{"id":9726,"date":"2024-09-25T03:39:36","date_gmt":"2024-09-25T00:39:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/?p=9726"},"modified":"2026-10-03T10:53:06","modified_gmt":"2026-10-03T10:53:06","slug":"inhaled-allergens-that-are-identified-and-controlled","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/ingalyatsijni-alergeny-yak-rozpiznaty-j-kontrolyuvaty\/","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> are microscopic particles that enter the human body during breathing. In <a href=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/allergens-in-products-a-complete-list-of-exposure-risks-and-current-diagnostics\/\">In sensitive individuals, they can cause allergic reactions<\/a> reactions, including rhinitis, conjunctivitis, cough, bronchial asthma. Knowledge of the sources of such allergens and diagnostic methods helps reduce the risk of exacerbation of 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 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=\"(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<div class=\"table-scroll\"><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><\/div>\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 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