Allergy in late July - early August

Quite often there are not permanent allergies, but seasonal ones that appear only at certain times of the year. This is a typical situation with allergies to pollen of certain plants, which occurs only in the period of their flowering. Consider what exactly can cause an allergy in late July and early August.

What blooms in late July - early August and can cause allergies?

At the end of July, the period of flowering of various weed grasses begins, among which the most frequent causes of allergy are representatives of mazes and grasses.

In this period bloom:

• wheat grass;
• fescue;
• hedgehog;
• foxtail;
• bluegrass;
• sow;
• tansy;
• sagebrush;
• motherwort paternoster;
• sunflower;
• thistle;
• various cereals, including food.

At the beginning of August, the flowering period is:

• ambrosia;
• quinoa;
• mari;
• sorrel.

In addition, during this period nettle can bloom, in some regions - dandelion and plantain.

It should be taken into account that depending on the climate and the geographical zone, the flowering period of individual plants can shift for 7-14 days in any direction.

The most frequent and strong allergen among these herbs are wormwood, quinoa and ambrosia. Cases of cross-allergy to sunflower and dandelion are common.

Since the symptoms of any pollen allergy are the same: allergic rhinitis, inflammation of the mucous eyes, increased lacrimation, sometimes - the development of asthmatic attacks, it is not possible to establish an allergen independently, and allergic tests are required.

Possible cross-allergies in late July-early August

Cross-allergy is called, when sensitivity to a single allergen causes a similar reaction to some other substances or products:

1. Pollen of cereal grasses - allergy to honey , wheat, flour and flour products, mango and other cereals, alcoholic beverages containing wheat malt (whiskey, wheat vodka, beer) is possible.
2. Ambrosia - there is almost always a cross-reaction to dandelion and sunflower. It is also possible to have an allergy to products from sunflower - oil, halva, margarine, and in addition to melon, watermelon, bananas, beets, spinach, honey.
3. Wormwood - there is a cross reaction to the flowering of garden dahlias, chamomile, sunflower, dandelion. Possible allergic reaction to such herbs and preparations from them, such as calendula, mother-and-stepmother, elecampane, a turn. From food products, cross-reactions to honey, citrus, sunflower, chicory products are common.
4. Marevy grass (timothy, hedgehog, quinoa) - dandelion, sunflower. Reaction with cereals (including products from wheat), melon, beets, tomatoes, honey is often enough.

The presence of a possible allergy to honey in all cases is explained by the fact that it is a product based on pollen and nectar, and can contain allergens in its composition if it is collected in the flowering area of ​​that plant on which allergy is observed.

How to deal with allergies in late July - August?

The problem with such allergies is what to remove an allergen from access is almost impossible. The only option is to temporarily leave for another climatic zone, but it is not accessible to everyone. Therefore, people suffering from seasonal allergies, have the entire flowering period of a certain plant to drink antihistamines.

In order to avoid exacerbation of allergies, it is not recommended to travel to nature in the appropriate period, if possible, refrain from walking in hot and windy weather, after returning from the street, be sure to wash yourself, use air cleaners and air humidifiers in the apartment.