Grass pollen flight is imminent

Grass pollen flight marks the peak of hay fever season

08/04/2011

The hay fever high season has begun. The birch pollen is already in the air, the grass pollen flight is expected next. Allergy sufferers face the hardest time of the year, as many hay fever patients are particularly sensitive to both birch and grass pollen.

Normally the beginning of the grass pollen flight is only expected at the end of April, but similar to the birch, the grasses are likely to flower slightly earlier this year. For hay fever patients no good news, because it also starts the hay fever high season a bit earlier. In general, the suffering of allergy sufferers in recent years has been steadily extended since „the global warming of the last 25 years“ a „significantly longer pollen season in the year“ Meteorologist Sandra Kannabei told the news agency „dpa“.

Hay fever patients suffer almost all year round
Sensitive hay fever patients have only one month of the year in which no pollen in the air and they can live without pain, said the expert. According to this, November is the only resting phase during which extreme allergic people can breathe deeply. In particular, the highly allergenic ragweed plant Sandra Kannabei has extended the pollen season, which usually ends in early September with the mugwort until well into October. From December, the hazel shrubs start to flower again in less extreme winters, so that there is an almost complete transition. However, hayfever patients react extremely differently to the different pollen, with hazel, alder and white pollen appear rather harmless compared to the grass and birch pollen. Which pollens are most prevalent at what time and in which regions can be checked online in the various pollen schedules, to make appropriate arrangements if necessary.

Hay fever prevention with the help of simple measures
According to the experts, for example, preventive measures for hay fever patients with heavy pollen count should be kept shut, preferably only in the rain and in the late evening hours, frequently washing clothes worn outside and not storing them in the bedroom. In addition, laundry should not be dried outdoors and hayfever patients are advised to wash their hair at bedtime in the evenings, Dr. Wolfram Feußner, allergist and specialist for lung and bronchial medicine from Kassel at the beginning of the hay fever season. In addition, allergy sufferers should be provided in advance with antihistamines from the pharmacy in order to respond immediately to the onset of hay fever attacks, said the expert. Also recommended, according to the expert certain prescription nasal sprays or special eye drops, but his tip to protect against pollen is: Rub the nose inside with a little Vaseline and gargle after getting a little cooking oil. In order to cope with the annually recurring symptoms of hay fever on a long-term basis, a long-term targeted immunotherapy against the allergic reactions comes into question, explained the expert.

With acupuncture for hay fever?
From a naturopathic point of view, the treatment of hay fever, for example, herbal therapies, relaxation procedures, magnetic / bioresonance procedures, autologous blood therapies and self-suggestion, acupuncture and homeopathy. With the various methods, considerable success has already been achieved in the treatment of hay fever and in particular acupuncture for hay fever therapy is a well-regarded treatment approach in conventional medicine. However, if the symptoms of hay fever can not be remedied by naturopathic treatment, it is important to consult a physician, as hay fever, if not treated, can quickly lead to asthma and other respiratory problems. (Fp)

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