With the arrival of spring, allergies make their appearance. During the months of November, December and January, grasses have been germinating. The worst years for the allergic are those with abundant rains during the winter. Subsequently, the heat of the months of May and June causes pollination or, which is the same, the calvary of the allergic.
Allergy is an immunological reaction to any substance external to the organism (pollen, mites, food ...). In most cases, the patient produces class E (immunoglobulin E or IgE) antibodies against allergens (external substances). The antibody, upon contact with the allergen and with cells called mastocytes and basophils, produces an inflammatory reaction in the organism accompanied by itching, redness or asthma.
Allergy to grasses, the most common
Within the most common allergics, the reactions to grasses are the ones that more consultations occupy. Second, the pollen of the arizonics is placed and, finally, to the banana and the olive tree. In the coastal areas, the allergy that is the most abundant to the mites.
Gabriel Sosa, chief allerginal of the allergy service of the Hospital La Zarzuela and Vocal of the Society of Madrid and Castilla La Mancha de Allergology, explains that "the agents that provoke allergy are called allergens. And, unfortunately, There are thousands of them in the atmosphere (pollen, mites, fungi ...). However, there are certain cells that are more allergenic than others. For example, among animals, it is much more likely to become allergic to cat hair that Al as a dog and, in addition, the attacks are more intense.
The most frequent allergic diseases are rhinitis and allergic asthma. Dr. Miguel Angel Tejedor, Head of Allergy Service of the University Hospital Alcorcón Foundation, says that these diseases "occur by the response of our immune system to a great variety of substances, whose importance in each region depends on conditions that favor their Presence: Continental Climate for Pollenes, Wet and Warm Climate In the case of domestic dust mites ".
The inconvenience of the symptoms
The main effects of allergy are manifested in problems in respiratory tract. Among them, one of the most disabling is allergic rhinitis, which consists of sneezing, nasal itching, aqueous carriage or clogging of the nose. Much of the allergic population suffers these symptoms that in most cases are usually very annoying.
Next to the rhinitis, the eyes in the eyes also usually make appearance. Allergic cojunctivitis, the most frequent, is manifested in a redness, itching and tearing of the conjunctiva. As if that were not enough, the grasses can also cause asthma (dry and repetitive cough, whistles, drowns).
In what way is it,
Dr. Sosa explains that respiratory allergies are treated with "antihistamines for rhinitis, nose sprays, hollors, and inhalers for asthma". There is also a technique known as 'immunotherapy', which "consists of subcutaneous injection, or oral intake of the causative allergen, progressively. This treatment is desensitizer, that is, eliminates the symptoms of the allergy. It is the only treatment of the Origin of the problem and must be done under the observation of a specialist on the subject and controlling the treatment, "says the expert.
Regarding the natural remedies, some naturist doctors affirm that the Petasia plant brings the same antihistamine effects, and that the infusions of dry ortigon or Sambucus Nigra improve the symptoms. However, Dr. Tejedor explains that "there are no controlled studies that demonstrate that they are effective."
Who can affect?
In Dr. Sosa's words: "Anyone may suffer from an allergy, but, at least, in respiratory and food allergies is much more likely in people who have a family history of allergy, since there is a very clear genetic component ".
Allergy can appear at any stage of life in people who have never suffered. In fact, it is usually true. People are born with the genes that predispose them to suffer allergy. However, why appears at five years or at 40 is a fact that is still unknown.
Sneeze a lot and sounding the nose too often are classic symptoms of being suffering an allergy
With the change of seasons and the proximity of spring, it is quite common that one starts experiencing very uncomfortable symptoms that come to be the first indicative that an allergy is suffering. These symptoms are very varied and even though they are a quite reliable sign of having an allergy, for themselves they are not enough to know what type it is about. For this, it is best to go to the doctor.
Irritation of the throat and nostrils.
is one of the first symptoms suffered by an allergic: excessive secretion of nasal mucus, sneezing, plugged nose, burning sensation on the palate, in the ears and nose.
Eye irritation.
Another very typical symptom of an allergy is the irritation of the eyes accompanied by an excessive lacrimony. It is a very unpleasant feeling that makes one continually rubbing your eyes, irritating them even more.
Dermatological problems.
Many times an allergy manifests itself through the skin. A reddened, irritated or dry skin is probably indicative of an allergy. Other dermatological ailments that can be considered as symptoms of an allergy are the appearance of hives or small warts and even eruptions that produce an intense sensation of burning.
Respiratory problems.
Difficulties when breathing are one of the most uncomfortable allergic symptoms and greater medical emergency. They include the obstruction of the respiratory tract by inflammation of the throat, tongue or lips, whistling breathing and can even become the case of suffering a principle of asthma.
Digestive problems.
Vomiting, diarrhea and excessive stomach acidity can also be symptoms of an allergy.
Why are all these symptoms produce?
The organism, to combat and destroy any external agent that can be dangerous, such as a bacterium or a virus, generates large amounts of antibodies. These release a series of chemical substances to combat the invasive agent, which are precisely those that cause all the symptoms of an allergy given its toxicity. The problem is that the organism often confuses harmless substances such as dust or pollen with potentially hazardous external agents, activating all these antibodies and causing, therefore, all the symptoms of an allergy.
Diplomado de Nutrición para el alto rendimiento deportivo de la Universidad Anáhuac Mayab.