{"id":8873,"date":"2024-11-19T15:44:41","date_gmt":"2024-11-19T13:44:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/?p=8873"},"modified":"2026-04-20T18:54:47","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T15:54:47","slug":"seasonal-allergy-how-to-identify-symptoms-and-control-the-condition-during-the-flowering-period","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/seasonal-allergy-how-to-identify-symptoms-and-control-the-condition-during-the-flowering-period\/","title":{"rendered":"Seasonal allergies: how to recognize symptoms and control the condition during the flowering period"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"273\" data-end=\"300\"><strong>What are seasonal allergies?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"302\" data-end=\"597\">Seasonal allergies, or hay fever, are an immune system reaction to pollen from plants that bloom at certain times of the year. It most often occurs in the spring, summer, or early fall. Pollen from trees, grasses, and weeds enters the respiratory tract or eyes, causing symptoms similar to a cold, but without the virus.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"599\" data-end=\"760\">According to <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"609\" data-end=\"650\">Mayo Clinic<\/a>, pollen allergy affects up to 30% adults and up to 40% children, and its symptoms can significantly reduce quality of life.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"762\" data-end=\"799\"><strong>The main symptoms of seasonal allergies<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"801\" data-end=\"1058\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"801\" data-end=\"820\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"803\" data-end=\"820\">Constant sneezing<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"821\" data-end=\"858\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"823\" data-end=\"858\">Nasal congestion or discharge<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"859\" data-end=\"890\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"861\" data-end=\"890\">Itching in the nose, throat, eyes<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"891\" data-end=\"924\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"893\" data-end=\"924\">Tearing, redness of the eyes<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"925\" data-end=\"965\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"927\" data-end=\"965\">Feeling of pressure in the forehead, headache<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"966\" data-end=\"998\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"968\" data-end=\"998\">Fatigue, decreased concentration<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"999\" data-end=\"1058\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1001\" data-end=\"1058\">Worsening of asthma symptoms (in people with a co-diagnosis)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1060\" data-end=\"1201\">In some cases, symptoms may progress to <strong data-start=\"1107\" data-end=\"1127\"><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/allergic-rhinitis-is-something-you-should-know\/\" title=\"Allergic rhinitis: what you need to know\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"170\">allergic rhinitis<\/a><\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"1129\" data-end=\"1156\">allergic conjunctivitis<\/strong> or complicate the course of bronchial asthma.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"1203\" data-end=\"1234\"><strong>What causes seasonal allergies?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1236\" data-end=\"1426\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1236\" data-end=\"1304\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1238\" data-end=\"1304\"><strong data-start=\"1238\" data-end=\"1267\">Spring (March\u2013May):<\/strong> tree pollen (birch, alder, maple)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1305\" data-end=\"1369\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1307\" data-end=\"1369\"><strong data-start=\"1307\" data-end=\"1334\">Summer (June\u2013August):<\/strong> cereal grasses (timothy, rye)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1370\" data-end=\"1426\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1372\" data-end=\"1426\"><strong data-start=\"1372\" data-end=\"1400\">Autumn (August\u2013October):<\/strong> weeds (ragweed, wormwood)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1428\" data-end=\"1533\">Pollen is carried by the wind over long distances, so even in urban environments, symptoms can be severe.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1535\" data-end=\"1572\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8875\" src=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/themes\/woodmart\/images\/lazy.svg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/man-with-face-mask-sanitizing-woman-s-hand.jpg\" alt=\"An allergist performs a skin test on a patient\" width=\"1200\" height=\"785\" srcset=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/man-with-face-mask-sanitizing-woman-s-hand.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/man-with-face-mask-sanitizing-woman-s-hand-150x98.jpg 150w, https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/man-with-face-mask-sanitizing-woman-s-hand-600x393.jpg 600w, https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/man-with-face-mask-sanitizing-woman-s-hand-300x196.jpg 300w, https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/man-with-face-mask-sanitizing-woman-s-hand-1024x670.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/man-with-face-mask-sanitizing-woman-s-hand-768x502.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"1535\" data-end=\"1572\"><strong>What to do if symptoms appear<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1574\" data-end=\"1727\"><strong data-start=\"1574\" data-end=\"1605\">1. See an allergist<\/strong><br data-start=\"1605\" data-end=\"1608\" \/>The specialist may prescribe skin tests or tests for <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/specific-immunoglobulins-role-in-the-diagnosis-of-allergies-and-infectious-diseases\/\" title=\"Specific immunoglobulins: role in the diagnosis of allergies and infectious diseases\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"171\">specific immunoglobulins<\/a> (IgE) to determine the causative allergen.