With the arrival of spring, all kinds of pollens begin to fly around. Ms. Wu, who lives on Minzu Road in Nanning, is five months pregnant and she insists on taking a walk in People's Park every day.
Last week, seeing the beautiful peach blossoms in the park, she went there to admire them. Unexpectedly, after returning home, Ms. Wu started sneezing, having a runny nose, itchy skin, and even left scratch marks on some parts of her body.
The next day, her family accompanied her to the hospital for a check-up. The doctor told her that she had an allergy, possibly due to contact with pollen or other allergens.
Only then did Ms. Wu remember that she had gotten too close to the peach blossoms that day out of excitement. Fortunately, the examination showed no serious problems. This lesson made Ms. Wu more cautious.
Experts explained that in spring, the air is dry, with frequent and strong winds, leading to a large amount of pollen and fluff spreading around. People with allergic constitutions are prone to asthma, dermatitis, urticaria, conjunctivitis, and rhinitis when they come into contact with pollen or fluff during outings.
For pregnant women with mild pollen allergies, they may feel uncomfortable, usually showing symptoms such as itchy and red exposed skin, sneezing, etc., while severe cases can affect the fetus's physical condition and normal development.
Doctors suggest that pregnant women can wear masks appropriately when going out in spring to prevent pollen fever and influenza. If they encounter nasal itching, coughing, or shortness of breath outdoors, they should leave the area quickly.
Once asthma symptoms appear, they should seek treatment at a regular hospital in time and not use hormone-based ointments casually, as this could cause chronic skin inflammation.
In addition, pregnant women should try to avoid crowded places, not get too close when appreciating flowers, and seek medical attention promptly if any allergic reactions occur.