surviving cedar season

Every winter, it comes in the cool north wind, a red cedar pollen smoke that covers the lungs, expands the sinus and hurts our eyes, let us hate anyone who is not as miserable as we are.
If it is comfortable, it sometimes takes a few years to be sensitive to Cedar.
Meanwhile, here are some tips to survive this season
Usually from December to February.
When a mountain fir pollen enters the lungs for the first time, the immune system customizes the antibody in order to recognize it for the next time.
Antibody binding to mast cells
A small bag of chemicals that causes allergic symptoms.
The lung, skin, tongue and nose lining all have a large number of mast cells.
When the antibody finds pollen again, it sends a signal to the mast cells, releasing these chemicals, causing inflammation, nasal congestion, breathing and sneezing, itchy eyes, watery. Nasal Steroids
It may be most effective in reducing allergic symptoms in the short term.
It will take a few weeks for them to start the game, so it is better to start the game before the start of the season.
It can be used with antihistine if needed. Antiamine-
They are pills, liquids, nasal sprays and eye drops.
Prescription nasal spray works quickly. Older, over-the-
Counter products like Benadryl work well but can cause drowsiness and should not be taken away if you have to drive. Non-
A calming pill like Garmin doesn\'t work for everyone.
Other drugs-
White granulated sugar inhibitor (
Sunning, Accolate, Zyflo)
Different parts that prevent allergic reactions.
The relief agent can relieve breathing and can be used together with antipersonnel.
Short for very serious allergies
Sometimes long-term treatment with oral steroids is prescribed. Allergy shots —
The only treatment is for the cause of the allergy, not the effect, by gradually increasing the exposure to the associated allergy to the original change of the immune system.
They work well, but they need three. to five-
The promise of one year must be given in the doctor\'s office.
Few people will stay all the way.
Rinse and wash-
Salt water spray, artificial tears, neti pots all help keep the tissue moist and may wash away some pollen. Allergy masks —
Sold in a pharmacy, they filter pollen if you have to work outside for a long time (
Lawn trimming, for example).
Future treatment
Under-tongue treatment of allergens given by the mouth in the family, one day may replace the injection.
They are used in Europe and some studies have shown that they are safe and effective. A six-
In early patient testing, the dose vaccine for weed allergy worked well.
Will mountain cedar be next? Cedar is expected to be bad.
Notice weather forecastrain is good;
Cool and sunny weather in the north usually means a high amount of cedar pollen.
Tulsa University provides daily forecasts for some areas of Texas (
Alas, not San Antonio)
Use a computer weather model: replace the air conditioner filter regularly and consider the HEPA filter in the bedroom.
Keep doors and windows closed.
Wash your hands to prevent pollen from transferring to your eyes and nose.
After being outdoors, bathing helps to remove pollen.
Change clothes too-
But don\'t change in the bedroom.
Yes, pets bring pollen from outside.
At least, put them outside the bedroom.