Flowers may seem like a beautiful choice for spring, but they can exacerbate an annoying problem for many people.
Households in the UK are being advised not to keep fresh flowers indoors during April, for one main reason: the pollen season has started earlier than usual this year. A relatively mild winter followed by warm, dry spells is forecast to have created ideal conditions for pollen production.
As a result, millions of people who suffer from seasonal allergies may begin to feel symptoms several weeks earlier than the usual peak.
Experts explain that recent changes in climate have extended and intensified the plant growing season, making the period of exposure to pollen longer and stronger.
The so-called “hay fever” (seasonal allergic rhinitis) is caused by the immune system’s reaction to substances in the air such as pollen from trees, grasses, and plants, as well as mold spores. This condition affects millions of people and is becoming increasingly common.
Symptoms include sneezing, a blocked or runny nose, red, itchy eyes, and headaches. For many people, these discomforts significantly affect sleep and daily life.
Experts point out that while it's nearly impossible to completely avoid pollen during the warmer months, there are some practical steps you can take to reduce your exposure. One of the simplest is to avoid keeping flowers indoors.
Flowers brought indoors can worsen symptoms, as they bring pollen directly into the space where it can linger and circulate for a long time. When this is combined with pollen coming in through open windows or carried on clothing, it creates an environment where exposure continues even after a person has entered the home.
For this reason, avoiding flowers indoors is considered a simple but effective step to reduce pollen levels in the home.
This condition occurs when the immune system reacts to pollen by releasing histamine, which causes inflammation in the airways and eyes. Symptoms can gradually worsen throughout the day if exposure continues.
Treatment usually focuses on prevention and symptom relief. Antihistamines are often used to block the effects of histamine and reduce sneezing and runny nose. Nasal sprays and gels can work more quickly by blocking allergens from entering the body.
In more severe cases, nasal corticosteroid sprays may also be used to reduce inflammation and nasal congestion. Many people use a combination of treatments to manage symptoms.
In addition to medications, practical measures such as showering after returning from outside, keeping windows closed at night, and regularly cleaning the house with a vacuum cleaner with an efficient filter are also recommended.
It is also advisable to avoid drying clothes outside on days with high pollen levels and to limit exposure to grassy areas or green spaces.
Tracking daily pollen forecasts is very important, as it helps people plan activities and better protect themselves from symptoms. /GazetaExpress/
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