Allergy to wormwood: how to treat it with medications and traditional methods

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Kira Stoletova

The reputation of ragweed as an allergen is widely known, but there is an equally dangerous enemy of allergy sufferers - wormwood. Being a weed, it is widespread and the likelihood that an allergy to wormwood will manifest itself in patients with a reactive immune system, in children and pregnant women is very high

Wormwood (Artemisia vulgaris) causes seasonal hay fever, hay fever and food allergies.

Allergy to wormwood

Causes of allergies

Wormwood is a weedy perennial plant. You can see it near bodies of water, in vacant lots, along roads. The flowering period lasts from the beginning of June to the end of August. The concentration of the weed is highest in the southern regions. The most common types of plants are wormwood and common wormwood (chernobyl).

During the flowering season, pollen is carried by the wind over a distance of up to 5 km, reaches human mucous membranes and penetrates the respiratory tract . The compounds that make up pollen may be perceived by the body as foreign. It “turns on” the immune response. Immunoglobulin E and the mediator histamine begin to be produced in large quantities, as a result of which the capillaries expand. Swelling of the mucous membranes develops, a rash appears on the skin, and the person suffers from cough, runny nose, watery eyes and other allergy symptoms.

Allergens can be:

• protein compounds W5 and W6;
• tannins;
• alcohols;
• resins;
• essential oils;
• ascorbic acid, etc.

Factors that increase the likelihood of developing intolerance:

1. Heredity. Children with allergies have a 70% chance of also being susceptible to this disease. Only a predisposition is transmitted, not a specific type of allergy.
2. A person suffers from chronic diseases.
3. He is already allergic to something.
4. There are bad habits.
5. A person lives in an area where wormwood is ubiquitous.

About the diet for allergies to tree pollen

First of all, these tips relate to diets for allergies to pollen from birch, hazelnut (hazel), maple (all types), elm, oak and alder.

So, limit the consumption of sugar, jam, cookies, sweets, chocolate, cocoa, ice cream, any cold drinks, including alcohol (hot alcohol is also not needed!), marinades, pickles, smoked foods, especially smoked sausages.

It is not recommended to drink cognac, birch sap, herbal teas containing birch leaves or buds, or alder “cones”.

You should not add nuts to your diet (except for peanuts, which are not really nuts), honey, new potatoes and carrots, apples, peaches, apricots, any “strawberries”, cherries, cherries.

You will ask, if not shout: “What is possible?!” You can eat:

porridges, cereal casseroles; bread, pasta; dishes made from lean meat, meat and vegetable soups, as well as borscht - preferably lean, with the addition of sunflower oil; scrambled and boiled eggs; beans, peas, peanuts; sour cream, low-fat cottage cheese; cucumbers, tomatoes, radishes, radishes, beets, last year's potatoes.

milk, fermented baked milk, yogurt, kefir; weak tea (try with lemon - many people like this if they are not particularly allergic to citrus fruits), weak coffee with milk, just water - not from the tap, of course, mineral water.

Cross allergy

This is a reaction to compounds similar to the main allergen. The symptoms will be similar. If there is an allergy to wormwood, then the body may react negatively to ragweed, chamomile, chrysanthemum, tarragon, and dandelions.

It is better not to eat:

• vegetables: potatoes, tomatoes, celery, carrots, artichokes;
• fruits: apples, melons and watermelons, mangoes, lychees, kiwi;
• peanuts, sunflower seeds;
• spices and seasonings: black and chili pepper, paprika, cinnamon, curry, garlic, dill, parsley, ginger, marjoram, basil, anise, oregano, thyme, coriander;
• drinks (absinthe and vermouth).

It should also be taken into account that wormwood can be part of medicines and cosmetics.

Allergens

Illustration: Wormwood
A large number of allergens have been characterized. Here are some of them:

• Art v 1 – defensin, the main allergen ,
• Art v 2 – 34-48 kDa protein,
• Art v 3 – lipid transfer protein,
• Art v 4 – profilin,
• Art v 5 – calcium binding protein,
• Art v 6 – pectate lyase.

In addition to them, wormwood also contains other allergens that require further research.

Symptoms

Wormwood is highly allergenic, so allergic symptoms can appear within a few minutes after contact with the plant.

