{"id":7297,"date":"2025-05-06T10:34:19","date_gmt":"2025-05-06T08:34:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/klinikamojarodzina.pl\/?p=7297"},"modified":"2026-03-13T15:43:23","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T14:43:23","slug":"hay-fever-more-than-just-a-runny-nose-how-to-recognize-pollen-allergy-and-what-to-do-about-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/klinikamojarodzina.pl\/en\/hay-fever-more-than-just-a-runny-nose-how-to-recognize-pollen-allergy-and-what-to-do-about-it.html","title":{"rendered":"Hay Fever \u2013 More Than Just a Runny Nose. How to Recognize Pollen Allergy and What to Do About It?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Spring<\/strong> is a beautiful season, but for people with allergies, it can be a challenging time. As nature awakens, a large amount of pollen appears in the air, triggering allergic reactions \u2013 hay fever. This condition affects both adults and children.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is Hay Fever?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Hay fever is a seasonal allergy to plant pollen, manifesting as a runny nose, itchy eyes, sneezing, coughing, and even difficulty breathing. It is less common in children under 3 years old, as developing an allergy requires exposure to the allergen over several seasons.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hay Fever is Not Limited to Spring:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Spring \u2013 tree and shrub pollen<\/li>\n<li>Summer \u2013 grass pollen<\/li>\n<li>Autumn \u2013 weed pollen<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Why is This Important?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Pollen easily spreads with the wind over long distances. A person may experience symptoms even before plants actively pollinate. Cross-reactivity is also common \u2013 a reaction to several related allergens, such as pollen and certain fruits or vegetables.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Main Symptoms of Hay Fever:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Runny nose, nasal itching, congestion<\/li>\n<li>Redness, itching, and tearing of the eyes<\/li>\n<li>Sneezing, coughing<\/li>\n<li>Difficulty breathing, wheezing<\/li>\n<li>Headache, sleep disturbances<\/li>\n<li>Skin itching, rashes<\/li>\n<li>Unpleasant sensations in the mouth after eating fruits and vegetables<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>What to Do?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you notice allergy symptoms every year at the same time, avoid self-medication. Consult a doctor \u2013 internist, pediatrician, or family physician. Hay fever symptoms can mimic prolonged viral infections, parasitic invasions, eye demodicosis, etc.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Modern Diagnostics \u2013 ALEX 2 Test<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We recommend undergoing the molecular allergy test ALEX 2, which allows for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Detection of reactions to 295 allergens<\/li>\n<li>Identification of primary and cross-reactive allergies<\/li>\n<li>Development of an individual treatment plan<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The test is suitable even for children from 6 months of age and can be performed at any time of the year, even during symptom exacerbation.<br \/>\nLearn more about the ALEX 2 test and the possibilities of accurate allergy diagnostics here.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Treatment<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Symptomatic treatment: antihistamines, hormonal sprays, antileukotriene agents<\/li>\n<li>ASIT (Allergen-Specific Immunotherapy): administration of small doses of the allergen with gradual increase. A method that truly changes the course of the allergy, reduces the risk of developing bronchial asthma and new sensitizations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Tips During Pollen Season:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Avoid walks in dry, windy weather<\/li>\n<li>Keep windows closed at home and in the car<\/li>\n<li>Perform wet cleaning<\/li>\n<li>After returning home \u2013 rinse your nose, change clothes, wash your face<\/li>\n<li>Wash pets&#8217; paws after walks<\/li>\n<li>Do not dry clothes on the balcony<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>At <strong>Moja Rodzina Medical Center<\/strong>, we conduct comprehensive allergy diagnostics and select effective treatments for each patient.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Early diagnosis and properly selected treatment significantly improve quality of life. Take care of yourself \u2013 we&#8217;re here to help. ?<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Spring is a beautiful season, but for people with allergies, it can be a challenging time. As nature awakens, a large amount of pollen appears in the air, triggering allergic reactions \u2013 hay fever. This condition affects both adults and children. What is Hay Fever? 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