​can occasionally be recorded. Sometimes there are problems with the work of the digestive and cardiovascular systems.

Diagnosis of pollinosis takes place in several stages:

Study the anamnesis of a small patient. To do this, the child and his parents are interviewed. Attention is focused on the relationship of the disease with the time of year and the season of flowering dust plants. The child is examined by various specialists: ENT specialist, ophthalmologist and others.

The probability of hay fever is high with the following anamnestic data:

• allergies in parents and close relatives;
• the disease and its symptoms occur once a year during the flowering period of plants;
• at other times there are no signs of the disease.

Based on the received data suggest a diagnosis of hay fever.

Various methods are used for this purpose:

• skin tests. Do not carry out during the period of exacerbation of the disease and in children under 3 years of age. Before the study, the patient should not take hormonal or antihistamine drugs.
• determination of specific immunoglobulin E in blood serum;
• immunoblotting. The air panel includes the most common pollen allergens, such as birch, alder, poplar, ragweed, wormwood, etc.
• provocative tests. They are used only in a hospital setting in patients with a complex diagnosis. Practically not used in childhood.

At the last stage, the doctor assesses the severity of the disease (mild, moderate or severe) and develops an individual treatment regimen for the patient separately for the period of exacerbation and remission.

Approaches to the treatment of the disease depend on the severity and manifestations of hay fever. To eliminate the symptoms, various pills and drugs are used.

To eliminate the symptoms of rhinitis and nasal congestion, various drops and sprays are used:

hormonal (Avamys, etc.). Use a week before flowering so that the effect of the hormone can accumulate and manifest itself in full. Apply within a month. Can be used in children over three years of age. Do not have a systemic effect on the body;

decongestants (vasoconstrictors). It is used in emergency situations when it is completely impossible to breathe. Use no more than a week. For children and adults, many sprays and drops have been developed with different active ingredients and dosages (Sanorin, Nazol-baby, etc.);

antihistamine drops (Vibrocil, Allergodil). The composition includes a local antihistamine drug, which well eliminates the manifestations of allergic rhinitis. Used for about 2 weeks;

sprays and rinses based on sea water. Remove part of the allergen from the nasal mucosa, partially relieve swelling and wash out the mucus from the nose. Used in children of any age, pregnant and lactating women.

You can remove eye symptoms with the help of drops and ointments:

• washing with decoctions of antiseptic herbs: chamomile baths, washings from calendula decoction, etc.);
• hormonal ointments (prednisolone, etc.) relieve inflammation and relieve itching;
• allergy drops for the eyes (Lekrolin, etc.);
• when an infection is attached, eye drops with an antibiotic (Sofradex) are used.

With severe itching and rashes apply:

• antihistamine ointments (Fenistil);
• hormonal ointments (hydrocortisone, etc.);
• baths and lotions with decoctions of antipruritic herbs (oak bark, chamomile).

Local remedies are used only with a mild degree of the disease, or as part of complex therapy. Antihistamines are used as a systemic treatment for allergies. These drugs block the release of histamine and prevent an allergic inflammatory reaction from starting.

For the treatment of pollinosis, antihistamines of various generations are used:

• I-th ( Tavegil and others.). The main side effects are sedation and severe drowsiness. They work for 6 hours. Side effects in the form of dry mucous membranes can have a positive effect in the treatment of a runny nose with profuse discharge;
• II-th ( Loratadine and others.). The main group of drugs for the treatment of hay fever. They act quickly and for a long time. These pills have a negative effect on the heart, which should be considered in patients with problems in this area. Do not cause a hypnotic effect;
• III-e ( Tsetrin and others.). Deprived of most of the side effects of the two previous groups. Long lasting and soft.

Systemic hormones in the treatment of the disease can be used to stop asthma attacks (intravenously or inhaled). In addition, hormones are indicated for severe pollinosis, accompanied by the development of life-threatening conditions, for example, Quincke's edema.

A good effect in the treatment of pollinosis can be given by specific immunotherapy, when the causative allergen is accurately identified. It is carried out in courses without exacerbation (late autumn, winter or early spring).

