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Main Category: Allergy News
Article Date: 16 Apr 2007 - 0:00 PDT
With allergy season in full bloom, the American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery is offering a reminder of what you can do to cope with the pollen in the air, and how an ear, nose, and throat specialist can help.
This spring, pollen from blooming trees and plants will join other allergens in affecting over 45 million Americans, causing itching eyes, sneezing, nasal stuffiness, nasal congestion and drainage, and sometimes headache. This year, some areas are reporting record-high pollen counts, which are sure to impact the people breathing that yellow, dust-like allergen.
Some people may experience hearing changes, scratchy sore throats, hoarseness, and cough. In the most serious situations, allergies can lead to balance disturbances, swelling in face or throat tissues, skin irritations, and even respiratory problems and asthma.
However, just because you might be sensitive to pollen, it does not mean you have to avoid those spring flowers that are appearing on every corner; colorful or fragrant flowering plants rarely cause allergy because their pollens are too heavy to be airborne.
Who has the best training to help you cope with allergies? Your otolaryngologist.
Otolaryngologists (known commonly as ear, nose, and throat doctors) have extensive training in the diagnosis, testing, and treatment of allergies and are experts with sinus problems or other complications from nasal allergy. To find an otolaryngologist in your area, go to the Academy's website at http://www.entnet.org/ent_otolaryngologist.cfm.
The only "cure" available for inhalant allergy is the administration of small doses of the offending substance that build up protective antibodies to those specific allergens (including pollen). Injection and sublingual therapy are common ways to administer this relief.
A number of medications are useful in the treatment of allergy including antihistamines, nasal decongestant sprays, steroid sprays, and saline sprays. The medical management of allergy also includes counseling in proper environmental control.
Tips for Controlling Your Allergen Environment:
-- Wear a pollen mask when mowing grass or house cleaning (most drugstores sell them).
-- Change the air filters monthly in heating and air conditioning systems, and/or install an air purifier.
-- Keep windows and doors closed during heavy pollen seasons.
-- Rid your home of indoor plants and other sources of mildew.
-- Use antihistamine and decongestants as necessary and as tolerated.
-- Sleep with a brick or two placed under bedposts at the head of the bed to help relieve nasal congestion.
-- Observe general good health practices; exercise daily, stop smoking, avoid air pollutants, eat a balanced diet, and supplement your diet with vitamins, especially C.
A report on sublingual (under-the-tongue) immunotherapy is included as a supplement to the March 2007 issue of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, the Academy's medical journal.
American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery (AAOHNS)
One Prince St.
Alexandria, VA 22314
United States
http://www.entnet.org April Showers Bring May Flowers And Plenty Of Pollen, Too
五月鲜花四月开，大量花粉伴它来
Main Category: Allergy News
主要类别：变态反应新闻
Article Date: 16 Apr 2007 - 0:00 PDT
文章出版日期：2007年4月16日0：00点
With allergy season in full bloom, the American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery is offering a reminder of what you can do to cope with the pollen in the air, and how an ear, nose, and throat specialist can help.
随着变态反应季节全面开花地到来，美国耳鼻咽喉头颈外科学学会提醒你：你能做些预防措施来对抗空气中的花粉，以及耳鼻咽喉科医师能怎样帮助你。
This spring, pollen from blooming trees and plants will join other allergens in affecting over 45 million Americans, causing itching eyes, sneezing, nasal stuffiness, nasal congestion and drainage, and sometimes headache. This year, some areas are reporting record-high pollen counts, which are sure to impact the people breathing that yellow, dust-like allergen.
今年春天，花朵盛开的树木和植物播散的花粉将与其它变态反应原混合在一起对四千五百万的美国人造成影响。它们将引起这些变态反应患者眼睛搔痒、喷嚏、鼻腔阻塞、鼻粘膜充血和流涕，有时甚至引起头痛。今年，一些地区正在报道高花粉量的记录。这些大量的黄色粉尘样的变态反应原确实影响了人们的呼吸。
Some people may experience hearing changes, scratchy sore throats, hoarseness, and cough. In the most serious situations, allergies can lead to balance disturbances, swelling in face or throat tissues, skin irritations, and even respiratory problems and asthma.
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