SUMMER HEAT IN CHENNAI
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
SUMMER
ALLERGIES
Heat, humidity, air pollution - perfect ingredients to trigger allergies!
If the scorching summer heat wasn't enough to take a toll on your body, you have something else to deal with. Summer allergies!
Allergies are very common this time of the year. The drastic change in temperature, from cool winters to burning hot summers brings with it allergies! Summers are generally gigh in humidity levels due to which the mould fungi that grow on dead grass and leaves, increase in number, which in turn results in various allergies, say experts.
We ask cosmetologist Dr Jamuna Pai about the most common summer allergies and she says, "The seasonal woes of summer translate into common allergy annoyances like watery / itchy eyes, profuse sneezing; the allergens of summer generally manifest themselves in nasal stuffiness and excess mucus in the nose and throat."
"Another common seasonal woe is the summer cold, which is the reaction to airborne particles, stinging insects such as bees, wasps, and biting insects such as mosquitoes, which are more active during the summer months, and can cause allergic reactions in certain people. Diarrhoea is another common allergy. due to intense heat, fluid intake increases; hence, it is advisable to ensure that the water is purified. else, an allergy is possible," she says.
Make sure you eat the right kind of food to abstain from allergies, as carelessness can lead to infections. "Consume foods that are rich in water, tomatoes, cucumber and watermelons are essential and should be included in your daily diet." says dietician and sports nutritionist, Dipshika Agarwal.
If you feel tired and dehydrated or are suffering from a cold, don't mistake it as an ill effect of the weather. It might just be the first step towards an allergy. Common summer allergy symptoms are frequent headaches, breathing through the mouth instead of the nose, plugged ears, an itchy throat and lack of sleep. If you suffer from these symptoms. It is advisable to consult a physician for diagnosis and treatment.
Prevention is indeed better than cure, which is why Dr Parul R Sheth suggests precautions to avoid allergies. "Face masks can singnificantly reduce the amount of allergen you inhale while outdoors. These provide relief from various dust allergies like hay fever. Eye irritation can be reduced by increased blinking of the eye and using cold compresses at night, Use sunglasses to protect yourself from harmful UV rays every time you venture out in the sun. Summer also brings with it a lot of skin woes. Drink plenty of fluids,eat fresh fruits, salads and stay hygienic. Use local soothing creams on your skin.
Antihistamines also helps subside allergies." says Dr Sheth. Finally, it is impossible to avoid summer allergies especially when you are surrounded by triggering effects, but make sure you take as may precautions as you can.
If the scorching summer heat wasn't enough to take a toll on your body, you have something else to deal with. Summer allergies!
Allergies are very common this time of the year. The drastic change in temperature, from cool winters to burning hot summers brings with it allergies! Summers are generally gigh in humidity levels due to which the mould fungi that grow on dead grass and leaves, increase in number, which in turn results in various allergies, say experts.
We ask cosmetologist Dr Jamuna Pai about the most common summer allergies and she says, "The seasonal woes of summer translate into common allergy annoyances like watery / itchy eyes, profuse sneezing; the allergens of summer generally manifest themselves in nasal stuffiness and excess mucus in the nose and throat."
"Another common seasonal woe is the summer cold, which is the reaction to airborne particles, stinging insects such as bees, wasps, and biting insects such as mosquitoes, which are more active during the summer months, and can cause allergic reactions in certain people. Diarrhoea is another common allergy. due to intense heat, fluid intake increases; hence, it is advisable to ensure that the water is purified. else, an allergy is possible," she says.
Make sure you eat the right kind of food to abstain from allergies, as carelessness can lead to infections. "Consume foods that are rich in water, tomatoes, cucumber and watermelons are essential and should be included in your daily diet." says dietician and sports nutritionist, Dipshika Agarwal.
If you feel tired and dehydrated or are suffering from a cold, don't mistake it as an ill effect of the weather. It might just be the first step towards an allergy. Common summer allergy symptoms are frequent headaches, breathing through the mouth instead of the nose, plugged ears, an itchy throat and lack of sleep. If you suffer from these symptoms. It is advisable to consult a physician for diagnosis and treatment.
Prevention is indeed better than cure, which is why Dr Parul R Sheth suggests precautions to avoid allergies. "Face masks can singnificantly reduce the amount of allergen you inhale while outdoors. These provide relief from various dust allergies like hay fever. Eye irritation can be reduced by increased blinking of the eye and using cold compresses at night, Use sunglasses to protect yourself from harmful UV rays every time you venture out in the sun. Summer also brings with it a lot of skin woes. Drink plenty of fluids,eat fresh fruits, salads and stay hygienic. Use local soothing creams on your skin.
Antihistamines also helps subside allergies." says Dr Sheth. Finally, it is impossible to avoid summer allergies especially when you are surrounded by triggering effects, but make sure you take as may precautions as you can.
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