Primary prevention is aimed at ensuring that people at risk do not get hay fever. For this we recommend:

• balanced diet;
• normal sleep and rest;
• living in ecologically clean areas;
• pregnancy planning at a certain time of the year (outside the flowering season);
• choosing a place of residence taking into account plants and trees (avoid allergenic plants in the immediate vicinity of housing).

If the patient is already sick with pollinosis, then secondary prevention comes into force, aimed at preventing the deterioration of his condition and alleviating the symptoms of the disease. Recommendations for patients with this type of allergy:

1. Restriction or exclusion of contact with the allergen, up to moving to another region during the flowering season;
2. Controlling the content of dust and pollen in the living room. The use of vacuum cleaners with hepa filters, humidifiers and other devices that purify the air.
3. Restriction of visiting the street during the period of activity of allergenic plants.
4. Regular showers and rinsing of the nose after coming from outside.
5. Hypoallergenic diet. It has been proven that with pollinosis there is a cross-allergy to certain foods. So, for example, with an allergy to birch pollen, a cross-reaction to apples and nuts often develops.
6. The patient and his relatives need to be taught a treatment regimen during an exacerbation and prevention during remission.
7. Do not plan operations and trips during the flowering period of plants and do not go out of town and into nature at this time.

Question: What is pollinosis of the nose and how does this disease manifest itself? Answer: Pollinosis is an allergic disease caused by the pollen of various plants. The disease manifests itself from the nasal cavity with rhinitis, congestion, swelling and clear watery discharge from the nose, as well as constant sneezing. Question: What does the diagnosis of "allergic hay fever" mean? Answer: This is a wrong term, since pollinosis is an allergy to pollen, so you don’t need to use the word allergic, because pollinosis is not just non-allergic. Question: Can such a seasonal allergy develop into bronchial asthma or not? Answer: Yes, there is such a possibility, 20-30% of patients with hay fever develop allergic bronchial asthma. Therefore, the disease must be controlled, prevented and treated in a timely manner.

hay fever- These are allergic diseases caused by the reaction of the body in response to the pollen of various plants. Its symptoms cause many problems for both adults and children. Various groups of medicines are used for treatment.

Pollinosis (code according to the international classification of diseases ICD-10) is one of the most common allergic diseases and occurs in 2-20% of the world's population. The first official information about this disease appeared in 1819. The disease was originally called hay fever because hay was thought to be the cause.

Pollinosis in children proceeds a little differently than in adults: the main symptoms differ. There are several thousand varieties of plants on our planet, but only about 50 of them have pollen, which causes hay fever. Pollinosis is a seasonal disease that affects the mucous membranes of the respiratory tract and eyes. The pollen of all plants has allergenic activity, which is why after contact with it, sensitive people prone to allergic reactions develop this disease (microbial 10).

After contact with an allergen - pollen, an inflammatory process begins on the nasal mucosa. Pollen particles settle on the mucous surface of the respiratory tract, provoking the following symptoms:

• frequent sneezing,
• allergic rhinitis,
• swelling in the nose (it is impossible to breathe through one or both nostrils),
• itching of the sky, eyes, nose,
• increased salivation,
• tearing.

Pollinosis - an allergic reaction to pollen

Also, the patient gradually begins to show general symptoms of the disease (microbial 10):

• irritability,
• fatigue,
• decreased appetite,
• sleep problems
• depressive state.

It is very important to distinguish the signs of hay fever from the common cold in time, since the principles of treatment of these ailments are different.

First, the patient begins to sneeze, a person can sneeze up to 10 times. This is the effect of pollen on the mucous membrane of the respiratory tract. While the allergen is acting, the patient is also worried about a runny nose. Usually, blowing your nose does not help relieve nasal breathing, as nasal congestion occurs due to swelling of the mucous membrane.

The duration and severity of allergies (microbial 10) depends on the individual characteristics of the body: for some, it can manifest itself as a mild allergic rhinitis, and for some people, pollinosis significantly spoils the quality of life for a week or more.

