How should individuals with an allergic constitution manage their health?
Disease description:
Recently, I have been experiencing frequent allergies, and after visiting the hospital, I was told that I have an allergic constitution. I would like to know how individuals with allergic constitutions should manage their condition.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Liu Wenmin
For patients with allergic constitutions, regulation should begin from the following aspects:
1. Avoid contact with allergens: It is necessary to identify the allergens, which may require determination through skin prick tests or blood IgE testing. Once identified, exposure should be avoided as much as possible, such as pollen, dust mites, pet dander, etc.
2. Improve lifestyle habits: Maintain good indoor air circulation, clean regularly, and use air purifiers and dehumidifiers to reduce allergens. Eat more foods rich in high-quality protein and vitamin C, such as beef, lamb, eggs, apples, etc., which can help enhance immunity and resistance. At the same time, avoid consuming foods that may cause allergies.
3. Medication: When allergic symptoms occur, antihistamine medications can be used under a doctor's guidance for treatment, such as chlorpheniramine maleate tablets, levocetirizine hydrochloride tablets, etc.
4. Enhance physical constitution: Engage in moderate exercise, such as walking or swimming, to strengthen the body's resistance, but avoid excessive fatigue. Maintaining good sleep quality is also very important.
5. Psychological adjustment: Allergic diseases are often accompanied by anxiety and depression; timely psychological counseling and relaxation training can help improve symptoms.
Regulation of allergic constitution requires a multifaceted approach, including lifestyle adjustments, dietary improvements, appropriate exercise, and necessary medication treatments.