Characteristic:

• redness of the conjunctiva, swelling of the eyelids, a feeling of “sand” in the eyes, severe lacrimation;
• difficulty breathing, runny nose, itching and swelling of the nasal mucosa, sneezing;
• dry cough, shortness of breath, difficulty swallowing (it feels like there is a foreign object in the throat), chest pain;
• skin manifestations - swelling, hyperemia, urticaria, blisters, dryness and itching of the skin;
• with food allergies also - burning and itching in the mouth, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, flatulence, upset stool;
• sleep disturbance, chronic fatigue, headache, apathy;
• occasionally - the development of anaphylaxis and angioedema - dangerous conditions requiring immediate medical attention.

If the disease is not treated, the development of allergic bronchial asthma is possible. This is a severe pathology, which is accompanied by shortness of breath, spasms in the bronchi, heaviness behind the sternum, and wheezing.

During pregnancy, immunity usually decreases due to hormonal changes in the body, so allergic symptoms may manifest themselves more intensely and cause more discomfort. The main symptoms are often accompanied by fever, lethargy, and nagging headaches. Food allergies are especially dangerous because they can cause poisoning and dehydration.

If an allergen enters the body of a small child, the most characteristic symptoms are observed:

• profuse skin rashes, swelling, redness of the skin and mucous membranes;
• temperature increase;
• disruption of the gastrointestinal tract, colic, abdominal pain;
• tearfulness, lethargy, sleep disturbance.

In children, the immune system is not yet fully developed, so the disease is more severe and the likelihood of it developing into bronchial asthma is higher. The allergen can reach the baby through the mother's milk (if she consumes products with cross-reaction), as well as when using hygiene products with wormwood extract. As they grow older, it is likely that in some children, due to the strengthening of the immune system, allergic symptoms will weaken and eventually disappear completely.

Preventive actions

As mentioned above, treatment of allergies is by no means limited to the use of medications. First of all, it is necessary to ensure the elimination of the allergen. In addition, it is important to lead a hypoallergenic lifestyle. Eating if you are allergic to wormwood should also be conscious and correct. How to avoid worsening an allergic reaction? The following recommendations must be followed:

• do not go outside in windless, dry weather or on hot days;
• try to walk after rain, during wind, early in the morning;
• ventilate the room only when it rains;
• install a good ventilation and air conditioning system, use HEPA or ULPA filters;
• frequently carry out wet cleaning, use vacuum cleaners with filters;
• do not use cosmetics, perfumes, essential oils containing wormwood;
• stop smoking;
• If you are allergic to wormwood, you must follow a diet.

If you have an allergic reaction to wormwood, can you drink propolis?

About half of propolis consists of various aromatic acids and their esters, flavonoids, and pollen is also present in it. Therefore, it is likely that just as hypersensitivity to wormwood cross-reacts with honey, so it will with propolis. However, this is not an axiom, and after consulting a doctor, you can try to introduce a minimum dose of propolis into your diet.

Is it possible to get a dog if you are allergic to wormwood?

If you have any allergic disease, it is recommended to adhere to a hypoallergenic lifestyle, which includes: implies a refusal to keep animals. However, if it is not possible to avoid the appearance of a pet, it is necessary to bathe it more often with special shampoos, keep it out of the bed and bedroom, use air-purifying filters, do wet cleaning daily, and be sure to thoroughly wash your hands after each contact with the animal.

Can pepper patch be used if you are allergic to wormwood?

Not recommended, since red pepper is one of the cross-allergens for wormwood. And due to the fact that this is a rather aggressive product, it can cause a “double blow” to the skin.

Diet for allergies

The diet for hay fever based on wormwood has the largest list of restrictions. All products containing the plant should be excluded, including:

• absinthe;
• vermouth;
• tea with wormwood;
• tarragon.

In addition, you should be especially careful when consuming foods on the list of cross-allergens (described above).

It is also not recommended to use:

• mayonnaise;
• mustard;
• zucchini;
• eggplant;
• beets;
• carrot;
• lettuce;
• Jerusalem artichoke;
• chicory;
• honey;
• watermelons;
• oranges;
• grapefruits;
• lemons;
• tangerines;
• peas;
• nuts;
• absinthe;
• vermouth;
• anise;
• coriander;
• caraway;
• curry.

As with birch, not all of these products are absolutely contraindicated. The possibility of their use depends on the individual characteristics of the allergic person’s immune system, the severity of the allergy, and the treatment used.

It is worth noting that the likelihood of developing oral allergic syndrome is high, but not one hundred percent, so it is possible to introduce one “representative” of cross-allergens into the diet.

If a reaction does not develop to the minimum dose of the allergen, you can increase it, but not much (for example, one orange per week).