If the allergen reacts with the mucous membrane of the eyes, it becomes inflamed and severely swollen. As a result, the eyes become inflamed, redden, bake, the patient is worried about constant tearing.

In rare cases, pollinosis leads to quite serious consequences:

1. Bronchial asthma.
2. Quincke's edema.

Also, during seasonal flowering, allergic dermatitis worsens, urticaria appears on the skin.

Pollinosis in children manifests itself differently than in adults:

• in preschool children, hay fever occurs almost imperceptibly. The only symptom is severe ear congestion, which can sometimes lead to temporary hearing loss,
• in some children, allergies are manifested only by conjunctivitis,
• the rest - a runny nose and frequent sneezing,
• In rare cases, seasonal allergies can manifest as asthma attacks.

The main signs of the disease

Diagnostics

If you suspect that you or your child has hay fever, the first step is to rule out diseases with similar symptoms. You need to make an appointment with an allergist.

If the doctor confirms the diagnosis (microbial 10), the next step will be to determine the source of the allergy. For effective treatment of pollinosis, it is necessary to find out which pollen of plants caused the development of an allergic reaction. This can be done with the help of special tests that determine exactly what kind of plant your body is allergic to.

It is best to carry out such tests in winter, when there is no irritating factor, and medicines for the treatment of allergies do not enter the body. It is in this case that the results of this study will be the most reliable.

The determination of the allergen is carried out by 2 methods:

• injection,
• scarification test.

Diagnosis of hay fever

The test is carried out as follows:

• On one of the patient's forearms, the doctor makes several small scratches.
• Drops of preparations containing high concentrations of various allergen plants are applied to them.
• Such solutions can be administered under the skin by injection.
• After some time (about 20 minutes), the doctor determines by the size of the scratches which allergen the body reacts to the most.

But children do such tests only from the age of five. For younger children, an alternative method is used - a blood test for antibodies that are produced by the body in response to exposure to allergen pollen. In the same way hay fever is diagnosed in pregnant women.

Unfortunately, it is impossible to cure hay fever once and for all. Treatment is reduced to alleviating the suffering of the patient - this is symptomatic therapy. Since the allergy is seasonal and occurs due to pollen, it goes away after the plants stop flowering.

For the treatment of hay fever, doctors most often prescribe the following drugs:

Loratadine is an antihistamine used to treat

It needs to be known

To alleviate your condition during the flowering period of plants, follow the following useful recommendations:

1. Avoid country walks. The farther you get from the pollen source, the better you will feel. Wait until the allergenic plants have faded, and only then go to the barbecue.
2. Remember that in windy weather, the concentration of pollen in the air is maximum.
3. Try to walk in cloudy weather or after rain: at this time, all the pollen is washed off with water, and there is practically no pollen in the air.
4. Do wet cleaning at home as often as possible, humidify the air.
5. You will have to slightly change your diet during the illness. Exclude from your menu:
   • chicken meat, eggs,
   • apples, pears, plums,
   • bee products,
   • food coloring products.

What is the danger of hay fever for people?

In plants and trees, during the flowering period, pollen is released, which contains proteins. If there are no disorders in the human body, then plant pollen is retained in the nasal cavity by mucus, then it is removed. When the immune system fails, the protective barrier is destroyed. Foreign proteins, due to the special molecular structure of pollen, penetrate into the upper layers of the mucous membranes of the nose.

In response to the invasion of a foreign protein, the immune system produces antibodies, which are then sent to the site of the “attack”. As a result, foreign substances are broken down, while the body's own cells also suffer. An inflammatory reaction begins, due to which the composition of the blood changes. It is for this reason that the disease is manifested by a complex of symptoms indicating a malfunction of various organs and tissues, and not just the mucous membrane of the nasal cavity. Even the organs of the lower respiratory system, which do not have direct contact with the allergen, are involved in the pathological process.

Symptoms appear already 10-15 minutes after contact with the allergen, an immediate allergic reaction occurs.

