5 Tips to prevent or minimize pollen allergy these "ber" months

5 Tips to prevent or minimize pollen allergy

these "ber" months

(Allergic rhinitis)

Article dedicated to the late Dr. Lolita Bulalacao* of the National Museum, a pioneer in palynology in the Philippines. Palynology is the study of plant pollen, spores and certain microscopic plankton organisms (collectively termed palynomorphs) in both living and fossil form.

"Pollen allergy is often the cause of sneezing fit and asthmatic symptoms." - Dr Abe V Rotor 

It is true.  It is called allergic rhinitis 

There are people who are highly sensitive to pollen grains. And their allergy is specific to certain plants, and at certain seasons these plants are in bloom. Plants belonging to Family Poaceae or Graminae which include rice, corn, wheat, sugarcane, talahib, cogon, and the like generally bloom in the last quarter beginning October when dry season the habagat season is about to end and dry season (amihan) starts. 

Here are tips to prevent or minimize pollen allergy.

·         Keep away from flowers and flowering plants

·         Stay home to prevent exposure to pollen

·         Avoid touching eyes and skin to prevent spread of allergy.

·         Don’t bring in flowers and plants inside the house.

·         Use mask and proper clothing.

*Allergic rhinitis, also called hay fever, is an allergic reaction that causes sneezing, congestion, itchy nose and sore throat. Pollen, pet dander, mold and insects can lead to hay fever symptoms. 

Anaphylaxis causes the immune system to release a flood of chemicals that can cause you to go into shock — blood pressure drops suddenly and the airways narrow, blocking breathing. Signs and symptoms include a rapid, weak pulse; a skin rash; and nausea and vomiting.

There is a pollen calendar developed by the late Dr. Lolita Bulalacao* of the National Museum, a pioneer in palynology (the study of pollen grains) in the Philippines. The calendar warns people who are susceptible to allergy to keep away from pollen coming from certain flowering plants in season and from specific areas that may cause allergy. The symptoms of allergy rhinitis are generally relieved by antihistamine, which comes in different preparations and brands, as tablet or ointment.~

Lolita J. Bulalacao, 'Pollen Flora of the Philippines, Vol. 1' Siwert Nilsson To cite this article: Siwert Nilsson (2000) Lolita J. Bulalacao, 'Pollen Flora of the Philippines, Vol. 1', Grana, 39:1, 63-64, DOI: 10.1080/00173130150503821