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The osmanthus flowers on the streets of many places in Zhejiang are fragrant
But for some
This sweetness also brings troubles
Recently, the Department of Otolaryngology of Hangzhou Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine revealed
After the osmanthus blossomed, the number of outpatient clinics increased sharply
There was a reception in half a day
The condition of more than 20 patients
Most of them are due to pollen allergies
More than 20 cases were treated in half a day
Most of them are pollen allergies
"After the osmanthus blossomed, the number of outpatient clinics increased dramatically." An otolaryngologist from Hangzhou Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine said that more than 20 patients with allergic rhinitis were seen in the half-day outpatient clinic, most of whom were due to pollen allergies, mostly young and middle-aged people.
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Citizen Xiao Zhang is one of them. She said that the change of seasons in spring and autumn every year is the most painful, no matter how much protection is not in place, coughing, sneezing, and sometimes even itching eyes. This year, too, I kept coughing, and my eyes and nose were red and swollen. "Even though I have minimized going out and insisting on wearing a mask outside, I still have to sneeze more than 100 times a day."
Coincidentally, Ms. Wang, who is in her early 50s, invited her sisters to a scenic spot for an autumn trip after the osmanthus flowers bloomed in Hangzhou. However, Ms. Wang, who returned from enjoying the flowers, suffered from symptoms of chest tightness and shortness of breath, sore throat, and her neck seemed to be choked and she was out of breath.
Seeing this, her family quickly sent her to Hangzhou Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine for treatment, and was transferred to the otolaryngology department after emergency treatment. The attending doctor examined Ms. Wang's laryngeal cavity with laryngoscopy and found that her epiglottis was extremely congested and edematous. Based on the examination and symptoms, Ms. Wang was diagnosed with "acute epiglottitis".
The attending doctor said that the epiglottis is an important part of the throat, and when we swallow, the epiglottis will cover the trachea like a lid to prevent food from being swallowed into the trachea. Inflammation and swelling of the epiglottis will cause the airway to be closed, and the person will not be able to breathe, and when the condition is critical, suffocation will occur in just a few minutes.
If you have these conditions, you should be aware that it may not be a cold, but allergic rhinitis
Doctors from the Department of Otolaryngology of Hangzhou Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine said that allergic rhinitis, also known as allergic rhinitis, is a common allergic disease. Nasal congestion, sneezing/coughing, runny nose, and itchy nose are the most common typical symptoms of allergic rhinitis, and some people may also experience symptoms such as frequent throat clearing, coughing, fatigue and discomfort.
In general, if you don't take medicine, you can heal yourself in about a week, most likely it is a common cold, if you have a recurrent cough for more than 2 weeks, or if you have a constant sneeze that has not improved, you should be careful if it is allergic.
Many people think that allergic rhinitis is just a little painful when it attacks, and it will pass after enduring, and it still does not matter if it is cured or not, just like a healthy person.
However, the human body's nose, sinuses, oral cavity, and middle ear are all connected, and long-term chronic allergic rhinitis may also cause a series of diseases such as sinusitis, bronchitis, pharyngitis, otitis media, ocular conjunctivitis, tonsillar hypertrophy, adenoid hypertrophy, and sleep-disordered breathing. Moreover, allergic diseases are systemic inflammatory diseases, which can affect multiple organs and systems throughout the body. Allowing chronic injuries to accumulate may also precipitate clinical disease.
Osmanthus on the side of the road
Don't pick it up! Don't eat!
There are many people who like to pick the osmanthus flowers on the roadside and take them home to soak in water or eat. Here is a reminder: these osmanthus petals have a lot of bacteria and insect eggs, if not cleaned, for people with weak physique and poor digestion, it is easy to cause diarrhea and abdominal pain.
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In addition, the doctor reminds that the pollen of fresh osmanthus will cause allergies in some people, and it is not recommended to use fresh osmanthus to make tea directly. In particular, the osmanthus trees on the side of the road absorb dust, car exhaust, etc., which are not suitable for consumption, and the landscaping department will spray pesticides on landscape flowers and trees to prevent and control insect pests.
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Autumn is beautiful, and osmanthus is fragrant
But remember the osmanthus flowers on the roadside and in public green spaces
Can't eat, don't pick it up!
Preferably in formal channels
Buy the finished product that has been processed!
If you experience discomfort after consumption
or allergies
Be sure to seek medical attention in time to avoid delaying treatment!
Source: Hangzhou release, Healthy Hangzhou, Jiande release