Pollinosis can manifest itself at any age, regardless of the gender of the person. Children are most susceptible to the disease, the reason lies in the weakness of the immune system. If measures are not taken in time, pollinosis progresses. With age, this will manifest itself with more pronounced symptoms, and an allergic reaction to those antigens that have not previously caused an inflammatory process is possible. A person who suffers from an allergy to ragweed pollen in his youth may also react painfully to birch pollen in adulthood.

Doctors find it difficult to say why the immune system at some point ceases to function normally. Therefore, the primary factor is unknown. There is a suspicion that genetic anomalies play a leading role. This theory is supported by the high probability of hay fever in children whose parents suffered from this form of allergy.

The secondary factor is the pollen of plants and trees. It is small in size, appears during flowering and is easily carried by the wind, falling, among other things, on human mucous membranes. The most powerful allergen is the pollen of the following trees and plants:

• ambrosia
• poplars
• birches
• sunflower
• wormwood

A number of factors have also been established that weaken the protective barriers of the body, thereby facilitating the introduction of pollen elements into the mucous membranes. The most dangerous are infectious diseases and polluted atmosphere. It has been established that in children born in the city during the flowering period of trees, the risk of developing the disease increases.

Pollinosis refers to seasonal and recurrent diseases. In most cases, the stage of exacerbation alternates with remission every year. In more rare cases, an allergic reaction begins every two years.

Most often, sick people complain of the following symptoms:

• severe runny nose
• eye inflammation
• itching and burning at the beginning of the nasal passages
• repeated sneezing
• tearing

These are the first symptoms of pollinosis that occur 20 minutes after contact with the allergen. Further, the pathological process spreads to other tissues and already after 5-6 hours the clinical picture becomes more pronounced. For example, if the mucous membrane of the bronchi is affected, there are signs of bronchial asthma. People complain about seizures severe cough, suffocation, burning in the throat and in the chest.

In most cases, the symptoms disappear after the trees have faded. After a few weeks, swelling subsides, breathing and vision are restored, and the work of the heart is normalized.

First of all, the patient must be protected from contact with the allergen. If possible, it is better to move to another region, and if this is not possible, you need to stay indoors and do not open the windows. In most people, this measure leads to the disappearance of symptoms.

If the signs of pollinosis are not eliminated or the person does not have the opportunity to stay in the apartment for weeks, the doctor prescribes symptomatic treatment. Currently, the following drugs are used to combat hay fever:

• cromohexal
• aldecine
• nasonex

Currently, specific immunotherapy is widely used for the treatment of hay fever. In this case, a person who has a hypersensitive reaction to allergens is given drugs that reduce susceptibility to irritants. The course of treatment is from three to five years. The drugs can be administered subcutaneously or applied to the nasal mucosa.

An alternative method of restoring the functioning of the immune system is the use of products containing transfer factors. These are molecules consisting of amino acids that carry immune information. Strengthening the cells of the immune system occurs due to the introduction of molecules containing the correct data into the body. They seem to "train" the immune cells of the desired reaction.

Among the immunocorrector products, the 4Life Research line with the logical name Transfer Factor stands out. To combat allergic reactions and as a prevention of pollinosis, it is recommended to use TF Classic and Protein PRO-TF.

Transfer Factor Classic is a classic immunocorrector that specifically improves the protective functions of the body. When detecting the presence of infections or viruses in the body, as well as after past illnesses, for the prevention of hay fever, it is recommended to use a product with a higher content of transfer factor molecules - TF Advance.

As a result of this adjustment, the immune system better recognizes pathogens and responds quickly to a potential threat. In the future, immunity will “remember” the attacking pests and will not allow their activation. As a result, an allergic reaction to irritants will be excluded.

Protein PRO-TF will also be an indispensable product for symptoms of allergic reactions. Due to its protein and amino acid composition, the body will be completely balanced in proteins, and will not react to proteins that cause allergies. Ideal program restore correct operation defensive forces Body Kit Life without allergies.

Often there are cases of complete recovery of people suffering from hay fever after taking immunocorrectors. Immunocorrectors should act as an auxiliary means. Before use, it is recommended to consult with your doctor.