The allergist pointed out the non-obvious harm of home flowers

Allergist Vladimir Bolibok warned that some strong-smelling homemade flowers can provoke migraines, allergic reactions and vasomotor rhinitis.

In an interview with the "Paragraph" on Monday, July 27, the expert noted that indoor plants are usually considered hypoallergenic, as they do not emit pollen, but their pungent aroma can provoke migraines. Strong—smelling geranium, for example, often causes headaches and vasomotor rhinitis - nasal congestion without sneezing, associated with irritation of nerve endings, and not with a classic allergy.

According to the specialist, if headaches occur regularly after contact with a certain odor, it is necessary to consult a therapist and a neurologist. If the malaise is related to a specific plant, it is better to get rid of it.

In addition, Bolibok warned that mold in the flower soil could also pose a danger. Its spores can cause allergies, and in severe cases, even asthma attacks.

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In May, a 62-year-old woman in Yekaterinburg fell into a coma after accepting a bouquet of flowers as a gift. The birthday girl's swelling began to grow rapidly, she began to suffocate and lost consciousness. Relatives called an ambulance, after which the patient was taken to the intensive care unit with a diagnosis of "anaphylactic shock, Quincke's edema," IA Regnum reports. Later it turned out that the symptoms of a false allergy were hiding a severe endocrine pathology, writes Life.ru .

In March, Ekaterina Belova, an allergist and immunologist, advised RT to choose hypoallergenic options if desired. One of the safest is orchids, their pollen is collected in sticky lumps and practically does not enter the environment.

Elena Latysheva, a researcher at the Institute of Immunology of the FMBA of Russia, in a conversation with the website in September kp.ru In September, she warned that when choosing a bouquet, it is important to take into account that some flowers can cause an allergic reaction. The most allergenic flowers are lilies, hyacinths, chrysanthemums, and feces. Daisies and gerberas can also provoke undesirable reactions, according to 360.ru .

Prior to this, allergist-immunologist Vladimir Bolibok said that approximately 25-32% of the population in different regions suffer from allergic reactions of various kinds — to pollen, food, insects. Of these, about 30% suffer from various types of pollinosis, writes NSN.

Allergist, immunologist, therapist Lyudmila Lapa explained that allergenic flowers are fragrant, have a bright smell, and therefore pollen. They can't even be left in the sleeping room.