{"id":9191,"date":"2024-11-09T14:17:35","date_gmt":"2024-11-09T12:17:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/?p=9191"},"modified":"2026-04-20T18:54:48","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T15:54:48","slug":"pollinosis-why-is-it-not-seasonal-this-is-a-serious-disease","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/pollinosis-why-is-it-not-seasonal-this-is-a-serious-disease\/","title":{"rendered":"Pollinosis: why &quot;seasonal rhinitis&quot; is a serious disease"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1 class=\"\" data-start=\"252\" data-end=\"311\"><strong data-start=\"254\" data-end=\"311\">Pollinosis: why &quot;seasonal rhinitis&quot; is a serious disease<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"313\" data-end=\"418\">\u2014 <em data-start=\"315\" data-end=\"376\">Every year in April, do you start sneezing, have a runny nose, and itchy eyes?<\/em><br data-start=\"376\" data-end=\"379\" \/>\u2014 <em data-start=\"381\" data-end=\"418\">Probably just allergies to spring...<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"420\" data-end=\"788\">Does this sound familiar? That&#039;s how many people are <strong data-start=\"461\" data-end=\"480\">and do not suspect<\/strong>, that have <strong data-start=\"491\" data-end=\"502\"><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/pollinosis-analysis-before-the-flowering-season\/\"   title=\"Pollinosis: tests before the flowering season\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"158\">hay fever<\/a><\/strong> \u2014 one of the most common allergic diseases in the world. Its symptoms are often confused with a cold, and treatment is postponed, believing that it will \u00abgo away on its own.\u00bb But it is <strong data-start=\"662\" data-end=\"787\">ignoring hay fever can lead to chronic inflammation of the respiratory tract, bronchial asthma, and constant exhaustion<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"790\" data-end=\"842\"><strong data-start=\"793\" data-end=\"842\">What happens to the body during hay fever?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"844\" data-end=\"1044\">It all starts with <strong data-start=\"862\" data-end=\"878\">plant pollen<\/strong> \u2014 microscopic particles that the patient&#039;s body mistakenly perceives as an enemy. The immune system launches <strong data-start=\"981\" data-end=\"997\">hyperreaction<\/strong>, produces histamine, and the body begins to defend itself:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1279\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1095\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1048\" data-end=\"1095\"><strong data-start=\"1048\" data-end=\"1062\">lacrimation<\/strong>, sneezing - to &quot;wash out&quot; the allergen<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1096\" data-end=\"1154\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1098\" data-end=\"1154\"><strong data-start=\"1098\" data-end=\"1128\">runny nose and nasal congestion<\/strong> - as a result of inflammation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1155\" data-end=\"1214\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1157\" data-end=\"1214\"><strong data-start=\"1157\" data-end=\"1183\">itching and sore throat<\/strong> \u2014 due to irritation of the mucous membrane<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1215\" data-end=\"1279\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1217\" data-end=\"1279\"><strong data-start=\"1217\" data-end=\"1260\">skin rashes or exacerbation of dermatitis<\/strong> \u2014 in sensitive people<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1281\" data-end=\"1392\">Pollinosis often has <strong data-start=\"1299\" data-end=\"1320\">seasonal nature<\/strong>: spring - trees, summer - cereals, August - weeds (for example, ragweed).<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"1394\" data-end=\"1440\"><strong data-start=\"1397\" data-end=\"1440\">Three things you should know about hay fever<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1442\" data-end=\"1728\"><strong data-start=\"1442\" data-end=\"1473\">1. It&#039;s not just about sneezing.<\/strong><br data-start=\"1473\" data-end=\"1476\" \/>Pollinosis is <strong data-start=\"1489\" data-end=\"1518\">systemic immune response<\/strong>. In some cases, it manifests itself not only at the level of the eyes or nose, but also in the form of <strong data-start=\"1600\" data-end=\"1621\">allergic cough<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"1623\" data-end=\"1639\">sleep disorders<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"1641\" data-end=\"1660\">chronic fatigue<\/strong> and even <strong data-start=\"1671\" data-end=\"1686\">anxiety<\/strong>. Pollinosis is especially severe in children.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1730\" data-end=\"1943\"><strong data-start=\"1730\" data-end=\"1791\">2. An allergy may seem like a \u201charmless food\u201d at first glance.<\/strong><br data-start=\"1791\" data-end=\"1794\" \/>This phenomenon is called <strong data-start=\"1815\" data-end=\"1839\">cross-allergy<\/strong>: for example, a person with birch pollen allergy may experience an itchy mouth after eating a raw apple or carrot.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1945\" data-end=\"2154\"><strong data-start=\"1945\" data-end=\"1977\">3. Pills are not a panacea.<\/strong><br data-start=\"1977\" data-end=\"1980\" \/>Antihistamines only reduce symptoms. Pollinosis can only be completely cured with <strong data-start=\"2074\" data-end=\"2102\">specific immunotherapy<\/strong> (ASIT), which teaches the body not to react to the allergen.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1945\" data-end=\"2154\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9193\" src=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pryk.jpg\" alt=\"an allergist performs a skin prick test to diagnose hay fever\" width=\"1200\" height=\"799\" srcset=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pryk.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pryk-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pryk-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pryk-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pryk-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pryk-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"2156\" data-end=\"2216\"><strong data-start=\"2159\" data-end=\"2216\">Step-by-step instructions: what to do if you suspect hay fever<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ol data-start=\"2218\" data-end=\"2768\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2218\" data-end=\"2316\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2221\" data-end=\"2316\"><strong data-start=\"2221\" data-end=\"2254\">Note the seasonality of symptoms.