Yourwellness Magazine explores the effect of pollen on asthma sufferers
London, UK (PRWEB UK) 6 July 2013 -- Studies have shown that pollen can serve as a primary asthma trigger - this powder-like substance is produced by trees, weeds and flowers, and can irritate the airways which triggers an attack. In order to stave off an attack, it’s advised that patients speak to their GP during allergy season in order to ensure their medication is accurate, as well as keep a close check on pollen counts via the forecast for their location. Asthma UK advises that time spent outdoors shouldn’t be stopped completely, but if pollen counts are high to avoid the amount of time spent outdoors (http://www.asthma.org.uk/knowledge-bank-pollen).
With this in mind, Yourwellness Magazine looked into the various ways one can stay healthy during the allergy season, and ways in which to reduce the risk of an allergy attack. Allergies, in general, are not life threatening and can be limited by avoidance to the trigger in question. However, certain allergies, such as to foods or specific ingredients, can have a fatal effect. According to Yourwellness Magazine, allergies are often signifiers of long-term issues, such as a poor functioning immune system or digestive complications. Research shows that more than 50 million people in America alone suffer from some form of allergy (http://www.yourwellness.com/2013/05/stay-healthy-during-the-allergy-season/).
Yourwellness Magazine suggests that medications can help to quell the effect of allergies on the body, as well as keeping treatments, such as EpiPen self-injections, on hand for more serious cases. In all cases, it’s advised that you visit your GP if you think you may have an allergy in order to be tested and determine the severity of the problem.
Michael Kitt, Yourwellness Publishing Ltd, http://www.yourwellness.com, 0208 588 9553, [email protected]
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