In the spring, many people sigh with relief: finally you can not wrap up in ten odezhek and go out happy, not with the idea of ​​how to get back into the more heat. But with the spring sun, birds, green grass inevitably returns and pollen - a common cause of acute allergies.

Start of spring allergies

Despite the fact that spring officially begins in March, spring allergies can take for you in February, especially if you live in warm regions. In general, the symptoms of spring allergies occur from March to May.

Common allergens

Most problems with allergies delivers pollen of trees, but there are other allergens. For example, mold, dandruff Dandruff: where it comes from, and what to do   pets and dust mites can contribute in the spring exacerbation of allergies.

Test for allergies

Allergy symptoms are similar to cold symptoms; However, the first stored longer. If you notice these symptoms in yourself, go to the doctor and to hand over analyzes. The doctor will check your reactions to various allergens. If in contact with a particular substance, your skin turns red and starts itching - so you are allergic to the substance.

Expert Opinion

Spring allergies can not be cured completely, but you can ease their symptoms. For most people it is enough to take over the counter antihistamines Antihistamines: how to neutralize the negative effects of histamine? But some require more powerful tools.

Treatment and Prevention

If you suffer from spring allergies, talk to your doctor about appropriate medications in advance, that is, until it becomes warm and starts to fly in the air pollen. Some medicines can block the appearance of symptoms. It is also helpful to wash saline nose.

It is believed that klaritin not penetrate the blood-brain barrier (i.e., into the brain) and does not have any influence on the central nervous system, so it does not enhance the effects of alcohol Unlike other antihistamine drugs such as diphenhydramine, Suprastinum etc. .

Claritin and its effect on the human body

Claritin Main effect by blocking nerves (peripheral H1-receptor) responsive to histamine. Due to this action of histamine does not get into the bloodstream. And as it carries out its main histamine work on the beginning and development of allergic reactions, the process is suppressed or substantially reduced. The main manifestations of allergic reactions are swelling of tissues, exudation (allocation serous content, such as a cold), and pruritus. Admission Claritin quickly and permanently suppresses the symptoms of an allergic reaction: he begins to act in thirty minutes and ends its effect through the day.

Side effects from a slight Claritin, including have some inhibitory effect on the central nervous system, which is sometimes (very often, often with an overdose) can manifest itself in weakness, drowsiness and headache. There are also minor side effects from the digestive system, which also are rare, it is nausea, abdominal pain Abdominal pain: Types and Symptoms   and abnormal liver function.

Action Claritin and alcohol on the central nervous system

Can I drink alcohol during treatment Claritin? The instructions referred to the drug that does not amplify klaritin effects of alcohol on central nervous system, as it does not penetrate the central nervous system. But this is the main action of the drug. The side effects were also eliminated a small inhibitory effect on the central nervous system, which means that this action will coincide with the direction of action of alcohol.

Obviously, such action is negligible, however, no one can answer the question in advance how it will respond to the combination of "alcohol plus Claritin" the brain of the individual. This is because in the body are all very individually, including the synthesis and secretion of various hormones and enzymes which may enhance or inhibit the effect on the body of various biologically active substances.

Effect on liver

It is known that alcohol has a direct toxic effect on the liver cells. Claritin We also present a side effect, a negative effect on the liver, which can manifest itself in violation of its functions.

This side effect is very rare and most often when Claritin overdose or if there is any disease of the liver or biliary tract. But unless people are aware of their health? Liver disease often occur long and quietly. Receiving Claritin, even if slightly impaired liver function, likely will not cause any discomfort. But the combination of Claritin and alcohol can significantly "hit" on the liver if it is already there is any infringement.

The impact of alcohol on the allergic process

Finally, we must consider how alcohol acts on the allergic process - the reason for which a person takes Claritin Claritin - histamine receptor blocker . The main way in which all the biologically active substances that cause an allergic reaction, coming to a place of development of allergic process is the circulatory system. Therefore, great importance is the effect of alcohol on the blood vessels.

Immediately after drinking the blood vessels dilate, which promotes blood flow and biologically active substances that cause an allergic reaction. The blood flow causes increased swelling of tissues, increased exudation and strengthening all forms of allergy.

For example, if a person suffers from allergic rhinitis and conjunctivitis, swelling of the Prevention and treatment of edema - it is important to understand the root cause   nasal mucosa and eyes increase, nasal breathing is blocked, there will be copious watery discharge Watery discharge: Signs rules and conditions   nose, watery eyes. All this will be accompanied by severe itching.

The negative effects alcohol has on skin allergic processes, such as atopic dermatitis and eczema - all occurrences of these diseases increases sharply. So why risk it and drink alcohol during the treatment of allergic diseases? Obviously, there is need to make a choice: to treat allergy or drinking alcohol, the combination of both good will.

Alcohol in the majority is not compatible with drugs. He actively or not combined with one or another drug, or have a negative impact on the disease process, the treatment of which is assigned to the drug.

Galina Romanenko