Pollen allergy hazel and alder in the approach

Tips against the pollen plague: Hazel and alder in the approach: One in four suffers from hay fever. The health insurance DAK advises hyposensitization

08/02/2011

The now rising temperatures now allow the pollen to fly again. Allergy sufferers against hazel and alder pollen are affected, because now begins their pre-bloom. Poplar, willow and ash follow in March. Nationwide, almost one in four suffers from hay fever - and the trend is rising. The DAK therefore advises early hyposensitization. „This treatment has a success rate of 80 percent“, says DAK doctor Elisabeth Thomas.

Hyposensitization possible from five years on
Nearly 50,000 insured persons at DAK took advantage of the hyposensitization that is now also available in drop form last year - especially children and adolescents under the age of 18 and women. „Those affected usually benefit from the therapy in the first season“, explains Elisabeth Thomas. „However, the treatment lasts between three and five years and should ideally be carried out during the time without the hay fever.“ Anyone who has missed this time, at least with the help of medication can relieve his symptoms this season. Incidentally, children should be older than five years at the start of treatment.

Five tips against the pollen plague
So that the pollen time does not become a time of suffering, the DAK has put together five simple tips for everyday life:
- Only air at night, then there are less pollen in the air.
- Take a shower every night and wash your hair more often to get rid of the pollen.
- Do not leave the clothes worn during the day in the bedroom.
- Avoid long walks in the main pollen season. The best way to get out after rain, then the least pollen are on the way.
- If possible, have a pollen filter installed in your car.

Treatment options of naturopathy
Naturopathy knows other treatments to alleviate symptoms of pollen allergy. In addition to homeopathy, TCM, acupuncture and therapy with vital substances are also affected the self-blood therapy, hypnotherapy, Bach flower treatment or intestinal rehabilitation available. More information can be found in the article Pollen & hay fever.

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Picture: Günther Richter

Source: German Allergy and Asthma Association, DAK.