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1729\" data-end=\"1882\"><strong data-start=\"1729\" data-end=\"1760\">2. Keep a symptom diary<\/strong><br data-start=\"1760\" data-end=\"1763\" \/>Make a note of when exactly your symptoms appear, what the weather is like, and where you were \u2014 this will help establish a connection with the allergen.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1884\" data-end=\"1918\"><strong data-start=\"1884\" data-end=\"1916\">3. Avoid contact with pollen<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1919\" data-end=\"2077\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1919\" data-end=\"1973\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1921\" data-end=\"1973\">Walk less in the morning - pollen concentration is highest<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1974\" data-end=\"2013\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1976\" data-end=\"2013\">It is better to keep the windows at home closed.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2014\" data-end=\"2077\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2016\" data-end=\"2077\">After being outside - change clothes, wash your face, and blow your nose<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2079\" data-end=\"2106\"><strong data-start=\"2079\" data-end=\"2104\">4. Take medication<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2107\" data-end=\"2329\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2107\" data-end=\"2169\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2109\" data-end=\"2169\">Antihistamines (loratadine, cetirizine, fexofenadine)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2170\" data-end=\"2208\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2172\" data-end=\"2208\">Sodium cromoglycate - topical sprays<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2209\" data-end=\"2253\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2211\" data-end=\"2253\">Corticosteroids - as prescribed by a doctor<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2254\" data-end=\"2329\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2256\" data-end=\"2329\">Immunotherapy (ASIT) \u2014 course therapy to reduce sensitivity to an allergen<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"2331\" data-end=\"2376\"><strong>Table: What will help with seasonal allergies<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"overflow-x-auto contain-inline-size\">\n<table data-start=\"2378\" data-end=\"3044\">\n<thead data-start=\"2378\" data-end=\"2488\">\n<tr data-start=\"2378\" data-end=\"2488\">\n<th data-start=\"2378\" data-end=\"2406\">Symptom<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"2406\" data-end=\"2446\">What helps<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"2446\" data-end=\"2488\">When to apply<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"2601\" data-end=\"3044\">\n<tr data-start=\"2601\" data-end=\"2711\">\n<td>Sneezing, itchy nose<\/td>\n<td>Antihistamine tablets<\/td>\n<td>1 time per day, daily in season<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2712\" data-end=\"2822\">\n<td>Tearing, redness<\/td>\n<td>Cromoglycate eye drops<\/td>\n<td>2\u20134 times a day<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2823\" data-end=\"2933\">\n<td>Nasal congestion<\/td>\n<td>Steroid nasal sprays<\/td>\n<td>Daily, preferably before the start of the season<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2934\" data-end=\"3044\">\n<td>Prevention of attacks<\/td>\n<td>Immunotherapy (ASIT, drops or injections)<\/td>\n<td>3\u20136 months before the flowering season<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"3046\" data-end=\"3074\"><strong>How to prevent exacerbation<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"3076\" data-end=\"3322\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3076\" data-end=\"3148\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3078\" data-end=\"3148\">Monitor the air allergenicity forecast (e.g. via apps)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3149\" data-end=\"3194\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3151\" data-end=\"3194\">Avoid walking in dry, windy weather.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3195\" data-end=\"3243\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3197\" data-end=\"3243\">Install pollen filters in your car and home<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3244\" data-end=\"3282\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3246\" data-end=\"3282\">Use a humidifier<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3283\" data-end=\"3322\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3285\" data-end=\"3322\">Carry out wet cleaning regularly<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Seasonal allergies are common but manageable. Timely diagnosis, proper treatment, and simple preventive measures can help minimize symptoms and restore quality of life, even during the peak season.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is a seasonal allergy? Seasonal allergy, or hay fever, is a reaction of the immune system to pollen from plants that bloom in a certain season.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":627,"featured_media":8874,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-8873","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-zahvoryuvannya-ta-symptomy"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8873","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/627"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8873"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8873\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8874"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8873"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8873"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8873"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}