{"id":9145,"date":"2024-11-29T11:39:56","date_gmt":"2024-11-29T09:39:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/?p=9145"},"modified":"2026-04-20T18:54:46","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T15:54:46","slug":"pollen-allergy-seasonal-testing-for-the-body","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/pollen-allergy-seasonal-testing-for-the-body\/","title":{"rendered":"Pollen allergy: a seasonal test for the body"},"content":{"rendered":"

What is pollen allergy?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Pollen allergy is one of the most common types of seasonal allergies, which occurs in response to contact with plant pollen. It is also called hay fever<\/strong> or hay fever<\/strong>. In this case, the immune system perceives the pollen as a danger and triggers a protective reaction - immunoglobulin E (IgE) is produced, which provokes the release of histamine. It is histamine that causes the symptoms familiar to everyone: runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing.<\/p>\n

When does pollen allergy occur?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Pollen allergy has seasonal nature<\/strong>, which depends on the flowering period of different plants:<\/p>\n

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    Spring (April\u2013May)<\/strong> \u2014 trees: birch, alder, poplar, hazel<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Summer (June\u2013July)<\/strong> \u2014 cereal grasses: timothy, fescue, oats, rye<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Late summer \u2013 autumn (August\u2013October)<\/strong> \u2014 weeds: ragweed, wormwood, quinoa<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Some people are affected by several types of pollen at once, which leads to cross-allergy<\/strong> or a prolonged period of symptoms.<\/p>\n

    Symptoms of pollen allergy<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    Allergic reactions can be mild or severe, and include:<\/p>\n

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      Respiratory symptoms<\/strong>: sneezing, nasal congestion, watery discharge, itchy nose<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Eye symptoms<\/strong>: redness, itching, tearing<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Cough, sore throat<\/strong>, sometimes wheezing<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      General manifestations<\/strong>: rapid fatigue, irritability, sleep disturbances<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      In severe cases<\/strong> \u2014 bronchospasm, shortness of breath, allergic asthma<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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      Diagnosis of pollen allergy<\/strong><\/h2>\n

      1. IgE allergy screening<\/strong><\/h3>\n

      A blood test showing the presence of elevated levels of specific antibodies to pollen.<\/p>\n

      2. Skin prick tests<\/strong><\/h3>\n

      They are performed in the off-season. Drops of allergens are applied to the skin and light scratches are made. If redness appears, the allergen has been detected.<\/p>\n

      3. Molecular diagnostics<\/strong><\/h3>\n

      It identifies specific pollen molecules that the body reacts to. This is important in case of cross-reactions (for example, birch pollen - apple).<\/p>\n

      Practical example<\/strong><\/h2>\n

      The patient complains of an annual runny nose and red eyes from April to June. Allergy tests revealed sensitivity to birch, alder, and timothy pollen. Allergen-specific immunotherapy (ASIT) significantly reduced symptoms in the second year of treatment.<\/p>\n

      Comparison of allergy control methods<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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      Method<\/strong><\/th>\nAdvantages<\/strong><\/th>\nDisadvantages<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
      Antihistamines<\/td>\nQuickly relieves symptoms<\/td>\nThey don't treat the cause, the effect is temporary<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Corticosteroid sprays<\/td>\nReduces inflammation, effective for severe rhinitis<\/td>\nPossible side effects with long-term use<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Barrier products (gels, sprays)<\/td>\nForms a protective film on the mucous membrane<\/td>\nNeeds regular updating<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      ASIT (immunotherapy)<\/td>\nThe only method that affects the cause of allergies<\/strong><\/td>\nLong-term treatment (3\u20135 years), not suitable for everyone<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

      How to make life easier during pollen season<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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        Follow flowering calendar<\/strong> in your region<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Don't open windows during the day<\/strong> \u2014 it is better to air at night or early in the morning<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        After the street - wash your face, hands, hair<\/strong> and change your clothes<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Use air purifiers with HEPA filters<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Install in the car cabin filters against pollen<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Avoid walking in dry and windy weather<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        If possible - travel during the flowering period<\/strong> to regions with low pollen concentration<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Pollen allergy is not a death sentence. Timely diagnosis, proper prevention, and modern treatment allow you to control symptoms and not lose quality of life even during the peak of flowering.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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