Spring awakening: Pollen plague threatens allergy sufferers in the Lavanttal!

Spring awakening: Pollen plague threatens allergy sufferers in the Lavanttal!

Klagenfurt, Österreich - The spring is there, and with it the dreaded pollen wave! The Schwarzerle now releases enormous quantities of pollen that not only affect allergy sufferers in Klagenfurt and Lavanttal, but also have an effect in more distant regions. Especially in the next few days, those affected have to expect increased symptoms, such as itchy, reddened eyes and a running nose. ENT specialist Gerold better reports that the discharge is usually clear and watery, in contrast to an ordinary runny nose. For many, this means a significant impairment in everyday life.

As if spring -like temperatures were not enough, March becomes a nightmare for many allergy sufferers! Because the symptoms can range from sneezing to shortness of breath to cough. The allergy must be taken seriously, warnings are being warned of a possible base change: If the symptoms remain untreated for years, the risk of allergic asthma can increase significantly. About 30% of allergy sufferers develop breathing problems in the course of their life when they ignore their symptoms. This season, timely treatment is crucial to avoid the outbreak of serious complaints, such as pollenallergien.de explained.

treatment and prevention

To relieve the symptoms, allergy sufferers often use nasal sprays and antihistamines. The contact with pollen can also be avoided by simple measures: in the morning the car should be driven better with closed windows, and after a walk, changing clothes is advisable. For a longer -term solution, immunotherapy is recommended, in which the body is gradually used to the allergens. Patients often report a significant improvement after several years of treatment.

In this pollen time, it is important to pay attention to the symptoms and to initiate the correct therapy. The symptoms can not only burden everyday life, but also worsen if environmental factors and allergy triggers are not treated in time. An early diagnosis and treatment by a specialist is therefore essential to maintain the quality of life during the pollen season.