The changing weather this winter makes it difficult for allergy sufferers to adequately control symptoms, even more so with the various respiratory conditions and Covid-19 that have increased in recent days.
In this regard, Dr. Héctor Ratti Sisa, an allergist, said that flu symptoms are often confused with allergic symptoms.
He explained that it is a situation of extreme weather for the allergic and that is negatively influencing his usual allergy to dust mites, animal hair, fungi from humidity and at this time, there is a marked overload of stimuli for the allergic that trigger symptoms.
“A no less important situation is the weather, which for someone allergic to changing temperatures, extreme humidity, not understanding whether it’s hot or cold creates a very difficult situation to cope with. Also, by closing the windows and not ventilating the house to keep the heat from it, they increase the breathable particles inside the house, ”he mentioned.
He recommended that the allergic patient maintain his treatment, either nasal or bronchial spray, using it daily, according to what is indicated by the treating physician.
If you do not achieve good control of your discomfort with your usual treatment, you should visit a professional to see an alternative or reinforcement for these particular months that occur in our country.
How to differentiate the symptoms
The allergist mentioned that respiratory symptoms due to viral infections, allergy or Covid-19 are intermingled, it is important that when there are unusual signs or symptoms, make an early consultation and eventually a swab to define the origin of the discomfort.
Be attentive to sore throat, low-grade fever and general decay.
Finally, he advised continuing with the sanitary measures, wearing the mask especially in crowded places and institutions and in the field of health, in addition to handwashing and vaccinations.
