Ambrosia, one of the most invasive weeds in Romania, is the main trigger factor in seasonal allergies, affecting thousands of people every year. The first step to confirm an allergy to ambrosia is the consultation of an allergist.
Ambrosia can cause allergies. Source: pixabay
Ambrosia, one of the most invasive weeds in Romania, is the main trigger factor in seasonal allergies, affecting thousands of people every year. Its extremely allergen pollen can cause reactions even to those who have not previously expressed respiratory or allergic sensitivities, and confusion with ordinary colds or respiratory viruses often leads to delaying the diagnosis and aggravating the symptoms.
The pollen of Ambrozie reaches maximum concentrations in the air between August and September, sometimes persisting until the end of October. The most common risk zones are unoccupied lands, agricultural fields, roads or virane lands in the proximity of localities.
The fact that the symptoms appear annually, during the same period, is a clear indication that it is not a seasonal cold, but an allergic reaction to ambrosia, write those from DC Medical.
How to manifest allergy to ambrosia
The allergy to ambrosia is characterized by a complex clinical picture, with predominance at the respiratory and ocular level. According to the specialists, the symptoms of allergy to ambrosia include repeated sneezing, clogged nose or abundant secretions, red and tears accompanied by persistent itching, sensations of discomfort in the nose, neck and ears, dry cough and breathing difficulties that can lead to the aggravation of asthma, and in the case of asthma, of sleep.
These manifestations do not improve within a few days, but persist as long as there is exposure to the pollen of ambrosia.
The first step to confirm an allergy to ambrosia is the consultation of an allergist, who may recommend skin tests or specialized blood tests. Avoid exposure to pollen is just as important: recommendations include keeping windows closed in the morning and evening, using air purifiers and washing clothes and hair after outdoor activities.
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