The doctor explained the reasons for the "allergy to work"

The deterioration of well-being in the office may be due not to stress, but to exposure to dust, mold and chemicals in the room. Ekaterina Demyanovskaya, an expert doctor at the Hemotest Laboratory, told Izvestia about this on April 15.

"Most often, a "work allergy" is manifested by a reaction of the respiratory tract and mucous membranes: runny nose, stuffy nose, sneezing, itchy nose and eyes, watery eyes, cough. Some people develop skin symptoms such as dryness, irritation, and rashes. A characteristic feature is a clear connection with the workplace: symptoms increase in the office and decrease at home or on weekends," she noted.

According to the expert, such manifestations may be associated with the so-called sick building syndrome. It is caused by dust, mold fungi, and volatile chemical compounds released by furniture, carpets, and household chemicals. An additional factor may be polluted ventilation and air conditioning systems, as well as inappropriate air humidity levels.

The expert explained that skin tests and blood tests for immunoglobulins are used to confirm the allergic nature of the symptoms. If necessary, the patient is referred to specialized specialists.

"If there is a suspicion of sick building syndrome, it is important to trace the relationship of symptoms with working conditions and, if possible, temporarily change the workplace or premises," Demyanovskaya added.

She noted that it is possible to reduce the impact of adverse factors by regular ventilation, maintaining cleanliness, using air purifiers and humidifiers, as well as limiting contact with dust and aggressive chemicals.

According to the expert, a significant part of the responsibility for working conditions lies with the employer. It is important to ensure regular cleaning, control humidity levels, maintain ventilation systems and use safe cleaning products, the expert concluded.

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 sensitivity to plant pollen. According to her, such drinks also include birch juice and celery smoothie.

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