Approximately 25% of patients with wormwood allergy report subsequent food hypersensitivity (in descending order):

• honey and royal jelly,
• sunflower seeds,
• daisies,
• pistachios,
• hazelnut,
• salad,
• beer,
• almond,
• peanut,
• other nuts,
• carrot,
• apple.

The menu of a child with allergies requires special attention and should be discussed with a nutritionist and allergist. It is important that while trying to eliminate all allergens, you do not create a calorie, nutrient or nutrient deficiency in your child’s diet. Therefore, each excluded product must be replaced.

Among other things, it is advisable, at least during the period of exacerbation, to follow a general gentle diet with the exception of “aggressive” foods - alcohol, fast food, highly allergenic foods, spicy, fried, fatty foods.

Diagnostics

A blood test is prescribed to check the level of immunoglobulin E. Its increased amount confirms that in this case it is an allergy and not another disease with similar symptoms, for example, a cold. The analysis also allows you to identify a specific allergen. The results will have to wait several days, but even infants can do such a study.

Skin tests are also prescribed for adults and children over 3 years of age. An application is made or the suspected allergen is injected under the skin in a tiny dosage. If it is determined correctly, redness, swelling, and itching will appear within 20 minutes. The method is used during remission of the disease.

How to cure allergies forever with folk remedies

In the modern world, almost everyone asks the question of how to cure allergies forever using folk remedies. In itself, this is the most often manifested ill health, since it can manifest itself at any age.

Allergy is an increased sensitivity of the entire body to various allergens, either through direct contact with them or through the air.

The most common allergens are:

• Dust from the plants themselves, less often from trees.
• Food consumed daily.
• Dust that accumulates even on clothes.
• Animals that are in our home.
• Various medical (medicinal) preparations.
• Chemicals.
• Microbes and much more.

Back in the 20th century, scientists proved that in order to cure this disease, it is not necessary to use expensive medicine.

By using traditional medicine, you will not put pressure on the organs as a whole, because you will practically protect yourself from various side effects, especially the liver and other important organs.

It is also a priority that there are a lot of different recipes. Therefore, we have selected the most successful recipes and know how to cure allergies with folk remedies.

However, we must always remember that when using different recipes, it is necessary to consult an allergist. By doing this, we will protect ourselves from unforeseen exacerbations and manifestations of other reactions in which we can significantly harm the body.

Allergy to ragweed how to treat with folk remedies

One of the most common allergens is ragweed. The dust that accumulates on this plant is a powerful allergen. Therefore, it poses a particular danger during the flowering period (from August). If nature created this plant, then it is also capable of defeating it. We will outline the most helpful ways to treat ragweed allergies in this article.

Nettle.

To do this, we will prepare an effective decoction from the leaves of this useful plant. First, leave the leaves in boiling water, then keep them on medium heat for ten minutes. We drink the resulting broth in small sips before eating. It is advisable to drink until the end of autumn.

Important! Not suitable for varicose veins, cysts and pregnancy.

Celery.

Reviews from the use of celery speak for themselves. After grinding this plant, add honey. This mixture should only sit for half a day. To make you happy with the results, three spoons a day will be enough.

Important! Like nettle, celery should not be taken by pregnant women, nursing mothers or people who have gastritis.

Mumiyo.

Another perhaps one of the most accessible types of treatment. It is better to take every 5 hours. I witnessed the use of mumiyo. True, my friend overestimated the dose by about 1.5 times, but this treatment was also 2 times more effective.

Important! Do not take if you have cancer.

How to cure an allergy to wormwood with folk remedies

Another equally common allergen can undoubtedly be considered wormwood. Dust located on wormwood gets into the air after any blow of wind. By inhaling such air, a reaction occurs, after which symptoms begin to appear. This should be especially avoided when wormwood is blooming.

Important! For many, such an allergy can cause very serious consequences and develop into asthma, and this is an immediate threat to life.

Symptoms:

• Severe lacrimation appears
• The mucous membrane of the nose and eyes begins to swell, a little less often the pharynx
• Breathing (nasal) congestion occurs
• The skin may begin to peel
• It is not uncommon for skin color to change
• Eyes begin to turn red and itch
• Breathing becomes irregular (wheezing)
• Conjunctivitis
• Cough
• Dyspnea
• Loss of strength and even changes in blood pressure

A series.

The succession is a wonderful plant created by God, for the stability of the body as a whole, it will help the immune system strengthen before our eyes. This plant increases resistance to allergic dust. The recipe is very simple. You need to brew tea from a series and drink it immediately after it has been brewed in boiling water for a quarter of an hour. Drink every day.

