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Monday, September 15, 2014


ALLERGIC CONJUNCTIVITIS IS COMMON IN SPRING


Conjuntivite alérgica é comum na primavera

Allergic conjunctivitis is common in spring 


Spring is a season marked by a high incidence of allergic conjunctivitis, according to experts. 


The large amount of pollen in the air, dry weather and mites are the main factors associated with an increased number of cases of this common type of eye allergies. 


Symptoms of this change are itching, burning, tearing, red eyes, and photophobia, which is characterized by excessive sensitivity to light.


Who suffer most are the children, having the habit of rubbing your eyes.

 When contaminated hands work in spreading various diseases. 


Treatment depends on the triggering factor and stage of the allergic reaction. 

Some medications may be recommended to stop the infection, relieve symptoms or reduce discomfort, such as those based on anti-inflammatories in the form of eye drops or administered orally. 


Among the key recommendations are: 

keep your hands clean, avoid eye rubbing, avoid flowers indoors, keep ventilated areas to prevent accumulation of dust, quilts pillows and mattresses with hypoallergenic and antibacterial material, washing saved long before to use, avoiding the handling of dusty objects, keep filters of air-conditioning always clean and take care of domestic animals let go by.


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