<\/strong><br data-start=\"2254\" data-end=\"2257\" \/>Does it repeat itself year after year during the same period? That&#039;s a hint.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2318\" data-end=\"2403\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2321\" data-end=\"2403\"><strong data-start=\"2321\" data-end=\"2346\">Write down your symptoms.<\/strong><br data-start=\"2346\" data-end=\"2349\" \/>When do they appear? How long do they last? What makes them worse?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2405\" data-end=\"2500\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2408\" data-end=\"2500\"><strong data-start=\"2408\" data-end=\"2435\">See an allergist.<\/strong><br data-start=\"2435\" data-end=\"2438\" \/>Will mock tests be conducted or <a href=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/price\/?3325_search_1=%D1%81%D0%BF%D0%B5%D1%86%D0%B8%D1%84%D1%96%D1%87%D0%BD%D1%96%20IgE&amp;3325_device=laptop&amp;3325_orderby=relevance&amp;3325_paged=1&amp;3325_filtered=true\">blood tests for specific IgE<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2502\" data-end=\"2637\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2505\" data-end=\"2637\"><strong data-start=\"2505\" data-end=\"2537\">Start treatment early.<\/strong><br data-start=\"2537\" data-end=\"2540\" \/>Don&#039;t wait for the peak of allergies - it&#039;s better to administer antihistamines, sprays or drops <strong data-start=\"2610\" data-end=\"2636\">1\u20132 weeks before the season<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2639\" data-end=\"2768\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2642\" data-end=\"2768\"><strong data-start=\"2642\" data-end=\"2669\">Assess the feasibility of ASIT.<\/strong><br data-start=\"2669\" data-end=\"2672\" \/>If symptoms recur every year and interfere with your life, this is your path to long-term relief.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"2770\" data-end=\"2812\"><strong data-start=\"2773\" data-end=\"2812\">Practical tips for allergy season<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"2814\" data-end=\"3213\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2814\" data-end=\"2901\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2816\" data-end=\"2901\"><strong data-start=\"2816\" data-end=\"2846\">Don&#039;t open the windows in the morning.<\/strong> It is at this time that the concentration of pollen in the air is highest.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2902\" data-end=\"2983\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2904\" data-end=\"2983\"><strong data-start=\"2904\" data-end=\"2947\">Take a shower and wash your hair after being outside.<\/strong> This helps wash pollen from the body.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2984\" data-end=\"3052\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2986\" data-end=\"3052\"><strong data-start=\"2986\" data-end=\"3013\">Dry things indoors.<\/strong> Especially during the active flowering season.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3053\" data-end=\"3123\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3055\" data-end=\"3123\"><strong data-start=\"3055\" data-end=\"3095\">Use an air conditioner with a filter.<\/strong> At home, in the car, at work.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3124\" data-end=\"3213\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3126\" data-end=\"3213\"><strong data-start=\"3126\" data-end=\"3157\">Keep an eye on the pollen forecast.<\/strong> There are mobile apps that warn about surges.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"3215\" data-end=\"3259\"><strong data-start=\"3218\" data-end=\"3259\">For whom is hay fever especially dangerous?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"3261\" data-end=\"3556\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3261\" data-end=\"3354\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3263\" data-end=\"3354\"><strong data-start=\"3263\" data-end=\"3271\">Children<\/strong> \u2014 their immune system is still forming, so symptoms can quickly worsen.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3355\" data-end=\"3411\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3357\" data-end=\"3411\"><strong data-start=\"3357\" data-end=\"3374\">People with asthma<\/strong> \u2014 allergies can trigger attacks.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3412\" data-end=\"3483\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3414\" data-end=\"3483\"><strong data-start=\"3414\" data-end=\"3431\">Pregnant women<\/strong> \u2014 reduced possibilities for medical treatment.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3484\" data-end=\"3556\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3486\" data-end=\"3556\"><strong data-start=\"3486\" data-end=\"3508\">Elderly people<\/strong> \u2014 the risk of complications is higher due to concomitant diseases.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Pollinosis is <strong data-start=\"4353\" data-end=\"4376\">not a whim of the body<\/strong>, but a signal that the immune system has gone haywire. And although it is impossible to completely avoid pollen, today there are <strong data-start=\"4475\" data-end=\"4504\">effective methods of control<\/strong>, which allow you to live actively at any time of the year \u2014 even when your favorite apple tree is in bloom.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pollinosis: why &quot;seasonal rhinitis&quot; is a serious disease - Every year in April you start sneezing, your nose runs, your eyes itch? - Probably,<\/p>","protected":false},"author":627,"featured_media":9192,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-9191","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9191","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=9191"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9191\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/9192"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9191"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9191"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9191"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}