Important! When used for quite a long time, it causes nervous excitement, can increase blood pressure and provoke diarrhea. Do not take for pregnant or breastfeeding women.

Mumiyo.

Thanks to the successful use of this recipe, hundreds of different people have already forgotten about this nasty illness. Just put 1 gram in a jar and add warm water almost to the top. Only 50 ml before the immediate meal and the help will already be visible from the 8th day. We moisten the flap with the same solution and wipe those areas of the skin where its manifestation is especially strong.

Important! If you have cancer, forget about this written method.

Salt.

Using salt, rinse the sinuses of both nostrils. To do this, pour 1/2 part (no more than) a teaspoon of salt into a mug of warmed water. Next, pour this mixture into a container, preferably a wide one. We close the first nostril with our finger, and slowly draw in this solution with the second. We do the same with the second nostril.

Important! If any formations appear in the nose, blood periodically flows, or there is obstruction of the openings, do not use.

How to treat skin allergies with folk remedies

Our skin is very susceptible to the external environment and has its own reaction when in contact with any surface. The allergy can come out almost immediately, and possibly after a few days. In large, quite rare cases it is urticaria, in small cases it is dermatitis, but do not rule out Quincke's edema. All this can be successfully eliminated with the gifts of natural plants.

If you suddenly find rashes or your skin begins to itch, rashes or peeling appear, then this is the first sign to ring the alarm bell. Here you can find all the recipes on how to treat allergies with folk remedies.

For yourself, after the doctor’s approval, you can choose the best, most suitable method. You should understand in advance that there are such herbs and are not always suitable for our body, and therefore it is advisable to use them starting with small (small) doses, constantly monitoring the changes that occur.

How to treat allergies with folk remedies in adults

Advice! To ensure treatment and everything works, first get tests for yourself, or better yet, take samples, since it is extremely important to find out what exactly you have.

Celery.

The juice of such a plant is beneficial and supplied with the necessary elements. If you drink 1 medium sip 3 times with an interval of 4 hours, before eating, then after 1 decade, you will recognize and recognize the deliciousness of the effect.

Important! Contraindicated for varicose veins and kidney stones.

Nettle.

Its power was discovered in ancient times. We have known each other since childhood and are confident in its healing properties. Take a pinch of flowers and leave in boiling water (30 minutes). The norm is 4 times and 5-6 sips is quite enough. This will completely change your health.

Important! Thrombosis, also varicose veins, pregnancy and hypertension exclude this possibility.

Chamomile.

Availability and benefits already dictate one to resort to such a recipe. Chamomile will help us with this. Boiling water and 4-5 pinches (preferably flowers) of chamomile is all you need. While the infusion has not cooled down (it can be hot), apply it with cotton wool (napkin).

Important! Do not use with gastritis and pregnancy.

Dill.

In addition to good taste, dill is supplied with microelements and is favorable for use and removes toxins. Boil water (300 ml), add dill, leave for a short time (55 minutes). The resulting treatment is only 3 times throughout the day. The norm is 80 ml at a time.

Important! Poor vision, pregnancy and allergies to dill may cause contraindications.

How to treat allergies in a child with folk remedies.

Unfortunately, the greatest prevalence occurs in children. They are especially susceptible to inflammation. The younger the age, the greater the risk. The drugs do not always help and are quite expensive, and there will always be side effects for the child. The parent, after consulting with a doctor and receiving tests, can choose the necessary treatment.

Kinds.

• On animals - caused by touching the fur (skin), feathers, saliva of animals.
• Food - more often in infancy and is more common than usual. Of particular note are citrus fruits, eggs and berries. They can especially cause problems.
• Polinosis - although it lasts only a season, it will cause a lot of trouble at different ages.
• To medication – everyone has a completely different and distinctive intolerance
• On insects - after stings of bees, cockroaches, etc..

Symptoms.

They are versatile and always individual for everyone. They may appear on one part or on multiple other (several) different corners of your body. To accurately recognize the diagnosis, still listen to an allergist. The most important symptoms were sneezing, itching, rash and watery eyes. Allergies are also observed in the form of an allergic cough (runny nose), shortness of breath.

Causes.

All this will largely depend mainly on your genes. The genes of your parents who have this bad health will go to you. But this is only 1 serious reason. The rest are no less serious. These include living conditions (living) and the external environment (ecology), plants, animals, mold, insects and cockroaches, the latter of which are also carriers.

Recommendations.

