Pointers In Combating Atlanta Pollen Allergy

By Adam G. Trettin


The fine powder produced by trees, flowers and grass have been known to affect majority of people. This is because such people usually have an adverse immune response when they breathe in the fine powder. The immune system is responsible for defending the body against harmful invaders. However, for an individual with Atlanta pollen allergy, his or her immune system will identify the pollen as an intruder, thus leading to release of chemicals in a bid to fight against it.

The reaction is usually known as an allergic reaction. The type of pollen, which causes this, is referred to as the allergen. Individuals with such reaction experience a number of irritating symptoms ranging from sneezing, watery eyes to stuffy nose. Pollen allergies affect a huge percentage of both adults and children in Atlanta. Once it has developed, it is unlikely that the allergy will go away.

Combating various symptoms begins with the identification of various allergy types. The birch tree is a perfect example since it produces fine powder in large quantity during the winter season. Wind is utilized is decentralizing such grains to various parts of the city thus affecting people.

These grains travel far and can affect a large number of people. The other type is the oak pollen allergy which is caused by oak trees. This mainly occurs during spring seasons where the trees send pollen into the air. They tend to be mildly allergic when compared to the pollen from other tree varieties.

An individual having allergic reactions may use various medications to ease the adversity of the symptoms. To start with, one can use nasal steroids. Such medication is supposed to be spayed into the nose. As a result, sneezing and an itchy nose will be combated at a greater depth. Antihistamines also come in handy in working against the released chemical, which is the main contributor of the symptoms.

In a bid to unclog stuffy noses, a decongestant can be utilized. However, decongestant is not to be consecutively used for three days. This will automatically lead to the rebound of nose congestion, since it will get used to it. The drawback of this medication is that individual may experience a higher blood pressure and heart rate.

Allergy shots have also proven to be a good incentive in the control of symptoms. The doctor will inject a tiny amount of the allergen on the upper arm. This will be carried out once or twice a week for several months. In the long run, the body will get used to it and stop producing the symptoms. In case the symptoms do not improve after a year or so, other treatment methods can be used.




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