Recently, many places in the north have successively released forecasts for willow catkins, and various regions have entered a period of high incidence of catkins. The pollen season is not over yet, and flying fluff is coming one after another. Many people are concerned, are fly allergy and pollen allergy the same thing? Willow catkins are not pollen itself. Non allergenic catkins are not pollen. The fruit of female poplar and willow trees ripens and cracks, and the white fluff that wraps around the seeds is scattered in the wind, which is called flying fluff and is a normal natural phenomenon. Flying fluff generally has no direct allergenicity. However, flying fluff has a light texture and a long floating time, making it highly susceptible to adsorbing allergens such as dust, bacteria, spring pollen, dust mites, etc., acting as a "mobile allergen carrier". Wang Xueyan, Director of the Allergy Center at Beijing Century Altar Hospital affiliated with Capital Medical University: Once flying fluff enters the nasal cavity and comes into contact with the conjunctiva or skin, the allergens it carries can cause discomfort such as nasal itching, sneezing, eye itching, and tearing. Allergic individuals may experience skin erythema and papules; Patients with underlying conditions such as bronchitis and asthma may experience worsening symptoms and even develop complications. Flying catkins are coming. Please put away the flying catkins and go online again. Improper protection can easily cause discomfort. How to scientifically protect the flying catkins season? How to deal with severe symptoms? Let's learn together. Did you do it right? When going out, try to avoid the time when flying fluff is concentrated, wear masks, goggles, and veils, and do a good job of physical shielding. Change your coat, wash your face, and nasal cavity promptly after returning home to reduce residual allergens. During the high incidence period of flying fluff, windows should be kept closed. Indoor cleaning can be done by humidifying or using an air purifier. When cleaning the flying fluff, you can first spray water to wet it before cleaning, to avoid the fluff from drifting again. Do not rub the flying fluff when it enters the eyes. Rinse with water or gently wipe with a cotton swab. Wang Xueyan, Director of the Allergic Reaction Center at Beijing Century Altar Hospital affiliated with Capital Medical University: Currently, the concentration of cypress pollen is decreasing, and pollen from species such as Platycodon grandiflorus and Ginkgo biloba is at its peak. In addition, with flying fluff, if there is severe sneezing, nasal congestion, eye itching, redness and swelling, coughing, or difficulty breathing, it is necessary to seek medical attention from relevant disciplines in a timely and standardized manner. The standardized treatment of pollen and floc stacking should be timely. In spring, when pollen and floc stacking occur, the number of visits for related allergic diseases has significantly increased compared to normal days. Faced with multiple allergic problems such as skin, eyes, nose, and respiratory tract, doctors advise allergic individuals not to forcefully carry them. Early identification, intervention, and standardized treatment are necessary to effectively control symptoms. The combination of flying fluff and pollen can induce various allergic diseases, mainly manifested as redness, papules, and itching on the skin; Repeated sneezing, runny nose, nasal congestion, and itching in the nose; Itchy eyes, red eyes, tears, foreign body sensation, eyelid edema; Coughing, chest tightness, shortness of breath in the respiratory tract, and even triggering asthma attacks. Allergic symptoms should be diagnosed and treated under the guidance of professional doctors, with graded diagnosis and treatment and medication as needed. According to the severity of the condition, use targeted medication in a standardized manner, do not purchase medication on your own, do not arbitrarily reduce or stop medication. Pregnant women, children and other special groups should prioritize safety when using medication, and strictly follow medical advice to choose appropriate drugs. (New Society)