We help the child ourselves. We often begin to clean the apartment more thoroughly; pillows containing feathers, toys (especially) soft ones, and carpets will most likely have to be excluded. It is important to wipe frequently where dust is observed and accumulates more often. If there is flowering outside the window, keep them closed.

We do not skip prescribed medications from the doctor. If necessary, use a mask and do not forget about the immune system, which needs to be strengthened. It is also important that when there is no tobacco, perfume or other odors, as a result the reaction can be reversed.

Hygiene, proper nutrition, taking douche as a habit, especially not forgetting about sports, these are the key decisions.

Chamomile.

This is everyone’s favorite type of plant that children can use for treatment. Its healing properties have long been proven. Pour the flowers that have already dried into boiling water. We use approximately 25 minutes of time, this is definitely enough for the time to run out, for her insistence. Well, drinking it slightly warm and 1 sip in the afternoon and in the evening is enough.

A series.

Add the crushed flowers to the boiled water. Let it brew for results (40 minutes). Drinking in this state is usually always unpleasant. But if you add a little green tea, you eliminate the not particularly pleasant tastes. At the end of every 2.5 hours we take one sip.

Oak.

Its healing bark is recognized as remarkable in this use. Soak in a bathtub, if possible not full of water, if you have fresh bark; if not, then crushed bark will also work. Leave the body for 15 minutes. Recession of itching and gradual resolution of the rash are guaranteed.

Allergies during pregnancy: how to treat folk remedies.

During pregnancy, the basis of all treatment involves immediately eliminating all contact, especially that which causes allergies, and avoiding inappropriate medications. I ask you to always be responsible when approaching such healing. If your doctor does not approve the prescription, refuse it.

Raspberries.

One of those plants that is recognized as having no collateral damage. Buy the roots (55 g) in a clean, washed form and brew (0.6 l) over low heat (35 minutes for perfection). Drink 2 small sips 3 times this current day.

Celery.

The help from this will serve you. If you have chosen this existing recipe, then we take the root traditionally fresh. Having received the juice we need from it, we drink half a sip. To normalize, three times during the current day is enough.

Rose hip.

Rose hips are a highlight in many recipes. Dry the fruits (along with the leaves) and chop them. Take a little, about a pinch, and brew (1 tbsp). Transfer to a previously prepared thermos and wait 120 minutes. Strain and ready for present use.

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Treatment

The methods and duration of therapy are determined by the doctor. Both the use of medications and lifestyle adjustments are necessary.

Diet

You should not eat foods that cause a cross-reaction to wormwood. It is also better not to eat highly allergenic foods: citrus fruits, chocolate, nuts, honey, fast food, canned food, smoked foods, hot sauces, seafood, carbonated drinks, etc.

What is allowed:

• cereals;
• legumes;
• bakery and pasta products;
• fermented milk products;
• eggs;
• lean meat;
• vegetable broth soups;
• fruits and vegetables not included in the prohibited list.

Allergens are partially neutralized during heat treatment. Therefore, during the period of remission, you can try eating boiled, stewed, etc. foods in small quantities and carefully monitor how the body reacts.

Drug therapy

Can be assigned:

1. To relieve allergic symptoms - antihistamines - Loratadine, Claritin, Telfast, Tavegil, Zirtek, Fenistil, Aleron, Erius, etc. The decision on the possibility of using antihistamines in pregnant and lactating women in each specific case is made only by a specialist.
2. To eliminate rashes and itching - Fenistil-gel, Gistan, Soventol, Lorinden, Bepanten, Advantan, Dermovate, Panthenol, etc.
3. Eye drops – Cromohexal, Ketotifen, Allergodil, Azelastine, etc.
4. To eliminate the symptoms of allergic rhinitis - Fenistil, Nasonex, Avamis, Vibrocil, Nazarel, etc., as well as nasal rinses - AquaLor, AquaMaris, etc.
5. Sorbents are drugs that remove allergen from the body - Polysorb, Atoxil, Pipolfen, Smecta, Enterosgel, etc.

ASIT

This is an effective method for treating allergies. The patient is administered the allergen in small quantities, the body gradually gets used to it and reacts less acutely. The therapy is long-term, can last several years, but gives good results.

Traditional methods

They serve as an addition to the main therapy, but do not replace it completely. They must be approved by a doctor, since it is possible that an individual allergic reaction may occur and, as a result, a deterioration in well-being.

