Allergy in July to what. Allergies in August: a temporary but serious threat

Pollinosis - all these are synonyms for the same allergic disease.

The basis of this most common allergic disease is an inadequate response of the immune system to the pollen of various plants: trees, grasses, shrubs, flowers. A characteristic feature of pollen allergy is seasonality, since it always coincides with the flowering period of certain plants. For example, in spring, pollen from shrubs and trees can provoke allergies, in summer it is, as a rule, pollen from cereals, and in the summer and autumn, allergy sufferers suffer from weed pollen.

Since the flowering period of various plants depends on the climatic zone in which this or that region is located, in Ukraine, for example, allergy sufferers from seasonal allergies begin to suffer earlier than, say, their fellow sufferers in central Russia. Below is a flowering calendar of those plants in Ukraine, pollen allergy of which is the most common.

Spring - early summer

Dandelion: March - April
Alder: mid-March - early June
Birch: April - May
Willow: April - May
Poplar: April - May
Ash: late April - early June
Pine: late April - mid June

End of spring - summer

Wheatgrass: mid-May - early August
Sunflower: May - June
Maple: May - mid June
Aspen: May-July
Plantain: May-August
Oak: May - June
Lipa: late May - early August
Nettle: late May - August
Fescue: June - August

Third period. Summer autumn.

Ambrosia: late July - October.
Wormwood: August - early October.
Quinoa: August - October.

The essence of pollen allergy

A patient with seasonal allergic rhinitis should remember that often the disease can develop and cause the development and exacerbation of bronchial asthma, allergic urticaria, angioedema. There are cases when pollen allergy causes migraine attacks and even finger epilepsy, and when it enters the bloodstream, the allergen can cause joint pain resembling rheumatic pain.

Diagnostics

As a rule, the patient makes a preliminary diagnosis himself, since the symptoms of allergies that appear systemically and at certain times of the year are difficult to go unnoticed.

If you suspect an allergy, you should contact a specialist as soon as possible - an allergist who will offer to conduct an examination and prescribe an adequate treatment for the patient's condition.

The simplest and most informative test is skin tests. This test (correctly called the scratch test) will help determine which plants are causing the allergy. It is important that skin tests be carried out outside the exacerbation season - from late autumn to early spring. The doctor will also prescribe a blood test for class E immunoglobulins, they are produced in the body when it encounters a particular allergen. .

Based on these analyzes, treatment tactics will be developed.

Treatment

The main recommendation for patients with hay fever is to avoid contact with the pollen of those plants to which an allergic reaction has been detected, as far as possible, the intensity of the allergic reaction depends on this. Ideally, if there is an opportunity to leave those places where such plants grow.

But such an opportunity is not always available and not for everyone, and therefore drug therapy cannot be avoided. For treatment during the period of exacerbation, three main groups of drugs are used: antihistamines, drugs of the cromon series of local or systemic action (zodak, etc.). In cases where asthmatic symptoms are observed, the doctor will prescribe bronchodilators.

In addition, the patient will be recommended to undergo allergen-specific immunotherapy during the remission period. This is the only method that affects the immunological causes of this type of allergy. Experts note the high efficiency of this method, of course, it does not give a 100% guarantee of getting rid of allergies in one course, but after two, three or more courses it is quite possible. And after the first course, the symptoms of the disease will appear much weaker.

Doctor visit

Along with light and warmth, summer brings a lot of problems to people prone to allergies. Allergy in July is a common occurrence, since various plants bloom during this period, as well as the ripening of the first fruits. Pollen from trees, grasses and fruit trees is scattered for many kilometers around, causing allergic conditions in people. It is not always easy to identify immediately what the reaction may be, but it is necessary.

The mechanism of development of an allergic reaction

An allergic reaction can occur in response to any substance, even long-familiar and well-known. What serves as a trigger is not fully known. However, if any substance has previously entered the body, then there is no guarantee that the next time it will not cause urticaria, Quincke's edema or allergic shock.

