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The mild winter has advanced the pollen season, while over 15 patients with symptoms of allergic rhinitis present at the University Hospital every day.
The spring allergy season has started earlier this year in the country, due to mild winter temperatures. Allergists say that the first patients have been presenting since mid-February, while the QSUT is currently registering over 15 cases per day.
According to specialists, the most common symptoms are allergic rhinitis, sneezing and itchy eyes. They explain that the current period is associated with the activation of several types of allergies, but the most widespread are related to tree pollens, especially cypress. This group also includes pollens from hazelnuts and other early-blooming plants.
Doctors note that many patients confuse these symptoms with seasonal viruses. They emphasize that allergies tend to recur and appear as a chronic condition, unlike viral flare-ups. The distinguishing signs include itching of the eyes, ears, and palate, in addition to a runny nose.
Specialists also draw attention to cases when the situation goes beyond a common allergy. When the patient has wheezing or wakes up at night with difficulty breathing, doctors say that we may be dealing with bronchial asthma and immediate consultation with an allergist is required.
Allergies affect all age groups. For people who are sensitive to pollen, doctors advise avoiding environments with lots of greenery, using sunglasses, and keeping car windows closed to limit contact with pollen.
According to specialists, the number of allergy sufferers is increasing year by year. They link this trend to climate change, the lengthening of the seasons, and air pollution.
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