Spring pollen allergies do not be unprepared

4 out of 10 Italians suffer from pollen allergies.

Here we go again, like every year! Spring is coming and while everybody is organizing trips and picnics in meadows and rich grove pines intoxicated with the scents and colors of summer, you are forced to refuge yourself at home in company of antihistamines and sneezing for unbroken rhythm. Relax, you're not alone in the world: less than 4 out of 10 Italians suffer from pollen allergies! The main allergens that occur in this period are the pollens of grasses, of Parietaria, Composite, Betulaceae, Oleaceae and Cupressacee that trigger, among the most common symptoms, nasal congestion, itchy eyes, sneezing, coughing, itching the nose, the mouth or throat, swelling and decreased sense of taste or smell. But how to defend oneself from pollen to counter this billow of unpleasant sensations? The means available are diverse and range from the vaccine to drug therapy and from homeopathic measures to non-exposure to pollens(reducing outdoor walks).

Among many we have selected only a few: for example, taking a shower and washing your hair every day is important, because the pollen grains often get trapped in the hair and can be deposited on the pillow at night, thus being inhaled. Since the pollen residues tend to deposit on any surface, it is recommended the use of natural latex pillows that, thanks to their particular structure "open cell", blocks the proliferation of dust mites and the stagnation of sweat and organic substances.

Avoid going out just after a thunderstorm: the water breaks the pollen grains into smaller fragments that can easily reach the airways and in greater depth. You should use appropriate masks when working outdoors; avoid travelling by car or by train with the windows opened. Take the healthy habit of taking off your shoes before entering your house or wash the floors often, but paying attention in using the vacuum cleaner that can lift the allergenic particles.