There are practically no such people who would not experience an allergic reaction to any component. At the first hit, the immune system recognizes the substance, defines it as an antigen, and produces antibodies against it. With repeated exposure to this substance, immunity is no longer required: it throws out prepared antibodies, stimulates the production of active substances, develops inflammation and fights the allergen. This is what caused the appearance of allergic symptoms: itching, sneezing, coughing, sore throat, difficulty breathing. In fact, it is the body itself that provokes these symptoms.

If the allergen gets inside, then the manifestations of the allergy will be on the skin in the form of spots or shock.

Pollen allergy manifests itself after the substance enters the respiratory tract, so the symptoms will be associated with the respiratory system and eyes. It may take several minutes for the reaction to develop.

What is the reaction in July

A person with a pollen allergy does not react to all plants during the flowering period, but only to certain (one or more).

The list of possible factors is determined depending on the area in which the person lives. For example, the middle zone in July undergoes flowering of herbs (bluegrass, hedgehog, wormwood, nettle) and cereals (rye), as well as a number of weeds (quinoa).

The chance of getting a reaction increases with wind and dry weather. At high humidity, pollen settles on the ground and horizontal surfaces, moving through the air in smaller volumes.

How to fight

Allergies in July can cause less trouble with the right actions.

Often the initiator of the onset of allergy symptoms is histamine, therefore, at the stage of treatment, they begin to suppress its activity. For this there is a group of antihistamines. These drugs include histamine, suprastin. At reception emergence of drowsiness, apathy is possible. The drugs of the latest generation of this group are devoid of such a side effect, therefore, they can be used by drivers even while driving.

The first principle of salvation is to limit contact with the trigger. If you are allergic to herbs, you should avoid visiting the countryside, forests and fields.

In order to remove microscopic pollen in the house, it is necessary to humidify the premises, use air purifiers, and carry out frequent cleaning. It helps to use small filters in the form of a grid on the windows so that pollen does not enter the house.

In addition to taking anti-allergic drugs inside, there are local remedies that can be applied to the nasal cavity or to the mucous membrane of the eyes. They help eliminate signs of lacrimation and burning in the eyes, remove discharge from the nose.

A grain-restricted diet reduces the likelihood of food allergies, as the antigenic properties of pollen intersect with those of cereals. Prohibited foods include bread, cookies, honey, cereals.

In addition to non-specific methods of exposure, methods such as immunotherapy can be used, aimed at neutralizing antibodies that provoke the formation of biologically active substances during an allergic reaction.

Attention should be paid to the fact that in the manifestations of pollinosis, one should be careful when using herbal medicines. Allergies in July can lead to the development of an allergy to the components of such products, since they contain various parts of plants.

Allergenic plants: when they bloom

There are three main types of seasonal allergies.

spring(flowering trees). Falls in April - May.
Summer(flowering of cereals and meadow grasses). Comes in June-August.
Summer-autumn(flowering weeds). Falls in August-October.

You can get acquainted with the flowering calendar for allergy sufferers in the table below, after selecting your region.

South of Russia
Volga region
Central Russia
Siberia
Northwest Russia

Another interesting calendar for the central regions from the Scientific and Clinical Center for Allergology, Immunology and Dermatology:

In addition, there is from the PollenClub project. (It is not recommended to watch from smartphones, it does not display well)

In spring, herbaceous plants almost do not bloom.

Willow blooms first in March, willow and cherry blossoms in April, “earrings” appear on the birch. In May, hawthorn, cornflower, chestnut, oak, ash and wild rose begin to bloom, from herbaceous plants - clover. Herbaceous plants such as cinquefoil, chamomile and lily of the valley bloom in May. Flowers appear on bird cherry and lilac.

In summer, most of the plants that can cause allergies bloom. The allergy sufferer's calendar at this time is distinguished by a large number of herbs.

In June, cornflower, hawthorn, dope, elecampane and carnation bloom. Chestnut, clover, viburnum, St. John's wort, celandine and thistle continue to bloom.

