Winter Allergies

With the arrival of winter and of cold weather, health problems that we do not experience in summer may begin to arouse. Among these health problems, there are allergies that are usually aggravated in spring and summer. What is a winter allergy or cold allergy that starts to make itself felt with cold weather? When do the symptoms manifest?

While pollen allergy is very common in the spring due to the cycle of nature, winter allergies are different. Due to the cold weather in the winter period, we become more preferred indoors. For this reason, indoor allergies are increase.

Due to the low air circulation in the interior, dust, mold, or animal hair may cause allergies in people. Regular cleaning becomes important in these situations.

How can we prevent indoor allegies?

The first step is to clean properly and regularly. It is necessary to clean the environment where we spend mos of our time, especially the room where sleep. Animal hair can also tire people with allergies a lot, so cleaning should be done frequently in places with animals. If the allergic patient gets worse while cleaning hair, it will be much healthier for someone else to do it.

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF THE WINTER ALLERGY?

Runny nose, stuffy nose

Sneeze

Cough

Wheezing and shortness of breath

Rashes

Tiredness

Headache

If your allergy continues after cleaning, it may be the best option to consult your doctor. You can make an appointment very quickly from Tınaztepe Hospital.