Visiting recreation areas with abundant vegetation during the flowering period of pines can cause severe exacerbation of allergic rhinitis or pronounced exacerbation of bronchial asthma. On this occasion, Armine Hakobyan, consultant of the Ministry of Health in the field of allergology, gives advice.
"There is a widespread opinion among people that many diseases related to the respiratory tract and lungs can be cured by breathing in the pollen of firs and pines in various recreation areas.
Often, without consulting a doctor, this option is added to the treatment or chosen as the only means of treatment.
Fir pollen itself is not an allergen, but many allergens can enter the body during breathing and can cause severe exacerbations of allergic rhinitis in hypersensitive people, and in the presence of bronchial asthma, severe exacerbation of the disease, even life-threatening conditions.
Emphasizing the importance of nature and fresh air for health, the patients should take into account the characteristics of their disease.
There are no proven ways to prevent these diseases. Despite the unpleasant symptoms, allergic rhinitis is effectively managed with medication, and there is also a definitive treatment method. In the case of bronchial asthma, it is possible to achieve full control thanks to modern, guiding medicine. As a result of timely treatment, the disease does not affect the quality and duration of the patient's life, so it is necessary to consult a specialist regarding the choice of treatment method," advises the specialist.