In July, ambrosia blooms (in the southern regions), hemp, carnation, dope, elecampane. Herbs such as motherwort, wheatgrass and sow thistle bloom.

August - flowering of ambrosia, carnation and cornflower. This month is the time when digitalis, quinoa, nettles and sunflowers begin to bloom. Chamomile and thistle bloom.

In September, allergy sufferers continue to be annoyed by ragweed, as well as weeds (thistle, quinoa and nettle).

Around the end of September, a period of relative calm sets in for a person suffering from allergies. Until next spring.

But sometimes an allergy reminds of itself in late autumn, after a romantic walk in the park strewn with fallen leaves. The fact is that plant pollen can also be preserved on fallen leaves.

We have listed the main flowering plants, in fact there are many more: in the table below you can see the complete composition of the families of wind-pollinated plants that cause hay fever.

Table: Related wind pollinated plants within major families

Useful video: what plants cause allergies

Why is the flowering calendar useful for an allergic person?

Having information about the flowering of various plants in a particular area, having carefully studied the allergic calendar, an allergic person will be able to take preventive measures in time. For example, take a vacation, leave for a “dangerous” period in another area where there are no allergic plants and their flowering has ended.

Before the beginning of the dangerous period, you can start taking antihistamines, purchase nasal and eye drops, antiallergic sprays.

If you are a supporter of traditional medicine, then it's time to take mummy (a good prophylactic against allergies). Shilajit solution, as a rule, begins to be drunk for prophylactic purposes about a month before the start of the flowering period.

There is time to check the operation of the air conditioner, the condition of its filters (if necessary, and clean them).

If you carefully analyze the data, it becomes clear: the flowering calendar for allergy sufferers by region differs quite a lot. For residents of the southern regions, the duration of the “dangerous” period is longer than for northerners. Take, for example, one of the strongest allergens - ragweed. In central Russia, this plant blooms for 1.5 - 2 months: from about the beginning of August to mid-September. At the same time, for residents of the southern regions (Krasnodar Territory, Rostov Region), ragweed blooms from July to October.

Flowering time and plants in the Crimea differ from Moscow or St. Petersburg. That is why it is so important that the calendar is adapted to the specific climate zone. Today, the Internet helps allergy sufferers. It is possible to view the flowering calendar online.

Below you can see flowering calendars for some Russian cities.

What blooms in Moscow

Forecast of the level of danger for allergens in the air from PollenKlub

In central Russia, dusting begins with alder and hazel.

Alder, hazel - end of March - April.
Birch - from the end of April.
Apricot, oak, ash, elm, maple, lilac, apple- May.
Willow, poplar, linden, conifers- May June.

Summer

Cereal - from the end of May - June.
Plantain, nettle, sorrel- since the end of June.
Marevy - from the end of June.
Wormwood - from July.

*Data are given according to E.E. Northern

What and when blooms in Krasnodar and the region. Kuban

The south of Russia is a special territory where flowering plants “torment” allergy sufferers for almost 8 months a year. Due to the warm climate, a large number of plants that can cause an allergic reaction grow here.

Almost every third inhabitant of the Krasnodar Territory suffers from allergies.

The beginning of the allergy season depends on the weather conditions.

End of winter-spring

Blooming trees:

Hazel, alder - from mid-February to the end of March.
Willow, hornbeam, pine- March.
Poplar, maple, oak, ash, elm, birch- April - beginning of May.
Willow - April - May.
Bird cherry, plane tree, walnut, cherry plum end of April - May.
Lilac, plum, currant- May

From herbs and shrubs:

Foxtail, wheatgrass, rapeseed end of April - May to beginning of July.
Acacia, ryegrass, fescue, hedgehog, feather grass, lily of the valley from the middle of May.
- from the end of May.

Poplar fluff actively helps to spread the pollen of other plants.

Summer

In this season, most of the trees have already faded, they are being replaced by weeds and grasses.

