[Countermeasures against pollen and corona]
I'm worried about the new corona, but this season, "hay fever" such as sneezing, runny nose, stuffy nose, and itchy eyes and throat are added. Pollen and corona this year Let's take measures in a way that both can be taken care of! While suppressing the painful symptoms of hay fever with pharmaceuticals, we also add self-care to avoid pollen.
2023 pollen forecast
The start of the cedar pollen season is the same as usual
・Cedar pollen starts scattering from early February
・The peak season of cedar pollen dispersal is the same as usual. There are many places where it peaks from the beginning of March.
・The amount of scattering was higher in Kyushu and Tohoku than in the previous season, especially in Shikoku, Kinki, Tokai, and Kanto-Koshin.
is predicted.
*Even in areas where the number of cases is expected to be low, let's take early measures before symptoms appear so that we can spend this season as comfortably as possible !
1. It is important to humidify and ventilate the room!
★Keep the humidity in the room at 40-60%.
If the air in your room is dry, viruses and pollen are more likely to fly up.
If you keep a moderate humidity, viruses and pollen will contain moisture and become heavy and will be suppressed to float in the air.
★ Ventilate the room at least twice an hour.
Ventilation of the room is important for the new coronavirus, but I am worried that pollen will also enter if it is ventilated. Keep the lace curtains closed and open the windows for ventilation. In that case, pollen tends to accumulate under the window, so cleaning under the window will be focused.
★Attach the mask so that there are no gaps.
Currently, there are masks made of various materials such as non-woven fabric, cloth, and urethane material, but what can be said about any material is that if there are gaps, pollen and viruses can enter through them. Be careful not to leave gaps on both sides of your nose, cheeks, and chin.
Numerical values such as PFE, VFE, and BFE are displayed on non-woven masks to indicate the performance of the mask. If you are looking for both pollen and viruses, you should choose one that has cleared the PFE test .
●Which of your symptoms is the most painful? Choose a medicine that matches your symptoms.
Even if it is called hay fever, there are people who have a hard time sneezing and runny nose, those who have a stuffy nose, especially those who have itchy eyes, and those who have discomfort such as coughing. Also, if you feel itchy skin during this season, you may have a skin allergy due to pollen.
★If you find it difficult to know which medicine is the most suitable for your symptoms...
Please consult with a pharmacist or registered seller at the store! We will introduce you to the medicine that fits the symptoms!
・For those who have severe painful symptoms such as sneezing and runny nose
Antihistamine-containing sinus medicine is recommended.
・For those who find it difficult to take rhinitis medicine during work because they always make them sleepy
We recommend a type of allergy-specific rhinitis medicine that is relatively difficult to cause drowsiness !
・For those with particularly severe nasal congestion, we recommend steroid nasal drops, which are particularly effective against nasal congestion.
・For those who have strong discomfort such as throat mussels
Use mouthwash or throat spray to reduce inflammation in the throat.
*If you have a cough and itchy skin every year during this season, we recommend that you first see a doctor to clarify whether the symptoms are due to allergies.
●Does early treatment reduce symptoms? Let's start the measures from the time pollen begins to fly.
In hay fever treatment at hospitals, there is a treatment method called "initial treatment," in which treatment is given one to two weeks before pollen begins to fly, delaying the time when symptoms appear in earnest and reducing the severity of symptoms. may be taken.
There are over-the-counter medicines for allergic rhinitis, but one way to prevent the symptoms from getting worse is to start taking them when the pollen starts flying and you start having symptoms that make you wonder, "Oh, isn't that strange ?"
Pollen begins to fly differently depending on the region. Let's check pollen information in your area with pollen information such as weather forecast.
Going out during the pollen season is a joke... But I can't help but go outside... Try to avoid contact with pollen as much as possible before going out.
★Choose smooth clothing that doesn't attract pollen.
★Wool and fleece tend to attract pollen, so wear them under your outerwear.
It is a good idea to cover your neck with a scarf to prevent pollen from adhering to your skin, and wear a long coat when you go out.
If static electricity occurs on your clothes, pollen will easily stick to them, so it is recommended to use a static electricity removal spray .
Places where static electricity is particularly likely to occur are the "hem" of coats, skirts, slacks, and the area where bags and clothes rub against each other.
★Wear a wide-brimmed hat and tie up long hair as much as possible.
Pollen easily adheres to hair and is difficult to remove due to static electricity. Let's guard firmly so that pollen does not stick. It is best to choose a hat made of smooth material.
★Be careful with cosmetics that contain a lot of oil, as pollen tends to stick to them.
If you use a powder foundation to keep the skin surface smooth, pollen will not stick to it. If you use a liquid or cream type foundation that contains a lot of oil, you can use a finishing powder or face powder to keep the skin surface smooth.
★Wear eyeglasses or pollen-preventing glasses (goggles).
Hay fever glasses reduce the amount of pollen entering your eyes by approximately 65%. Ordinary glasses can also block pollen, but if you are particularly prone to itchy eyes, use glasses for hay fever as a countermeasure.
● One of the countermeasures is to avoid going out as much as possible on days when pollen is easy to fly or when the amount of pollen dispersal is particularly high.
・On days with high temperatures and low humidity, pollen tends to fly, and on days with a large temperature difference from the previous day, the amount of pollen tends to increase.
・When it rains, almost no pollen scatters, so be aware that the amount of pollen scattered will increase on sunny days the day after it rains .
・Within a day, pollen dispersal peaks around 12:00 in the afternoon and around 18:00 in the evening .
★Before entering the house, use a brush or adhesive roller for clothes to remove pollen from your body, clothes, and belongings.
★ Hang your coat at the entrance.
Pollen is particularly likely to adhere to the "sleeves" of coats, skirts, slacks, and the area where bags and clothes rub against each other, so be sure to carefully brush off the pollen.
★Wash your hands as soon as you get home and gargle to wash away the pollen.
If you brush off the pollen on your clothes, you will find pollen on your hands. Wash your hands immediately to avoid accidentally rubbing your eyes. Also, be sure to gargle well to keep pollen out of your body. If possible, it would be even better if you wash your face and wash away the pollen on your face.
★When you bring in the laundry that has been dried outside or the futon, dust off the pollen before bringing it inside, and then vacuum the futon to absorb the pollen.
During the season when pollen is scattered, it is better to use a dryer, etc., and avoid drying laundry and futons outside if possible. Be careful not to bring pollen into the
★Clean the room with a vacuum cleaner, and wipe the flooring with a rag or wet wipe.
Vacuum the sofa and curtains to absorb pollen.
