In Hungary, nearly one in four people suffer from allergy symptoms, some of which occur in spring and have a significant impact on quality of life. Targeted laboratory tests can help to find the best treatment.
Symptoms may increase in spring
Runny nose, sneezing, stuffy nose and coughing in the first weeks of spring are not necessarily a sign of a cold or flu, you may also suspect seasonal allergies. This is mainly caused by pollen dispersed in the air during flowering, which can trigger an allergic reaction when inhaled as a kind of immune response. This can be caused by a number of plants, but in spring at this time of year, various trees, such as birch, oak, willow, fir, and shortleaf pines are the main culprits. In addition, after the long winter months, most people go out for long walks in the fresh air at the first rays of sunshine and inevitably inhale the pollen-laden air. The gardening work begins and we experience something similar to walking in the fields and forests. In addition to the above symptoms, itchy, red eyes, eye irritation and throat scratching can all be signs of allergies.
Targeted allergy tests can be useful
Many people think that allergies don’t need any special treatment because they go away at the end of the season, but untreated allergies can cause complications later on and affect quality of life for weeks. Rather than taking the often over-the-counter medication recommended by a neighbor or friend, it is better to identify the underlying cause of the allergy and treat it accordingly. Targeted allergy tests from a laboratory service provider in Szeged help to identify the allergenic protein molecules responsible for the disease and thus help to make a diagnosis.
How can we reduce the unpleasant effects of allergies?
You’re more likely to get through the difficult weeks if you follow the latest information on plant flowering, so you can avoid the most pollen-intensive periods. It helps to keep windows closed during the day and only ventilate in the evening. It’s important to wash the bed linen more often and change the clothes outside for clean ones when you get home. Be glad of the rain, as it can reduce the concentration of pollen in the air.
Simple test, accurate information
The laboratory service HR-Pharma in Szeged offers the following test packages, which can answer the following questions: What are we really allergic to? How do we treat the symptoms?