{"id":9726,"date":"2024-09-25T03:39:36","date_gmt":"2024-09-25T00:39:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/?p=9726"},"modified":"2026-04-20T18:55:26","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T15:55:26","slug":"inhaled-allergens-that-are-identified-and-controlled","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/inhaled-allergens-that-are-identified-and-controlled\/","title":{"rendered":"Inhaled allergens: how to recognize and control them"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"179\" data-end=\"494\"><strong data-start=\"179\" data-end=\"203\">Inhaled allergens<\/strong> \u2014 are microscopic particles that enter the human body during breathing. In sensitive individuals, they can cause allergic reactions, including rhinitis, conjunctivitis, cough, and bronchial asthma. Knowing the sources of such allergens and diagnostic methods helps reduce the risk of worsening symptoms.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"496\" data-end=\"538\"><strong data-start=\"499\" data-end=\"538\">Main types of inhalant allergens<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"540\" data-end=\"591\">There are several common groups of inhalant allergens:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"593\" data-end=\"1164\">\n<li data-start=\"593\" data-end=\"741\">\n<p data-start=\"595\" data-end=\"741\"><strong data-start=\"595\" data-end=\"616\">Pollen allergens.<\/strong> Pollen from trees (birch, alder), grasses (timothy, feather grass), and weeds (ragweed) is one of the most common causes of seasonal allergies.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"742\" data-end=\"829\">\n<p data-start=\"744\" data-end=\"829\"><strong data-start=\"744\" data-end=\"761\"><a href=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/how-is-dust-allergy-treated-and-how-to-deal-with-it\/\">House dust<\/a>.<\/strong> Contains house dust mites, which are strong allergens.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"830\" data-end=\"921\">\n<p data-start=\"832\" data-end=\"921\"><strong data-start=\"832\" data-end=\"845\">Mildew.<\/strong> Spores of fungi Aspergillus, Cladosporium, etc. can cause severe reactions.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"922\" data-end=\"1058\">\n<p data-start=\"924\" data-end=\"1058\"><strong data-start=\"924\" data-end=\"954\">Animal hair and epidermis.<\/strong> It is not the fur itself that causes an allergic reaction, but the proteins in the saliva, urine, and skin flakes of pets.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1059\" data-end=\"1164\">\n<p data-start=\"1061\" data-end=\"1164\"><strong data-start=\"1061\" data-end=\"1091\">Latex and chemicals.<\/strong> They are less common, but cause symptoms in professionally sensitive individuals.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"1166\" data-end=\"1213\"><strong data-start=\"1169\" data-end=\"1213\">Symptoms of reactions to inhaled allergens<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1215\" data-end=\"1274\">Depending on individual sensitivity, the patient may experience:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1276\" data-end=\"1445\">\n<li data-start=\"1276\" data-end=\"1310\">\n<p data-start=\"1278\" data-end=\"1310\">prolonged runny nose without fever;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1311\" data-end=\"1342\">\n<p data-start=\"1313\" data-end=\"1342\">itchy nose, frequent sneezing;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1343\" data-end=\"1375\">\n<p data-start=\"1345\" data-end=\"1375\">tearing, redness of the eyes;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1376\" data-end=\"1412\">\n<p data-start=\"1378\" data-end=\"1412\">difficulty breathing, especially at night;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1413\" data-end=\"1445\">\n<p data-start=\"1415\" data-end=\"1445\">wheezing when inhaling, dry cough.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9729\" src=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/themes\/woodmart\/images\/lazy.svg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/333.jpg\" alt=\"Allergen in the form of tree pollen in the air\" width=\"867\" height=\"447\" srcset=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/333.jpg 867w, https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/333-150x77.jpg 150w, https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/333-600x309.jpg 600w, https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/333-300x155.jpg 300w, https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/333-768x396.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 867px) 100vw, 867px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1447\" data-end=\"1493\"><strong data-start=\"1450\" data-end=\"1493\">Methods for diagnosing inhalant allergy<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1495\" data-end=\"1564\">Assessment of an allergic reaction requires laboratory and applied methods:<\/p>\n<div class=\"_tableContainer_16hzy_1\">\n<div class=\"_tableWrapper_16hzy_14 group flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"1566\" data-end=\"1990\">\n<thead data-start=\"1566\" data-end=\"1605\">\n<tr data-start=\"1566\" data-end=\"1605\">\n<th data-start=\"1566\" data-end=\"1574\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Method<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"1574\" data-end=\"1593\" data-col-size=\"sm\">The