The doctor called the consequences of the neglected form of allergy

Nadezhda Logina, an allergist and immunologist, told us what a neglected form of allergy can lead to.

In conversation with aif.ru On Friday, May 23, the specialist noted that an advanced form of allergy to flowering plants can cause seasonal asthma or allergies to certain foods.

According to her, cross-food allergies often join the problem. That is, an allergy to birch can provoke intolerance to all stone fruits.

"If you are allergic to hazel pollen, you may become intolerant of many types of nuts, and if you are allergic to meadow or cereal grasses, you may be intolerant of bakery products and various cereals," the doctor explained.

She also added that if you are allergic to wormwood, quinoa, or ragweed, you are highly likely to develop a cross—allergy to nightshades - these are zucchini, tomatoes, melons, watermelons, grapes, and even cucumbers. Also, a cross-food allergy develops to citrus fruits.

Logina stressed that asthma can also manifest itself with allergies, but it only makes itself felt during the flowering season in the form of bouts of dry cough or even attacks of suffocation. Pollen allergy is most often manifested in the form of sneezing, nasal congestion, and excessive nasal discharge.

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Earlier on May 23, gastroenterologist Ekaterina Kashukh, in an interview with RT, said that strawberry allergy is a fairly common phenomenon, a reaction can occur at any age, but, according to statistics, it is more often found in children and adolescents. According to her, those at risk are those who suffer from other food allergies, such as nuts or citrus fruits, people suffering from hay fever, asthma or atopic dermatitis.

On May 22, allergist-immunologist Elena Dobrynina stated that excessive hygiene can increase the risk of allergies. According to the expert, the very concept of hygiene is important and useful, but the main thing is to maintain a reasonable balance. 360.ru . The immune system needs to be trained through contact with harmless or opportunistic microorganisms.

On the same day, IA Regnum, citing a study by experts, wrote that the temperature anomalies of spring 2025 affected people who are allergic to flowering. The pollinosis season showed two spikes at once, unlike in previous years. The audience under the age of 18 most often sought medical help in 2024-2025.

On May 19, nutritionist Ekaterina Guzman stated that strawberries are one of the most common allergens. According to her in an interview with the Newspaper.Ru", people who are allergic to birch pollen can suffer from allergies to this berry. Also, people with gastrointestinal problems should use it with caution, writes NSN.

On May 12, allergist-immunologist Ella Churyukina, in an interview with Izvestia, said that allergy sufferers should follow preventive measures during the period of hay fever — avoid walking in the morning in dry and windy weather, close the windows of the house, wear protective equipment and take a shower upon returning home.