Chestnut, linden - from the beginning of June.

Corn, sorghum, barley, oats, wheat, rye- June.
Sunflower - from the end of June.
Wormwood - all July.
Quinoa - end of July - end of August.
Ambrosia - early August - early October.

Autumn

The flowering season usually ends in mid-October.

Ambrosia - flowering ends in late September - early October.
Rice - until the end of September.
Wormwood annual- mid-September - end of October.

During the flowering of ambrosia, people feel best in the highlands.

Data on A.I. Ostroumov

Dusting calendar for Stavropol

Saint Petersburg

*Data are given according to L.G. Nikolskaya, G.T. Fedosov, N.I. Ivanova, E.F. red

When allergenic plants bloom in Siberia

One of the reasons for the large number of allergy sufferers in Siberia is poor ecology. Because of this, pollinosis is much worse tolerated.

April - May - trees (birch and others),
May - August - dandelions,
summer - cereals (fescue and ryegrass),
end of summer - September - weeds (wormwood).

Altai region

April May. A common allergen is birch, which is used for landscaping the city.

Tomsk region

April May. In addition to birch - maple, linden and willow.

Novosibirsk

April May. Alder and birch.

June July. Meadow grasses (bluegrass, timothy grass, ryegrass). Cultivated cereals (rye, oats).

The Republic of Buryatia

The main allergen of the steppe is wormwood and other weeds. In spring, trees. There are almost no meadow grasses.

What and when blooms in Krasnoyarsk

On the territory of the Krasnoyarsk Territory, 3 periods of pollination of allergenic plants have been established. Wind-pollinated plants are widespread. Their pollen has a small size and considerable volatility, so it is easily spread over long distances.

April May

It is characterized by the maximum content of pollen in the air. First of all, trees bloom - birch, alder and poplar.

Most often, this period begins in May, but if the spring is early, in the southern regions of the region - and at the end of April.

Not very long, but hard to bear period.

End of May - mid July

The lowest concentration of pollen in the air. During these months, pine and meadow grasses bloom.

The pollen of coniferous trees is heavy, hard to carry by the wind. But here it is worth being careful for those who grow them near housing.

Mid July - end of August

A wide variety of weeds and ornamental plants blooms. First of all - haze, hemp and wormwood (found on roadsides, in yards, wastelands). Decorative - marigolds, asters, chrysanthemums.

Air temperature and humidity are the main factors influencing the dynamics of plant dusting in the Krasnoyarsk Territory.

Irkutsk

Data on B.A. Chernyak, N.S. Korotkov

Rostov-on-Don

Data on K.A. Cancer

Saratov

*Data for N.S. Gurina and N.G. Astafieva

Vladivostok (Primorsky Territory)

Seasonal allergies do not leave the inhabitants of the region from late April to mid-September. Proximity to China also has an influence, from the sown areas of which the winds easily carry pollen.

April May . Trees bloom: oak, ash, birch, alder, hazel, poplar, maple, willow.
June August . The flowering period of cereals and some weeds: wheatgrass, bluegrass, rye, corn, fescue, quinoa, sunflower and others.
In June, pollen allergens are widely carried by poplar down.
Aug. Sept. Weeds bloom: ambrosia, wormwood, dandelion, quinoa and others.

What blooms in Volgograd and the region

The flowering season of herbs in the Volgograd region lasts more than 8 months. This is one of the longest periods in Russia.

The wind carries pollen for tens of kilometers.

A huge number of weeds grow in the region.

The editors of Arguments and Facts have prepared an entertaining infographic - a flowering calendar for allergy sufferers in Volgograd and the Volgograd region. You can check it out below:

Infographics: What and when blooms in the Volgograd region. Risk zones for allergy sufferers during the flowering season in Volgograd

What blooms in Crimea

A large number of allergenic plants bloom in the Crimea from May to August.

