The State Duma proposed to issue certificates for air purifiers to allergy sufferers

In Russia, it was proposed to issue electronic certificates to citizens with confirmed allergic diseases for the purchase and installation of breezers, ionizers, humidifiers and other devices for cleaning and improving air quality. Boris Chernyshov, Vice Speaker of the State Duma, addressed the relevant initiative to Mikhail Murashko, Minister of Health of Russia.

The document notes that allergic respiratory tract diseases are one of the most common forms of chronic health disorders in Russia.

According to the deputy, ensuring high-quality air exchange and filtration in residential premises is an effective measure to reduce the effects of allergens on the body.

"The use of household air purifiers with highly efficient filters can significantly reduce the concentration of pollen and household allergens, reduce the severity of symptoms and the frequency of exacerbations of allergic diseases, which has a positive effect on the health and well—being of citizens," Chernyshov quotes Lenta.Ru .

According to him, the implementation of this initiative will help improve the quality of life of millions of Russians, reduce the need for drug therapy, and significantly reduce the long-term burden on the country's healthcare system.

They will cry more often: allergy season has begun in Russia

The most allergenic are the blooms of alder, birch, ragweed, wormwood and timothy

Earlier in the day, allergist-immunologist Vladimir Bolibok warned that warm, dry and windy days can lead to an exacerbation of hay fever in allergy sufferers, writes "Moscow 24".

According to the expert, allergy sufferers will have the most difficult time when it gets warmer again and the trees begin to bloom more abundantly. 360.ru .

In turn, allergist-immunologist Ekaterina Andreeva said on April 7 that if you are allergic to tree pollen, you should limit the consumption of nuts and some fruits due to the risk of a cross-reaction, RT reports.

On March 25, Marina Peredelskaya, an allergist and immunologist at the consultative and diagnostic department of Moscow City Clinical Hospital No. 24, reported that freshly squeezed juices from apples and carrots can cause cross-allergy in people with plant pollen sensitivity. According to her, such drinks also include birch juice and celery smoothie.

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