Main Causes of Autumn Allergies and Things to Consider
Experts point to pollen, house dust mites, and molds as the primary causes of allergic reactions that increase during the autumn season.
As the weather cools, allergic complaints such as nasal congestion, sneezing, and coughing are not solely caused by spring pollens. Başak Yalçın, a Board Member of the Turkish Dermatology Association, drew attention to risk factors such as pollen, house dust mites, and molds in the autumn.
Mite Exposure Increases in Autumn
The return to homes of individuals who spent the summer period in different places can increase mite exposure. In addition to homes left closed for a long time, mites can also accumulate in stored clothes.
Mites found densely in grain silos during the harvest season can trigger allergies in people working in this sector.
Pollen Allergy Can Occur Every Season
The common belief that allergies only occur in the spring months is not correct. The pollens of some plants can be found much more densely in the autumn season.
Experts emphasize that pollens continue to be one of the important causes of allergic complaints during the autumn period as well.
Indoor Environments and Mold Risk
Following the hot and humid summer months, mold formation can be observed in homes and indoor environments. The closing of windows as the weather cools increases these risks.
Living spaces that are not adequately ventilated pave the way for allergic disorders related to mites and molds to occur more frequently.
Warnings Against Natural Solutions
Not all natural methods and health information shared on the internet and social media may be safe. It is stated that everything natural does not necessarily mean healthy.
Some spices, herbal teas, and dietary supplements should be consumed with caution as they can lead to serious health problems in sensitive constitutions.
Allergy and Flu Symptoms
In allergy cases, symptoms such as nasal congestion, watery eyes, sneezing, and shortness of breath can show similarities with the flu picture.
The accompaniment of general condition disorders such as fever, fatigue, and joint pains in flu infections makes it possible to distinguish it from allergies.