Pollen Allergy
Pollens are small particles shed from the male species of certain plants, which travel to the female species to produce seeds. Some pollens grains, which can be seen in the centre of a beautiful flower, are yellow and sticky are carried by the bodies of insects, but some pollen grains are very light, and carried by the wind. Such small pollen grains, while flying in the air, may enter the breathing passages (nose and throat) of a person, and cause an allergic reaction. These generally come from bushes and trees, whose flowers are not usually seen.
Not all pollen grains cause allergy, and not all persons are affected either. Persons who have inherited a tendency to develop allergies, or those who are exposed to large quantities of pollens, are usually affected more.
To get more information on allergy and asthma we recommend watching the following health programs that are also in Urdu.
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Sehat Naama Part I |
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Sehat Naama Part II |
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Sehat Naama Part III |
FAQs
If you suffer from breathing problems, or asthmatic attacks, it would be beneficial to use INHALERS, AS ADVISED BY YOUR DOCTOR. There are many stories related to the use (or misuse )of inhalers, but these are from people who don’t know much about them.
Frequently asked questions about inhalers:
Precautions
The allergic conditions cannot be eliminated altogether, nevertheless, a few precautions can help lessen the severity of symptoms, and can identify a possible emergency situation.
Dos and Don'ts
Following are some Dos and Don'ts that you may want to follow during the pollen and mold seasons to lessen your exposure to the pollens or molds that trigger your allergy symptoms.