What an allergist advises for peak allergy season: "Above all, stick to your treatments."

The arrival of spring marks the beginning of the plant allergy season in Spain, as it is the time of year when many plants bloom and release their pollen into the air.

Not only that, but certain factors related to the anthropogenic global warming process in which the Earth is immersed mean that unusually high levels of pollen are expected this year, which can further worsen the symptoms of allergy sufferers.

"We must continue with our usual treatment."

To address this problem, many people may need to consult their healthcare professionals and receive specific treatments. Additionally, there are some simple precautions we can take regarding our lifestyle habits.

This is what María Ortega, an allergist at the Quirón Salud Infanta Luisa Hospital in Seville, explained in a statement to the Europa Press news agency. Specifically, she explained that grass and olive pollen levels will begin to rise in the southern part of the peninsula starting in the second half of April and continuing into May, so those affected by these allergies should be prepared for this.

"We recommend that patients maintain their usual treatment and continue getting vaccinated, if they're already receiving allergen vaccinations," he says. "And of course, continue taking their medication."

"Avoid going out first thing in the morning and last thing at night"

"Masks help," he continues. "Especially outdoors. Wear sunglasses too, for conjunctival symptoms, because allergy sufferers also experience symptoms in the spring in the form of conjunctivitis. Maintaining eye drop treatment is recommended, and above all, avoid going out early and late in the morning, when pollen concentrations are highest. And keep your car windows up."

And he adds: "Stick to the prescribed treatment. Don't stop using inhalers , as patients often stop using them when they're feeling better and then attacks occur."

"Above all," he insists, "maintain the treatment prescribed by the allergist."

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