Curious about the tedious details of seasonal allergies

5 years ago

I'm curious about the tedious details of seasonal allergies.

How quickly do they hit? If one is in a properly filtered room and steps out into a pollen infused atmosphere how quickly do the symptoms appear?

How long do they last? If one then returns into the properly filtered room, ow long before the symptoms dissipate?

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susanzone5 (NY)

5 years ago

It depends on the person's body. Allergies are a function of the immune system and its reaction.

For ME, it takes less than a half hour (for all your questions.) Some people's systems take longer to clear it. Sometimes I need an antihistamine if symptoms are prolonged, like (for me), tree pollen in spring which would last for weeks. It all depends on the person.

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maifleur01
5 years ago
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It definitely depends on the person's body and also what the problem is. Currently in this area the corn is tasseling throwing all that pollen into the air. I have been tested and have inside, outside, and food allergies. It may only be me but the first couple of days are the worse for things like pollen. I have found that depending on what is blooming or molding etc. different allergy medicines work at different times of the year.

Currently my face looks like I have never had any sleep for weeks but I only have a little nasal drip more than normal.

You might get more information if you post over in Health rather than here unless the person with the allergies is someone that you are caring for.
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The body manufactures Histamine in response to the allergen and in response to the Histamine the body manufactures Immunoglobulin E to counteract the Histamine. However, that IgE can cause the same signs and symptoms as Histamine if the level is excessive.
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"...will trigger a response in me immediately..."

What is this immediate response? Walking through the cosmetics department of the big old classic department stores I used to start sneezing immediately. Is that the sort of thing you mean?
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albert I was waiting for kimmq to answer but for me the normal response to diesel fumes and some other things is a immediate tightening in my chest and throat along with a squeezing sensation. My doctor has told me it is not asthma. Other things can cause a sharp stabbing headache. Lysol after the squeezing sensation my stomach feels like it wants to throw up. Each person is different and has different triggers and they can vary depending on the season.
kimmq
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Yes, Albert, that is the sort of thing I mean. An immediate tightening in the chest with coughing, sneezing , and congestion in the lungs. Whether that would be from Asthma or allergies makes little difference, breathing becomes difficult.

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