Recipes:

1. 1 tsp. alternately brew 0.5 liters of boiling water, leave for half an hour. Drink during the day.
2. 1 tsp. horsetail pour 200 boiling water. Cool, strain, drop into nose.
3. Place 200 g of washed oats in a thermos, pour boiling milk (2 l), and leave for 6-8 hours. Drink the strained infusion at any time.
4. Half an hour before meals, 3-4 times a day, dissolve a piece of sugar soaked in a few drops of dill oil.
5. Make lotions, take baths with a decoction of string, oak bark, St. John's wort, celandine, sage.
6. Peel 3-4 onions, cut in half and place overnight in 1 liter of cool water. Drink the infusion throughout the day in several doses.

Diets for hay fever

It is especially important to follow a hypoallergenic diet during the dusting period of causative plants, when the allergenic load on the body increases many times over.

90% of people suffering from hay fever have cross-intolerance to foods that have allergens similar to pollen. It is better to exclude these products from your daily diet.

Hypoallergenic diet for tree pollen allergies

Trees in Russia generate dust between March and May. At this time, it is recommended to exclude from the diet:

• Birch juice;
• nuts (hazelnuts, walnuts, almonds) and food products containing them;
• Stone fruits (peaches, plums, apricots, cherries, cherries, black olives);
• apples, pears, kiwi;
• carrot;
• herbs and spices (celery, curry, anise, cumin);
• honey and bee products;
• alcoholic drinks (many of them have high allergenic properties, and they cannot be combined with antihistamines).

Cross-reactions to potatoes, tomatoes, cucumbers and onions are possible.

Among herbal remedies, the use of birch leaves, birch buds, alder cones, buckthorn bark, and ramnil is prohibited.

Hypoallergenic diet for allergies to grass pollen

The period of dusting of cereal grasses occurs in June-July with the end of May and beginning of August. At this time, it is recommended to exclude from the diet:

• beer, kvass;
• strawberries, wild strawberries, citrus fruits;
• soybeans, beans, peanuts;
• corn;
• sorrel;
• honey and bee products;
• alcoholic drinks (many of them have high allergenic properties, and they cannot be combined with antihistamines).

If a food allergy to grains is detected, it is recommended to exclude cereals and pasta, bread and bakery products, as well as oats, wheat, rye, barley, rice and products that contain flour made from them (schnitzels, cutlets, gravies, sauces) .

Among herbal remedies, the use of all cereal herbs is prohibited.

Hypoallergenic diet for pollen allergies

Weeds (compositae and goosefoot) grasses produce dust at the end of summer - from late July to September-October.

During this period it is recommended to exclude:

• sunflower seeds, sunflower oil, as well as sunflower halva, mustard, mayonnaise;
• chicory;
• melons: melons, watermelons;
• herbs and spices (celery, parsley, dill, cumin, curry, pepper, anise, nutmeg, cinnamon, ginger, coriander);
• honey and bee products;
• alcoholic drinks, especially those prepared using wormwood and related plants: absinthe, vermouth, balms (many of them have high allergenic properties, and they cannot be combined with antihistamines).

Reactions to citrus fruits, bananas, garlic, carrots are possible. If you are allergic to goosefoot pollen (quinoa), it is recommended to exclude beets and spinach.

Among herbal remedies, the use of wormwood, chamomile, calendula, coltsfoot, string, elecampane, yarrow, tansy, and dandelion is prohibited.

Elena Valentinovna Shuvatova,

allergist-immunologist, candidate of medical sciences, medical director of the Allergotop project.

Elena Valentinovna Shuvatova,

allergist-immunologist, candidate of medical sciences, medical director of the Allergotop project.

Prevention

An allergy sufferer should know what to do to reduce the likelihood of allergies:

1. Strictly follow the prescribed diet.
2. Pay attention to the composition of ready-made dishes, as well as cosmetics.
3. If possible, avoid where the plant grows.
4. Do not walk in dry, hot and windy weather. It's best to go outside after it rains.
5. Do not dry clothes outside to avoid pollen getting on them.
6. It is necessary to close the windows in the house, install nets on them and wipe the frames and glass with a wet rag more often. It is recommended to use air conditioners, filters, and humidifiers indoors.
7. It is important to carry out wet cleaning regularly.
8. When going outside, you should wear sunglasses and a medical mask. After a walk, you need to wash your face and rinse your nose with saline solution. It is advisable to take a shower and change clothes.
9. If pets are taken outside, they need to be washed after each walk, as pollen settles on the fur.

Hay fever is a serious pathology. Strict adherence to doctor’s instructions and self-discipline will help minimize negative symptoms and control the disease, as well as avoid more serious consequences.