As approaching the end of the spring months, the pollen and increasing vegetation brought up a health problem that affects millions of people: “Allergic rhinitis …” This disorder, known as “spring flu” or “hay fever”, leads to serious quality of life in individuals and allergies. According to the data of the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, one in four people around the world is affected by allergic rhinitis. Moreover, as of 2025, approximately 50 percent of the world’s population is expected to be affected by allergic diseases.
Children at risk
Allergic rhinitis stands out as the most common allergic respiratory disease after asthma in children. According to field studies in Türkiye, 18 to 25 percent of school age children have these symptoms. Symptoms such as nasal discharge, itching, sneezing and tear adversely affect children’s sleep patterns and school success. The biggest danger is that the disease is often mixed with flu or flu. Approximately 40 percent of children with allergic rhinitis have to use unnecessary antibiotics due to incorrect diagnosis. Experts, on the basis of increasing allergic diseases in recent years, urbanization, environmental pollution, domestic dust and harmful chemicals, the change in eating habits, such as factors such as the fact.
Watch out for those hours
Immunology and Allergy Diseases Specialist Dr. Mahir spindle, allergic rhinitis nasal discharge, congestion, itching and sneezing symptoms, such as symptoms, “pollen, until April July, at the end of summer and autumn. Polynas, especially in the morning, especially between 07: 00 in the evening 19: 00-22: 00, the windows are swinging more intense. The biggest reason for this is increasing the rate of allergy in people living in cities.
20 minutes test
Underlining that the basic treatment principle of allergy is “detection and avoiding allergy”, Dr. Chest Diseases Specialist. Nur Kaşkır Öztürk said, “With the correct determination of the allergy, taking the necessary measures and treating the treatments reduces the risk of developing sinusitis, otitis and asthma. Cough, nasal discharge, sneezing, irrigation in the eyes, burning, nasal discharge, nasal itching, wheezing, wheezing and shortness of breath in patients with allergic reasons are also being investigated. Today, there are allergy tests that have become very practical and fast. In these tests, the patient pays attention throughout his life, allergens to avoid in a short time as 20 minutes, “he said.
What are the measures?
Öztürk, the measures to be taken against the allergens listed as follows: “Research shows that pollen density increases especially in the morning and windy days. Avoid being outside at this time. Filter home and workplace air conditioners, use sunglasses. Do not sleep without showering. “
Can last throughout the year
Child allergy and immunology diseases specialist. Dr. Sakine Light, on the other hand, warned that complaints may last throughout the year and listed the following halves: “Allergic rhinitis is an important factor in the more frequently seen nasal growth in children, and more frequent sine and ear infections. According to the results of the tests performed by taking blood samples or injecting allergen to the surface of the skin, it is aimed to improve the quality of life of patients with appropriate treatments. “
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