During the winter months, there is an increase in the typical symptoms of respiratory allergies, such as nasal congestion and obstruction, sneezing and tearing, which are very common in allergic rhinitis or asthma. In addition to the cold, humidity favors the growth of fungi and, on the other hand, tree pollen increases during the winter months, mainly cupressaceae. These situations give rise to respiratory allergies, known as winter allergies.
Recommendations
- Maintain a dry climate inside your home.
- Reduce humidity levels in your home as much as possible by using humidifiers.
- Ventilate rooms daily.
- Shower and change clothes when you get home.
- Change air conditioning filters.
- Avoid walks in parks and areas with high prevalence of pollens.
- Avoid activities that may remove pollen particles, such as mowing the lawn, sweeping the terrace, etc. In case of grass pollen allergy, it is not advisable to lie down on the lawn.
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