Main allergens:

Poplar (they are densely planted with city streets) - May - June,
Cypress - April - May,
Ambrosia (everywhere, especially in Simferopol, Dzhankoy, Saksky, Kirovsky and Leninsky districts) - July - October.

What else can be the reaction:

May - dandelion, walnut, chestnut, linden, mulberry, birch
June - sunflower, rye, castor beans
July - elderberry, wormwood

Terms of pollination of plants in Ukraine and the structure of hay fever

How to identify an allergen and treat allergies

Recognizing an allergen is not an easy task. For example, the flowering time of lily of the valley is only 10 - 15 days. Allergy manifestations (sneezing, coughing, runny nose) can be disguised as a common cold, often a person is unaware of the presence of an allergy. You need to think about this if such symptoms appear with a certain frequency (the pollen allergy calendar helps to analyze the situation in more detail).

Another warning sign

An allergic person does not feel well in windy, dry weather, but all symptoms disappear without a trace after rain. At the slightest suspicion of an allergy, you should consult an experienced allergist.

The most commonly used method is skin testing. Its essence lies in the subcutaneous injection of a small amount of the allergen. After the allergen is introduced, you need to track how the body reacts to it. This is a fairly informative method for identifying an allergen, but at the height of the flowering of allergic plants, when an allergic person takes antihistamines, it should not be used.

Allergy treatments include:

taking antihistamines;
use of nasal and eye drops;
for skin manifestations of allergies - ointments, creams with anti-inflammatory, wound healing and (or) antihistamine effect.
ASIT.

What will help from hay fever: some useful tips

Help relieve allergy symptoms dietary adjustment. For example, you will have to refrain from honey (any variety). The reason is simple: honey may contain exactly the type of pollen that provokes allergies. If you are hypersensitive to pollen from trees and shrubs, reduce your intake of fruits, nuts and berries. When reacting to herbs, such as fescue or timothy, you will have to temporarily give up cereals (with the exception of buckwheat), sunflower oil, seeds, halva and bread kvass.
Keep your house clean. Try to do wet cleaning as often as possible. This will create an obstacle to the spread of pollen throughout the house. You need to leave the house as little as possible; preferably after rain.
Buy good antihistamines. But only those prescribed by the doctor. Many of the antihistamines are far from harmless, and diphenhydramine and suprastin significantly reduce attention.
In no case do not combine antiallergic drugs with alcohol. This can significantly worsen the patient's condition.
Visit an allergist in the fall, during the "quiet" period. This is the best time to start allergen treatment (ASIT). Remember that self-treatment is unacceptable here. The type and dosage of the drug is prescribed by the doctor.

By following these simple rules, you will significantly reduce the likelihood of an allergic reaction.

According to official statistics, more than 20% of all inhabitants of our planet suffer from seasonal allergies in the summer. In the second half of summer, it is almost always caused by small particles of plant pollen, as a result of which a person constantly experiences physical and even aesthetic discomfort.

The seasonal form of an allergic reaction in medical practice is called hay fever - from the English word pollen, which translates as pollen.

What blooms at the end of summer and causes a reaction

To understand what an allergy may be at the end of July and in August, you need to remember the plants blooming at this time. Main:

thistle;
quinoa;
sorrel;
foxtail;
gauze is white;
thistle;
sunflower;
motherwort heart.

In addition, during this period of the year, the flowering of nettle begins, in the northern regions of dandelion and plantain.

It is important to consider that flowering can occur with a shift of 7-14 days, depending on the geographical area.

Often there can be a cross-type of an allergic reaction.

The August misfortune of many allergy sufferers is due to the fact that the pollen of allergenic plants is carried through the air, gets on the mucous membranes and enters the respiratory tract, causing an allergy attack.

In the last month of summer, flowering of almost all trees ends, but weed and meadow grasses are just beginning their active development.

Seasonal allergies in summer in August most often occur on the flowering of the following plants:

gauze is white;

Mary white

At the end of August, the formation of spores of Alternaria fungi occurs. The highest concentration of mushroom pollen is observed in rainy weather.

