It's time for the annual willow catkins to flutter around again. Sitting in the room, the scattered willow catkins look like "May flying snow", which looks quite artistic. But once you open the door and go out, the "flying snow" covers your face and itches wherever you touch it, making you sniffle and shed tears. It's really like "going out for five minutes, being allergic for two hours".

       In fact, the essence of willow catkins drifting is the "seed spread" in nature, and human allergic reactions are actually "accidental injuries". These hairs themselves contain a small amount of protein, which the human immune system may recognize as a "foreign object". During the dispersal process, they absorb tiny substances such as pollen, dust, and car exhaust particles in the air, forming complex allergens that cause trouble in our lives.

How can we fight against Feixu?

I can't afford it, I can hide

       The core principle for dealing with willow catkins allergy is consistent with dealing with other allergens, which is to minimize exposure as much as possible. The flying period usually lasts for half a month to a month, with the midday period being the most active due to high temperatures and suitable winds. It is recommended that sensitive individuals avoid going out during lunchtime as much as possible. If they need to travel, they can choose morning or evening off peak. Attention should be paid to closing the screen windows during indoor ventilation to prevent flying fluff from entering; If a small amount of fluff has already drifted in, it can be cleaned with a vacuum cleaner in a timely manner, or sprayed with water to moisten it before cleaning, to avoid the fluff from being raised again in the air. This combination strategy of "active avoidance+instant cleaning" can effectively reduce the risk of allergen exposure.

Can't hide, take good care of yourself

1. Prevent fluff from entering the eyes

       Flying fluff is light and small, easily infiltrating the eyes with the wind, which may cause discomfort such as redness, pain, and tears in the eyes. Not only that, the large amount of dust and bacteria attached to the surface of flying fluff may also cause eye inflammation once they enter the eyes. Therefore, when going out, everyone should pay attention to eye protection, such as scarves, goggles, glasses, etc. are all good choices. Especially when riding out, flying fluff can come towards you, posing a higher risk of eye contact, and protective measures need to be taken.

2. Package yourself

       People with easily allergic skin should try to avoid skin contact with flying fluff, otherwise it will cause unbearable itching, even redness and inflammation. So when going out, you should wrap yourself tightly, wear a hat, and wear long clothes and pants. If you accidentally get in touch, you should clean it in time. When allergic symptoms occur, do not scratch, gently pat or apply cold compress to relieve symptoms. If the symptoms are severe or persist, it is recommended to seek medical attention promptly and seek professional medical advice and treatment plans.

3. Protecting the Nose

       Due to the small size of flying fluff, it is highly likely to enter the nasal cavity with breathing. Therefore, it is recommended that sensitive individuals wear masks when going out. In case of nasal congestion, runny nose, frequent sneezing and other allergic symptoms, it is necessary to gently flush the nasal cavity with normal saline or seawater nasal spray in a timely manner, remove the residual allergens such as catkins, pollen particles, etc. through the physical effect of water flow, while alleviating the irritation of nasal mucosa, and maintaining the cleanness and smoothness of the respiratory tract.

       As the weather gradually gets hotter, flying fluff becomes more unrestrained, bringing many inconveniences to our lives. Since it is currently difficult for us to change the surrounding environment, we need to take good care of our own protection. Laiwo Medical would like to remind everyone that when going out, please be fully armed and take good care of your health. Finally, we hope everyone can spend this season comfortably.

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