Definition A pollen allergy is the hypersensitive reaction to components of different plant pollen. The pollen allergy is popularly called “hay fever“, in technical terms it is called “allergic rhinitis”. In most cases, the disease begins in early childhood and usually accompanies those affected throughout their lives. It is assumed that the rate of illness … Pollen allergy
Diagnosis In many cases an allergy can be diagnosed by a good anamnesis (conversation about the medical history). Especially if the symptoms occur frequently at a certain time of the year or only in the open air. In addition, an allergy can be diagnosed by certain provocations of the body using the potential allergens. For … Diagnosis | Pollen allergy
Duration of a pollen allergy The duration of the allergy is unlimited. Many affected persons suffer from the pollen allergy for life. However, since different pollen are only present in the air at certain months of the year, the duration of the symptoms varies greatly. The pollen flight generally lasts from January to September. However, … Duration of a pollen allergy | Pollen allergy
Duration As described above, there are cross-allergies that are seasonal and occur mainly in spring and autumn. With all other forms of cross-allergy, however, the following applies: once a sensitization has taken place, the allergy usually persists. Its degree of development can change, but it rarely disappears completely. Therapeutically, hyposensitization can be used to achieve … Duration | Cross Allergy
Definition A cross-allergy is a form of allergic reaction. In an allergic reaction, certain antibodies (IgE antibodies) react to an allergen (for example pollen) and an allergic reaction occurs, for example in the form of a skin rash or irritation of the mucous membranes with itchy eyes and increased sneezing. In the case of a … Cross Allergy
Diagnosis The anamnesis is very important for the diagnosis. It is very helpful if the patient already keeps a (nutritional) diary in which he/she writes down which food has been eaten or which substances have been in contact with which allergic reaction. Based on this, the treating physician can carry out the allergy test. There … Diagnosis | Cross Allergy
Definition Nasonex® is a drug that is often used as a nasal spray to treat allergic or inflammatory diseases of the nasopharynx. The active ingredient is called mometasone and belongs to the group of highly effective glucocorticoids. Mometasone is also used in ointments and creams and is thus used locally against allergic or inflammatory skin … Nasonex®
Application areas Nasonex has two main applications. The most important one is allergic rhinitis, which can be seasonal, probably better known as hay fever, or year-round. As the name suggests, it is an allergic reaction in certain months to pollen or grasses, or without a time connection, e.g. to cat hairs or dust mites. Nasonex … Application areas | Nasonex®
The range of possible allergies is huge – whether pollen, grass, animal hair, food, cosmetics, medications or fragrances: When the immune system strikes out against these actually harmless environmental substances, it can lead to many different complaints: The eyes burn, the nose runs and itches, severe allergy sufferers even have problems breathing. To alleviate the … Allergies: Symptoms and Causes
The most common form of allergy is hay fever, which is caused by pollen. In addition to birch, alder, hazel and grass pollen, recently, unfortunately, also the pollen of ragweed and ash cause runny noses and reddened eyes. If the lungs are also affected, this is called allergic asthma, which can already occur in children. … Allergies: Prevent and Relieve Discomfort