essence of the study<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"1593\" data-end=\"1605\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Advantages<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"1646\" data-end=\"1990\">\n<tr data-start=\"1646\" data-end=\"1738\">\n<td data-start=\"1646\" data-end=\"1670\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"1648\" data-end=\"1669\">Skin prick tests<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1670\" data-end=\"1709\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Applying microdoses of allergen to the skin<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1709\" data-end=\"1738\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Quick result (20 min)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1739\" data-end=\"1821\">\n<td data-start=\"1739\" data-end=\"1762\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"1741\" data-end=\"1761\">ELISA blood test<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1762\" data-end=\"1790\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Detection of specific IgE<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1790\" data-end=\"1821\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Does not depend on skin condition<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1822\" data-end=\"1899\">\n<td data-start=\"1822\" data-end=\"1841\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"1824\" data-end=\"1840\">Immunoblotting<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1841\" data-end=\"1880\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Detailed decoding of up to 20 allergens<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1880\" data-end=\"1899\" data-col-size=\"sm\">High accuracy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1900\" data-end=\"1990\">\n<td data-start=\"1900\" data-end=\"1925\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"1902\" data-end=\"1924\">Provocative tests<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1925\" data-end=\"1957\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Controlled exposure to allergen<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1957\" data-end=\"1990\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Performed only in a hospital setting<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div class=\"sticky end-(--thread-content-margin) h-0 self-end select-none\">\n<div class=\"absolute end-0 flex items-end\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 data-start=\"1992\" data-end=\"2042\"><strong data-start=\"1995\" data-end=\"2042\">Tips for patients with suspected allergies<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"2044\" data-end=\"2400\">\n<li data-start=\"2044\" data-end=\"2109\">\n<p data-start=\"2046\" data-end=\"2109\">Avoid walking in windy weather during pollen season.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2110\" data-end=\"2159\">\n<p data-start=\"2112\" data-end=\"2159\">Regularly ventilate and humidify the room.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2160\" data-end=\"2233\">\n<p data-start=\"2162\" data-end=\"2233\">Install filters in air conditioners or use air purifiers.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2234\" data-end=\"2313\">\n<p data-start=\"2236\" data-end=\"2313\">Use hypoallergenic bedding and change bed linens regularly.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2314\" data-end=\"2400\">\n<p data-start=\"2316\" data-end=\"2400\">Consult an allergist for a correct diagnosis, and do not self-medicate.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"2402\" data-end=\"2438\"><strong data-start=\"2405\" data-end=\"2438\">Allergy treatment and control<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2440\" data-end=\"2488\">Therapy is based on a combination of several approaches:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2490\" data-end=\"2848\">\n<li data-start=\"2490\" data-end=\"2602\">\n<p data-start=\"2492\" data-end=\"2602\"><strong data-start=\"2492\" data-end=\"2516\">Elimination of the allergen.<\/strong> The most effective method, although not always possible (e.g., completely avoiding <a href=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/pollen-allergy-seasonal-testing-for-the-body\/\">pollen<\/a>).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2603\" data-end=\"2661\">\n<p data-start=\"2605\" data-end=\"2661\"><strong data-start=\"2605\" data-end=\"2634\">Antihistamines.<\/strong> Relieves the main symptoms.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2662\" data-end=\"2743\">\n<p data-start=\"2664\" data-end=\"2743\"><strong data-start=\"2664\" data-end=\"2696\">Inhaled corticosteroids.<\/strong> Used for asthma or severe rhinitis.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2744\" data-end=\"2848\">\n<p data-start=\"2746\" data-end=\"2848\"><strong data-start=\"2746\" data-end=\"2780\">Specific immunotherapy (SIT).<\/strong> The only method that affects the cause of allergies, not just the symptoms.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2850\" data-end=\"2940\">Treatment selection should be individualized after a complete examination.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Inhaled allergens are microscopic particles that enter the human body when we breathe. 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