Spring allergies: where do they come from and how to fight them?
For many of us spring is synonymous with longer days, warmer temperatures, beautiful landscapes but for others it is the beginning of the dreaded seasonal allergies. Sneezing, irritated eyes, asthma attacks, etc. How to avoid them? Let's take a closer look. Spring allergies: the main cause Pollen is the main trigger of spring allergies. They are actually male cells of certain plants. These plants release tiny grains of pollen into the air to fertilize other plants and that's where they are breathed in by allergy sufferers whose immune defenses are racing! The immune system mistakenly sees pollen as a hazard and releases antibodies that attack the allergens. This causes chemicals called histamines to be released into the blood. These trigger runny nose, itchy eyes, cough, etc. Transported by the wind, pollen can travel for miles, so it's not just about the plants in your neighborhood. Are spring allergies dangerous? The allergic reaction is not dangerous....