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People who are allergic to pollen are going through one of the worst times of the year. This is especially true this year, when rainfall in Spain has been abundant and heavy. During the spring, plants are blooming noticeably. In fact, in many areas of Spain it is still raining intermittently, so the flowering season is not yet over.
This favors the appearance of pollen in large quantities, which is bad news for those who suffer from this seasonal allergy. However, there are methods according to experts, to try to mitigate the effects of allergy.
Remedies for seasonal allergies
One of the things that should be put into practice is to avoid exposure to the allergen. To this end, there are many recommendations made by experts that we can implement in our daily lives and that are simple to incorporate
As far as possible, you should stay indoors. Avoid the outdoors during peak pollen concentrations and on windy days. In addition, it is essential to be especially hygienic and keep the house clean and dust-free. To do this, you can use vacuum cleaners with HEPA filters, change curtains and bedding more frequently
It is important to continue ventilating the house, but we should reduce the time of ventilation. The best time to do this is at midday, as the concentration of pollen is much lower. On the other hand, we should not dry clothes outdoors either, as pollen can adhere to clothes and we would introduce it into our home
As an extra measure, the mask can be effective in protecting the respiratory tract, generally in the open air. Personal hygiene, such as frequent hand and face washing, also helps to remove pollen that may have adhered to the skin.
Other ways to get rid of allergies
Non-medical recommendations can help mitigate allergy symptoms, but there are also other ways to get rid of allergies.
Generally, this problem is usually treated with medication. Among them are antihistamines, which usually help relieve symptoms such as sneezing, itching or runny nose. Nasal corticosteroids are also common, which relieve inflammation of the nose and improve nasal congestion
In addition, the use of decongestants can be included, which can help relieve nasal congestion, although these should be used temporarily or occasionally