How to identify the problem

The clinical picture is as follows:

weakness, chills;
itching and burning of the ears;
cough with and without sputum;
, secretion of mucus;
lacrimation, redness of the eyes, itching.

Even with mild symptoms, it is necessary to consult a doctor for successful treatment. Otherwise, even a mild allergy can provoke the development,.

Effective Therapy

It is important to know which plant the reaction occurs to in August in order to avoid contact with it. For this, an examination is carried out, after which the doctor says which drugs to take during an exacerbation and for prevention.

Groups of basic anti-allergic agents:

. Block the production that causes allergic symptoms.
. Used by doctors only in emergency situations, are a last resort. Quickly cope with inflammatory processes and anaphylactic shock. Many hormonal drugs are contraindicated for children under 18 years of age, women in position and breastfeeding.
Stabilizers. The main action is aimed at holding cell membranes, they also prevent the production of histamine. Works well for allergy symptoms.

The most effective tablet means:

is a second generation antihistamine. It has a fast-acting property, begins to have a medicinal effect two hours after ingestion. Well removes signs of the disease and greatly facilitates the course of the seasonal form of allergies.
- a second generation tool. It is one of the most popular drugs due to its price and fast action. It has a minimum number of contraindications.
Ifiral is a type of medicinal stabilizers. It perfectly prevents the release of histamine, but has many contraindications and side effects. It is forbidden to use it for children under two years of age in the form of capsules and solution for inhalation and up to five years of age in the form of an aerosol, as well as for pregnant women in the first trimester.
- belongs to the group of antihistamines. It has an absolutely safe composition, fights well with signs of allergies and does not have a bad effect on the human nervous system, does not cause drowsiness and addiction. Allowed for use by children from 12 years of age. Contraindications include pregnancy and lactation.
Cromohexal is a stabilizer that strengthens the membranes by blocking the penetration of calcium into them, which ultimately eliminates the release of histamine. Well suited for the prevention and treatment of seasonal allergies.

Sometimes first-generation antihistamines are prescribed, for example,.

The most effective topical medications for allergic rashes:

- a second generation tool. It quickly copes with various skin dermatitis, including the atopic form, eliminates redness and inflammation.
- has a powerful antiallergic effect. Affordable and does not cause addiction, drowsiness.
Suprastin is a first generation remedy. It is used for first aid and therefore is found in many home medicine cabinets. Causes drowsiness and constant fatigue. It is most effective not as an ointment, but in the form of injections.
is a third generation tool. One of the most effective and affordable, but not the best way can affect the liver.
Ketotifen is a mast cell stabilizer used in long-term treatment, effective and safe.

Increasingly, doctors prescribe. Their main features:

safe and easy to use;
act quickly and for a long time;
do not cause drowsiness and addiction;
do not have a negative impact on the internal organs, the psyche.

This group of drugs includes:

Caeser;

It is not enough to know how to treat an allergy that manifests itself in August, late July and early September. It must be understood that medical treatment of a seasonal reaction will not bring the maximum effect and will not minimize the risk of serious complications if the following measures are not taken:

Completely exclude any contact with the allergen provocateur. This is difficult to do in a reaction to pollen, but contact can be minimized. For example, go out less in dry and hot weather, wash clothes after the street, wash shoes, rinse in the shower. You can temporarily refuse to ventilate the premises and wear medical masks.
Strengthen the immune system to reduce the sensitivity of the body to an irritant. To do this, an allergic person is given several periodic vaccinations three months before the allergen plant blooms. Such a procedure is not much different from a flu shot, it greatly facilitates the life of an allergy sufferer during the flowering period. In addition, this technique, after several years of constant vaccination, helps to completely overcome hay fever. We are talking about . It is also important to strengthen the immune system through a healthy lifestyle.

Nasal drops and sprays are actively prescribed:

Tizin;
Sanorin;
Vibrocil;

Eye drops for allergic conjunctivitis:

Vizin;
Zaditen;
Octilia;
Okumetil.

