What to do with pollen allergy? Is there any way to relieve it?

　　In the season of pollen flying, pollen allergy is like an uninvited guest, often causing a lot of discomfort to many people. Pollen allergy, medically known as "hay fever", is an excessive immune response of the human body to pollen. According to statistics, during the pollen season, about 20% - 30% of people will suffer from pollen allergy to varying degrees. The symptoms include sneezing, runny nose, nasal congestion, itchy eyes, tears, coughing, and may even cause respiratory diseases such as asthma, which seriously affect the quality of life and physical health. So, in the face of pollen allergy, how can we effectively deal with it?

　　一. Reduce pollen contact

　　1. Pay attention to pollen forecasts

　　Understanding the spread of local pollen is a key step in preventing pollen allergies. Many meteorological websites and mobile applications provide pollen concentration forecast services, through which you can know the high incidence period of pollen in advance so as to make protective preparations. For example, on days with high pollen concentrations, try to reduce the time you spend outdoors, especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when pollen spreads most actively.

　　2. Home protection measures

　　Close doors and windows: Keep doors and windows closed when you are at home to effectively block pollen from entering the room. At the same time, you can use an air purifier, whose HEPA filter can filter out pollen particles in the air and keep the indoor air fresh.

　　Change clothes: After returning from outside, pollen may adhere to clothing, hair, and skin. Change outerwear in time and wash it clean to avoid pollen spreading indoors. In addition, washing your hair and taking a bath to remove pollen on the surface of your body can reduce the occurrence of allergic reactions.

　　3. Key points for protection when going out

　　Wear a mask: Choose a mask with good filtering effect, such as an N95 mask or a special pollen protection mask, which can effectively block pollen from being inhaled into the nasal cavity.

　　Wear protective clothing: Wear a hat, sunglasses, and long-sleeved clothing to reduce the area of ​​skin and hair exposed to the outside and prevent direct contact with pollen.

　　二. Relieve allergic symptoms

　　1. Nasal irrigation

　　Using saline for nasal irrigation can remove pollen and secretions in the nasal cavity, relieve symptoms such as nasal congestion and runny nose. You can buy a professional nasal irrigator and follow the instructions to rinse 1-2 times a day.

　　2. Drug treatment

　　Antihistamines: such as loratadine, cetirizine, etc., can effectively relieve allergic symptoms such as sneezing and itching. Take as prescribed by the doctor before the pollen season or when symptoms appear.

　　Nasal glucocorticoids: For patients with severe nasal congestion, drugs such as mometasone furoate nasal spray can reduce nasal mucosal inflammation and relieve nasal congestion. However, you need to pay attention to the use and side effects of the drug and use it as prescribed by the doctor.

　　Mast cell stabilizer: Sodium cromoglycate eye drops can be used to relieve eye allergy symptoms such as itchy eyes, by stabilizing mast cells and reducing the release of allergic mediators.

　　3. Desensitization therapy

　　For patients with pollen allergies with severe symptoms and long duration, desensitization therapy can be considered. This method is to gradually increase the patient's exposure to pollen allergens to make the body produce immune tolerance, thereby alleviating allergic symptoms. However, the desensitization treatment cycle is long, generally taking 3-5 years, and must be carried out under the guidance of a professional doctor.

　　4. Place an aromatherapy machine indoors

　　Mistless aromatherapy machine mistless humidifier breaks down water into tiny droplets through high-frequency vibration or ultrasonic technology without producing water vapor, and releases it into the air in an invisible way. This design avoids the generation of visible water mist, thereby preventing moisture and damage to furniture, floors and other items. Suitable for users who do not want the indoor environment to be too humid.

　　Aroma release: By using water-soluble essential oils or aromatherapy liquids, the indoor air odor can be effectively improved to create a comfortable atmosphere.

　　When tired or depressed, the aroma of lemon essential oil can help restore vitality and improve the overall mental state.