The pollen season comes with concentrated power

Long winter favors heavy pollen

04/17/2013

Beginning of spring - which means pure joy, pollen allergy sufferers usually have major problems such as red, watery eyes, a dripping nose or blocked sinuses. Due to the long winter affected people could breathe so far - but just because of the late beginning of spring, the pollen count is now particularly pronounced. Thus, the flowering of certain trees such as hazel, alder, poplar, willow and birch, according to the pneumologist Claus Kroegel of the University Hospital Jena due to the cold late use, but this would happen now „in the next one or two weeks now with concentrated strength, so that allergy sufferers have to suffer particularly strongly“, so the scientist opposite the news agency "dpa".

Normal pollen again in four weeks
While in mild springtime the flowering phase of the different plants extends over several months, according to the experts, due to the long cold phase this year, many different plants would bloom at the same time and secrete pollen accordingly. Although pollen from hazel and alder had already flown at the beginning of the year, it was only in small quantities due to the cold. Therefore, according to the pulmonologist, those affected should be able to calculate "heavy pollen levels for about four weeks" - only then would the extent of the pollen count return to normal. Accordingly, may be expected in May, for example, with oak and pine pollen, but would cause much less problems.

Current pollen count information for those affected
According to the German Weather Service (DWD), more than 15% of the population in Germany suffer from pollen allergy and hay fever, and the trend continues to increase. The pollen allergy is usually accompanied by symptoms such as wheezing, conjunctivitis or even asthma, often come as well „cross-reactions“ with foods added. How severely an allergic reaction thereby fails, although from person to person completely different - nevertheless could be derived from the pollen flight the load of the Pollenallergikers according to the DWD. For those affected, therefore, there is the opportunity to find out more about pollen count in their region on a daily basis under "www.pollenstiftung.de" for targeted and proactive prophylaxis.

Naturopathy offers help with pollen allergy
Those who suffer from pollen allergy, in addition to the therapeutic options of conventional medicine also a variety of treatment options in the field of natural medicine. Here, the pollen allergy is generally not considered in isolation, but as a problem of the entire human organism, accordingly, alternative therapeutic concepts focus mostly on the restoration of a healthy immunological regulatory capacity. For example, homeopathy, ear acupuncture, as well as special applications such as autohemotherapy, hypnosis, Bach flower therapy, or bowel rehabilitation are possible.

Tip: Keep windows closed and wash your hair in the evening
In addition to consistent therapeutic measures, pulmonologist Claus Kroegel also gives those affected two very simple tips to protect themselves from pollens: during this time, the windows should be kept closed and hair should be washed in the evening, „because the pollen get caught in your hair and you carry it to bed with it. "(nr)

Also read:
Protective measures against hay fever
Natural healing: ear acupuncture
Warning about Ambrosia pollen
Hypnotherapy: Therapy in hypnosis
Therapy options for bronchial asthma

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