{"id":1855,"date":"2018-07-24T10:18:52","date_gmt":"2018-07-24T00:18:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/?post_type=article&#038;p=1855"},"modified":"2020-11-18T22:35:12","modified_gmt":"2020-11-18T12:35:12","slug":"your-allergies-and-lung-disease","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/blog\/your-allergies-and-lung-disease\/","title":{"rendered":"Your allergies and lung disease"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Spring is around the corner. It\u2019s warming up, the days are getting longer and the flowers are blooming. It is also a common time when people have allergies, in particular sneezing more often, a runny nose, and itchy or watery eyes.<\/p>\n<p>Nearly 1 in 5 Australians suffers from allergic rhinitis<sup>1<\/sup>. This happens when your body\u2019s immune system becomes confused, mistaking something it is exposed to every day for an infection. When this happens, the trigger is called an allergen<sup>2<\/sup>. Your immune system mistakenly targets the allergen, giving you an allergic reaction which involves producing a lot of antibodies to fight off the \u2018infection\u2019<sup>1<\/sup>.<\/p>\n<p>The next time you come into contact with the allergen, your body remembers, and produces more antibodies making your immune system release chemicals that trigger your allergic reaction<sup>1<\/sup>. If you have a chronic lung condition your symptoms are likely to worsen. If you experience allergies, below are some tips for coping with and controlling the symptoms or triggers:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If you have Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) or asthma, stick to your Action Plan &#8211; take your medication including your inhalers as prescribed<\/li>\n<li>Be aware of what triggers your allergy and when it is likely to be a problem<\/li>\n<li>Find out from your health professional the medication which may help you best, such as antihistamines and nasal sprays<\/li>\n<li>Wash your clothes and hair more regularly to help get rid of the pollens<\/li>\n<li>Keep your home clean and use a damp duster to stop pollens moving around your home<\/li>\n<li>Keep your windows shut both at home and in the car<\/li>\n<li>Avoid open and grassy spaces.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We hope you find these tips useful in reducing the symptoms and impact of allergies. If you experience any symptoms, speak to your health professional.<\/p>\n<p><strong>References:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>1 AIHW, 2016, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aihw.gov.au\/reports\/asthma-other-chronic-respiratory-conditions\/allergic-rhinitis-hay-fever\/contents\/allergic-rhinitis-by-the-numbers\">https:\/\/www.aihw.gov.au\/reports\/asthma-other-chronic-respiratory-conditions\/allergic-rhinitis-hay-fever\/contents\/allergic-rhinitis-by-the-numbers<\/a><br \/>\n2 British Lung Foundation, 2015, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blf.org.uk\/support-for-you\/your-home-and-your-lungs\/causes\">https:\/\/www.blf.org.uk\/support-for-you\/your-home-and-your-lungs\/causes<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Spring is around the corner. It\u2019s warming up, the days are getting longer and the flowers are blooming. 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