In the past few hours, there have been record temperature February is not an unusual month in many parts of Spanish geography.
The temperature in Murcia has reached 27.3 °C. This year was the hottest on record in 26 provinces, and the second-hottest in 19 other provinces, including Avila, Teruel and Albacete.
These spring temperatures can negatively impact our health: seasonal allergies They move on, as the portal explains Dr. Juan Jose ZapataChairman of the Clinical Aerobiology Committee of the Spanish Society of Allergology and Clinical Immunology (SEAIC).
“Since the end of January, Allergy to cypress (oldest pollen) “They have a very difficult time, especially in Madrid, Toledo, Córdoba or Granada, where the peaks have reached 1,000 grains/cubic meter, and when it exceeds 200 grains/cubic meter, it’s It’s worrying.”
Is it normal for allergies to come early in spring?
It’s rare for spring allergies to show up early. This year, however, they are several weeks ahead of schedule due to above-normal temperatures and a lack of rainfall.
And, according to pollen calendar According to SEAIC, people don’t start to become sensitive to cypress trees until late February or early March.
Cypress trees at the Becker roundabout in Seville, level II /tree of the year
this The highest peak of the Cupressaceae family “They usually occur at the end of February”, but now some areas are already on red alert, such as Barcelona, Madrid, Burgos and Toledo; at the intermediate level Logroño, Ciudad Real, Córdoba and Seville.
The evolution of pollen levels in the environment can be viewed daily on the website of the Spanish Society of Allergology and Clinical Immunology, polenes.com, and patients “can predict the pollen situation”. pollen Find out what environmental controls they should take to reduce allergy symptoms. “
Allergies can cause different symptoms that can sometimes be confused with the common cold, such as sneezing, but they are not the only symptoms:
- Watery, itchy, and red eyes
- fatigue and burnout
- Headache
- irritability
- Difficulty falling asleep
- allergic rhinitis
Sneezing is one of the most common symptoms of seasonal allergies. /Pharma/EP – Archives
Will spring allergies improve with rain and cold?
Cold, wet and unstable polar material will cause temperatures to drop in Spain from Thursday, with more than 700/800 meters of snow possible in the northern half of the country, according to the national meteorological agency (AEMET).
The arrival of this cold front will bring thermometers to more normal values on these dates, along with rain, strong winds and offshore storms.
This climate condition is a boon for those with cypress allergies, who are most affected (although there is also an increase in dust mite allergies due to lack of ventilation in the winter).
- “In the next few days The peak will stabilize “Such accusations are also made in some provinces.”
allergy test / Madrid Community
“The best treatment is a good diagnosis,” Dr. Zapata said. “While it may take some time antihistamines Prescribed by your GP, It’s important to make an appointment with an allergy specialist To determine if it’s due to a cypress pollen spike or mite sensitivity due to closed homes. “
The most allergic species in Spain
Spontaneously growing grasses (trichophyton, duckweed and many other “weeds” that grow on roads, farm fields, open fields, meadow edges). Allergy to grasses is common almost throughout the peninsula, except along the Mediterranean coast, where grasses (a type of weed) dominate.
La Olea (The Olive Tree) is located in southern Spain, in areas with large olive groves such as Jaén, Córdoba or Granada.
Conjunctivitis is another of the most common symptoms of seasonal allergies. / free images
Advice for allergy sufferers
- Avoid country trips and outdoor activities such as physical exercise on “peak” days.
- Close the windows of the house, ventilate the house Noon and a short time.
- Wear sunglasses and a mask that covers your nose and mouth when outdoors during peak pollination times. “FFP2 masks are most useful for spring allergies.”
- Keep your windows open while driving.
- Shower and change clothes when you get home.
- Use a pollen filter in your car and an air purifier at home.
- Do not mow or prune during peak pollination periods.
- If you have allergy symptoms, do not self-medicate and consult your doctor.
- Make an appointment with him Allergist Establish a comprehensive treatment approach that focuses on treating the cause of allergies.