How to avoid exacerbation

Walk after the rain.
As often as possible, carry out wet cleaning in the house.
At the time of flowering, go to a place where there are no dangerous plants.
Use special devices for cleaning indoor air.
Before using herbal medicines, be sure to read the instructions and the composition.
Carry out airing at night, because it is during this period that the pollen of harmful plants is not so active.
Refuse garden work that is closely related to grass and plants. If this is not possible, you need to drink an antihistamine in advance as a prophylaxis.

Regardless of the time of year, allergies bring many inconveniences and can be life threatening. You can avoid this by taking care of your health and listening to doctors.

First of all, spring is remembered, because it is at this time of the year that most children and adults are allergic to flowering plants. But it is important to note that a huge number of allergens that the body reacts to in the spring persist throughout the summer. In addition, in the summer, some aggravating factors are added to allergens: heat, humidity, dust.

Let's find out together what are the main allergens of summer, what is dangerous for allergy sufferers every summer month, what are the main symptoms of summer allergies, how is it diagnosed and how is it treated?

What Causes Summer Allergies?

As in the spring, the main cause of summer allergies is plant pollen.

As in the spring, the main cause of summer allergies is pollen. Pollen is a very small particle that is released into the air by the flowers of trees, grasses and other plants.

When pollen gets on the nasal mucosa of people suffering from it, it stimulates the immune system. After that, the immune system mistakenly takes pollen for a foreign aggressor and begins to produce antibodies designed to destroy bacteria and viruses.

Antibodies attack allergens, which leads to the release of a special substance - histamine. When histamine enters the bloodstream, a runny nose, redness, itching and other allergic reactions occur.

The main allergens of the summer months

By the beginning of summer, the process of flowering of most trees and the release of pollen ends, in June only some deciduous and coniferous trees continue to bloom, so grasses, weeds, and flowers can be considered the main culprits of summer allergies.

In June allergens can be coniferous trees, as well as deciduous. Among deciduous trees, the main sources of allergenic pollen are birch, poplar, hazel, oak, alder, elm, ash, maple, and linden. These trees usually bloom in April-May, early June, sometimes they begin to bloom as early as March.

Separately, it is worth mentioning allergic reactions to poplar fluff. Often people talk about an allergy to poplar, which occurs in the month of July, meaning the body's reaction to poplar fluff (poplar seeds), but, in fact, the fluff itself does not cause allergies, it can only irritate the mucous membrane, in July allergic reactions can be associated with flowering grasses.

In July Cereal plants can be considered the main allergens. Among the most powerful sources of allergenic pollen, such cereals can be noted: bluegrass, hedgehog, foxtail, timothy, fescue, ryegrass.

August- this is the time of flowering of plants from the family of Asteraceae, buckwheat, as well as nettle and plantain, in addition, weeds and weeds bloom at this time, which can also cause allergies. The most famous representative of allergenic weeds is ragweed.

What are the main symptoms of summer allergies?

Summer allergies caused by plant pollen are called allergic rhinitis or hay fever.

Summer allergies caused by plant pollen are called allergic rhinitis or hay fever.

Among the main symptoms of the disease are: runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, coughing, burning sensation in the nose, in the eyes, dark circles under the eyes, redness of the eyes, swelling, itching, skin rashes and other symptoms.

How is allergy diagnosed?

If your child is suffering from symptoms of a summer allergy, then it is necessary to see a doctor to determine the exact cause of the allergy and prescribe an effective treatment.

An allergist will likely send your baby for skin tests to pinpoint the allergen. This procedure involves applying a tiny sample of a suspected allergen to an area of the child's skin (on the forearm or back).

If the body reacts to this particular allergen, then redness or a small rash will appear on the skin. Such a skin reaction will indicate that the child's body produces antibodies specifically to a specific allergen.

You can also determine the allergen using a blood test for the level of antibodies to a specific allergen, your child can also be sent for such an analysis.