When spring arrives in the US, and so have the miseries of people affected by allergies. You probably have smelt the fragrance of flowers along with breathing in some pollen. The changing season and presence of high-level of allergens in the air have made breathing difficult.

If you live in a big city like New York, which has male trees in abundance, your sneezing season is here. After all, male trees produce more pollen as compared to female trees.

Some Common Allergies

Pollens are not the only culprit behind allergenic reactions –there are many. The air you are breathing in carries various allergens, including dust mites, mold, animal dander and of course pollens. Besides airborne allergens, you are likely to develop a dietary allergy, environmental, or a drug allergy.

Rhinitis (Hay Fever)

Most common allergy during season change is allergic rhinitis. Pollens most commonly attack your nasal passage. You probably feel itching on the nose, mouth, and eyes. You may become too tired to do anything except for sneezing as a result of hay fever. Teary-red eyes may compel you to wash them several times during a day with high pollen count.

Sinusitis

Asthma patients and children are vulnerable to allergies more than any other group. Having a fever increases your risk of acquiring sinusitis. Sinusitis blocks your nasal passages. It may also cause thick nasal discharge and breathing difficulties. Sinusitis may be acute or chronic, depending on how many days it lasts.

Food Allergies

Food allergies are complexed to diagnose. Most food allergies happen during childhood. When your body reacts to the protein in a food item, it may cause inflammation on the skin. Your tongue, face, and throat may sore because of the allergen.

Drug Allergies

You may suffer an adverse medical reaction as it is common. Sulfur and others are the most common allergen drugs. Certain drugs may cause itching on skin, and rashes may appear. You may wheeze due to chest tightness and experience breathing difficulties.

If your food or drug allergy worsens, it may put your life in danger causing anaphylaxis.

How Can You Prevent Allergies?

Bigger cities have bigger problems. Several factors contribute to aggravate allergies for the residents of big cities. Besides the weather, the air quality of your city, the occupied environment, and congested spaces may also expose you to a higher amount of allergens than natives of small cities.

Do not panic; there are ways to relieve the symptoms.

• Plants mostly pollinate in the morning between 5 am to 10 am. Try to stay at home during this time.
• Your indoor air should also be clean and pollen-free. Keeping the windows close reduces the chances of breathing pollens. Also, filter the air using high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter
• If you are allergic to an animal, don’t keep a pet in the first place. But if your allergy is mild, use vacuum cleaners to reduce the buildup of animal dander.
• Control your craving and avoid the food that triggers allergenic symptoms. If you have a severe pollen allergy, eating raw and fresh fruits may be troublesome. Avoid them.
• Keep track of food items that cause or worsen your allergic symptoms.
• Never use any medicine unless prescribed by your allergist. It is safe to undergo an allergy test to discover the allergen triggering the reaction.
• Whenever you go out during this season, carry a small allergy-relief kit –including eye drops, nasal sprays, and antihistamine drops.
• Consult an allergist before your allergy becomes a potential threat to your life.

Conclusion

Allergies have hit New Yorkers harder than other US citizens. The weather worsens when there is a high pollen count. Be prepared. Contact us and schedule an appointment with the best Allergist NYC.

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