Friday, May 13, 2016

Effects Of Pollen Allergy Atlanta

By Adam G. Trettin


At times very minute particles are released from most plants. The particles released ride in the air for some time before landing on a surface. The particles are called pollen grains and their main role is to ensure that fertilization in plants takes place. Some of pollens fail to reach other plants for fertilization. Such pollens may land on people hence causing allergy to those who may be allergic to them. Pollen allergy Atlanta is very common among allergic individuals during spring and summer.

Immune system of the body has the role of eliminating any foreign substance, which may seem harmful to the body. However, it is not healthy for immune system to react against substances such as pollens, which may not be harmful. People whose immune system overreacts when exposed to pollens are said to be allergic tom pollen.

It becomes essential to note that severity of reactions varies from mild condition to a very dangerous condition. Under severe condition, this reaction can lead to death. It is therefore important to take relevant precautionary measures when such conditions occur. Normally, stimulation of the body by allergens occurs when one either touches, breaths in, ingests or injected with allergen.

Sneezing, irritability, coughing, itchy throat, wheezing, runny nose, stomachache, fatigue and watery eyes are some of most evident symptoms experienced by allergic people. Depending on severity of reactions, one may experience one or a few of mentioned symptoms, while others may suffer from all those symptoms.

Management of these kinds of ailments is done in various ways. Most common management method includes taking preventive measures. This can be accomplished by swallowing some tablets when pollen seasons are around the corner. This helps in helping immune system recognize pollens as substances that are not harmful to it, hence low chances of reactions taking place. For clarification one is advised to seek guidance from an allergist.

It is also important to help boost body resistance to overreaction when exposed to pollens by considering having allergy shots. The other common form of medication is that of tablets usage, which are taken twelve weeks before the pollen season commences.

An individual who is allergic to pollens ought to remain updated on matters related to pollen count. One should consider reading newspapers regularly so as to know the quantity of pollens in atmosphere. Such information can also be obtained from TVs and also form radios. However, it does not mean that when the count is very high, one is likely to suffer from allergy. This is because not all pollens may be allergic to a person. This shows that it becomes vital to visit an allergist for advice.




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