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The obligation to use a mask to deal with

covid 19

will also have beneficial effects for people with

allergies

since this spring they will present milder symptoms because they also filter pollen particles.

In addition, this protection reduces rhinitis and asthma symptoms by up to 98%, as confirmed by specialists from the Allergology services of the Ribera health group hospitals.

In this regard, Dr.

Alejandro Veres

, pulmonologist at the Plaza Santo Domingo Clinic, Ribera Polusa Hospital, assures that just as this year there has been a decrease in the consumption of flu, the same happens with decongestants and other allergy medications .

In this regard, Dr.

Carmen Mogío

, an allergist at the Ribera Povisa Hospital, managed by the Ribera group, explains that masks reduce symptoms in allergy sufferers "because they filter a large amount of

particles suspended in the air

, including pollen" and recalls that the FFP2 "are more efficient because they filter a greater number of particles and, in addition, they conform more easily to the face".

Thus, the head of the Allergology Service of the Torrejón University Hospital, Dr.

Laura Vázquez

, explains that the masks filter particles of up to one micron, when the most common in pollens are 25 and 35 microns, and ensures that long before the pandemic, a large number of allergists already recommended the use of the mask.

In fact, remember that its use has been recommended for allergic patients for more than 30 years due to its beneficial effect in avoiding the inhalation of pollen particles or aeroallergens, such as mites, epithelia and fungi ".

Dr. Vázquez explains that the FFP1 masks trap 80% of the particles larger than 0.3 microns, the FFP2 92% and the FFP3 98% and recognizes that the

limitation of mobility

has also influenced the reduction of symptoms in allergy sufferers.

The Allergology Service of the Vinalopó University Hospital explains that there is a direct relationship between some climatic factors in autumn and winter, such as rain, snow, temperature and humidity, and subsequent counts of grass pollens during spring.

Specifically, sunny and windy days in spring and summer favor the release and transport of pollen into the atmosphere ", explains Dr. Mogío, an allergist in Ribera Povisa, affecting allergies more intensely, who this year will be more protected with the

masks

Dr. Vázquez, head of the Allergology Service in Torrejón, acknowledges that the restriction that encourages or voluntarily exits abroad has also had an influence.

One of the most common allergies in spring is to pollen from spontaneously growing grasses.

This plant species grows in almost all of Spain, from

locations located at sea level

, to the mountains, although it predominates in inland areas where there is usually more vegetation and, therefore, more pollen, than on the coast, where the sea helps to clean the atmosphere, according to our allergist in Ribera Povisa.

More cases in cities

The emission of

polluting particles

from heaters and engines alter the structure of pollen, causing it to generate stress proteins as a defense mechanism and increasing its ability to induce an allergic response in susceptible people.

"Consequently, there are more allergy cases in cities despite the fact that the concentration of pollens is lower than in the countryside," explains Dr.

Mónica Antón

, head of the Allergology Service of the Vinalopó University Hospital.

Dr. Veres, pulmonologist at the Plaza Santo Domingo de Lugo Clinic, adds that "

tobacco

smoke

, dust or gasoline and diesel vapors

can trigger or aggravate an asthma attack in people with increased sensitivity in the respiratory tract."

Therefore, a year ago, at the beginning of the pandemic and due to the measures to

restrict the mobility

of vehicles and industrial activity during confinement, a reduction in the presence of pollutants was observed, which contributed to improving quality of the air and the reduction of respiratory diseases.

"This year, the widespread use of masks will help

reduce the symptoms of rhinitis and asthma

due to pollen, due to the screen effect on the nose and mouth. This will cause a reduction in the consumption of medication, although we insist in the need to comply with the recommended treatments, "adds Dr. Antón.

Thus, to improve the quality of life of allergic patients, such as applications to know pollen levels,

indoor

air purifiers

and under medical recommendation, immunotherapy or allergy vaccination.

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