How can I control my allergies during the pollen season?
April 1, 2023 | 30,00 EUR | answered by Petra Netz
Dear doctor,
My name is Chloé Evers and I have been suffering from various allergies for years, especially during the pollen season. Every year in spring and summer, I struggle with symptoms like sneezing, a runny nose, watery eyes, and rashes. These symptoms significantly affect my quality of life and I am looking for ways to better control my allergies.
So far, I have tried various antihistamines and nasal sprays, which provide me with short-term relief but are not effective in the long run. I am worried that my allergies are getting worse every year and I would like to know if there are effective preventive measures to reduce my symptoms during the pollen season.
My previous attempts to control my allergies have not been successful and I am looking for new approaches. Are there specific medications that I can take preventatively? Or are there alternative therapy options that can help in the long term? I would like to learn more about immunotherapies or other treatment options that can alleviate my allergy symptoms in the long term.
I look forward to your expertise and advice on how to better control my allergies during the pollen season. Thank you in advance for your help.
Sincerely,
Chloé Evers
Dear Chloé Evers,
Thank you for your message and trust in my expertise in the field of allergology. I am sorry to hear that you have been suffering from various allergies for years, especially during the pollen season. The symptoms you described such as sneezing, runny nose, watery eyes, and skin rashes can indeed be very distressing and significantly affect your quality of life.
It is understandable that you are looking for effective ways to better control your allergies, especially when conventional antihistamines and nasal sprays only provide short-term relief. It is important to understand that each person responds differently to various allergy treatments and that sometimes it may take some time to find the right treatment method.
In your case, where conventional medications are not effective in the long term, it may be worth considering preventive measures. One option would be immunotherapy, also known as desensitization therapy. This treatment aims to desensitize the immune system to the allergenic pollens in the long term. This is done by regularly administering small amounts of the allergen to build up tolerance.
Immunotherapy can be administered in the form of injections or drops and is carried out over a longer period of time. Studies have shown that immunotherapy can be very effective in the long term in reducing allergy symptoms and improving the quality of life for allergy sufferers. However, it is important that this treatment is done under medical supervision to minimize possible risks and side effects.
In addition to immunotherapy, there are also alternative treatment options such as acupuncture, homeopathy, or specific dietary changes that may bring relief to some allergy sufferers. It is advisable to work with an experienced allergist to find the most suitable therapy for you.
I strongly recommend scheduling an appointment with an allergist in your area to receive a precise diagnosis of your allergies and develop an individualized treatment strategy. A holistic approach that includes both medication and alternative therapies could help you control your allergy symptoms in the long term.
I hope that my explanations are helpful to you and provide you with new perspectives on dealing with your allergies. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any further questions or need more advice.
Best regards,
Petra Netz
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