How to treat allergic conjunctivitis after the Beginning of Autumn
Feb 25, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Cui Xin
Introduction
Allergic conjunctivitis after the "Start of Autumn" solar term is usually caused by an allergic reaction to allergens in the external environment. It can be improved through methods such as cold compresses, a balanced diet, increased physical activity, avoiding allergens, and medication. It is recommended to seek prompt medical attention at a hospital and receive appropriate treatment under a doctor's guidance based on the individual patient's condition, avoiding blind use of medications that could negatively impact health.
In general, allergic conjunctivitis following the "Start of Autumn" (Liqiu) is usually caused by an allergic reaction to allergens in the external environment. Symptoms can be improved through methods such as cold compresses, a balanced diet, increased physical activity, avoiding allergens, and medication treatment. Specific analyses are as follows:
1. Cold Compress
Inflammation often causes eye redness, itching, and stinging pain. A cold compress can help by constricting blood vessels and reducing inflammatory responses, thereby alleviating symptoms.
2. Lifestyle Adjustment
Maintaining regular sleep patterns—going to bed early and waking up early—and ensuring sufficient sleep, while also avoiding prolonged use of electronic devices, can reduce eye irritation and promote recovery from the condition.
3. Increase Physical Activity
Moderate exercise helps regulate immune system function and increases the body's tolerance to allergens, potentially reducing allergic reactions and thus relieving symptoms of conjunctivitis. Activities such as running, swimming, and jump rope are beneficial.
4. Avoid Allergens
After the Start of Autumn, it is important to minimize or avoid exposure to potential allergens. This includes removing rags and blankets from rooms, maintaining cleanliness of bedding, using insecticides to eliminate dust mites, wearing masks during pollen seasons, and minimizing contact with grass and flowers.
5. Medication Treatment
Patients with allergic conjunctivitis should follow medical advice and use antihistamine medications for allergy relief, such as olopatadine eye drops or levocabastine hydrochloride eye drops applied locally. If systemic allergic symptoms are severe, oral antiallergic medications may also be taken under medical guidance, including commonly used drugs like loratadine, diphenhydramine, and chlorpheniramine maleate. Additionally, mast cell stabilizers may be used as directed by a physician, such as sodium cromoglycate, lodoxamide, and nedocromil.
It is recommended to seek prompt medical attention at a hospital and receive appropriate treatment tailored to individual conditions under professional guidance, avoiding blind medication use that could negatively impact health.
