The real relationship between [hay fever] and alcohol! Elucidating whether drinking is good or bad, and which goods are recommended

The bad hay fever season has arrived. A runny nose that the tissue can't release, itching and teary eyes that make you want to take out the eyeballs and wash, mussels and sneezing in your throat. Hay fever is no longer a national disease.

Cedar pollen peaks come from February to April, and cypress pollen comes from March to May (depending on region). In May, I'm not even relieved that hay fever has finally ended. After that various pollens continue to hurt us.

In addition, some experts warn that the effects of global warming will increase pollen emissions in the future.

In fact, there is information that "one in two people has hay fever" in Japan, but the only remedy seems to be steroid injection, allergen immunotherapy, and "use a mask to prevent pollen inhalation".

And unfortunately for alcohol lovers, it is said that you should not drink alcohol in order not to worsen hay fever.

It's a tough time for sake lovers, but is there a way to get over it?

I want to know first! "Plants causing hay fever and its symptoms"

About 60 types of allergen pollen in JapanIt is said that there is.

Among them, the famous pollen related to hay fever,

 

Etc.

Pollen does not come all at once, but changes seasons and scatters,Affected by pollen from February to OctoberWill be.

Origin of hay fever? "Cedar pollen"

Japanese cedar pollen, which is said to have the longest pollen scattering distance. If you get on the wind, you will fly for tens of kilometers easily.

In fact, the cedar forest, which is the source of this hatred cedar pollen, is not a natural one, but an artificial forest planted during the war. As a result of the government recommending tree planting,The area of ​​cedar trees planted nationwide is 72 times the area of ​​Tokyo.! In this, pollen flies all over the country.

And horribly, the amount of this cedar pollen is increasing year by year. Some people have visited Japan from abroad during this time, and some have been surprised by allergic symptoms that they have never experienced before.

By the way, do you know how cedar pollen scattering is increasing year by year?

In fact, we couldn't easily find data on the amount of pollen dispersal nationwide, but the wonderful thing is that local governments have released data from Saitama City.

According to the materials of Saitama City Health Science Research Center,The smallest amount of cedar pollen scattered in 2014 was 1069.8 / kg. However, the number increased to 2019 / 5313.9 in 5. The amount is about XNUMX times and will continue to increaseIt is thought to be.

 

There is no time to relieve that the cedar pollen is finally subsided in April. Next is the cypress pollen.

No break in hay fever! Chasing "cypress pollen"

Similarly, according to the materials of the Saitama City Health Science Research Center,The smallest amount of cypress pollen was scattered in 2012. In comparison, the amount of scattering in 2019 is about 9 timesIt is said that it is.

Both cedar and cypress are trees of the cypress family, and the allergens that cause hay fever are very similar. Therefore,People with cedar hay fever may have long-term allergic symptoms from February to May.

 

Birch pollen is a must-have for hay fever in cool areas

Beautiful birch trees often found in Hokkaido and Tohoku that have no connection with hay fever. However, this is also a must-have.

Birch pollen also scatters. TimeStarting around Golden Week and ending around MayFollowed by

Symptoms of birch hay fever are almost the same as those of cedar and cypress, but the characteristic is that the amount of scattering increases from late afternoon to evening. Birch hay fever, if you go out, it seems better to finish in the morning.

In addition, Avoid apples, peaches, cherries, figs, kiwifruits, melons, pineapples, tomatoes, potatoes, celery, and parsley during this time, as it may cause allergic symptoms in your mouth and behind your ears..

 

Ragweed pollen, the main cause of autumn hay fever

Ragweed that inhabits all over Japan, including riverbeds and parks.

 

The problem with the pretty ragweed look is thatRagweed pollen concentration will increase in the future due to the effects of global warming, and the scattering season will be prolongedThere is a fear.

Because the plant height is short, the risk of pollen flying far is small, but try to keep away from places where ragweed grows as much as possible.

Invasive species spread throughout Japan and pollinosis "Poaceae pollen"

Grass pollinosis whose incidence has increased recently. Cause of riceThe main cause is not only rice, but also pastures from overseas such as duckweed and rat mossThere is also information that. These grasses are bred throughout the country as weeds.

 

The cause of oral allergy syndrome and asthma "Mugwort pollen"

Artemisia used for mochi. It enjoys the taste of the season with its bright green color, refreshing aroma and bitterness, but once it blooms, it causes hay fever like ragweed pollen.

 

The mugwort pollen also penetrates into the bronchi because of its small size. The only preventive measure is to stay as close as possible.

Also, people with mugwort hay feverEating melons, watermelons, celery, and carrots are prone to oral allergy syndrome.

There are other plants that cause hay fever

In addition to the plants introduced above, pollen such as oak, olive, chestnut tree, ginkgo, and red pine is also considered to be the cause of hay fever.

Why should hay fever people not drink alcohol?

Now it's a serious problem for drinkers.

Can people with hay fever drink?

When hay fever occurs, fun events such as cherry-blossom viewing and a welcome party for new employees will be held! There are plenty of opportunities to drink alcohol. When everyone is swelling, they say "I am a hay fever," and if you decline two alcoholic drinks, the place is likely to be shirred.

Brewing sake contains histamine that causes hay fever

histamine^■Is a substance naturally produced by the human bodyHowever, it is also included in brews such as beer, sake, wine, and champagne. Microorganisms and yeast produce histamine when making brews.

* Histamine: One of the neurotransmitters. A substance that starts functioning when an allergen enters the body. Too much can cause allergies, but can also enter the body through food.

 

Alcohol that contains a lot of histamine

I found an overseas study saying that the amount of histamine in sake was higher than the amount of histamine in wine. But,What kind of sake^■It is not specified that you used.

* Pak sake lined on supermarket shelves, 1% polished sake from rice brewed from rice, squeezed from centrifuged sake, squeezed from squeezed sake, fresh sake, matured old sake, sake rice and yeast etc. It is said that there are over 600 types of sake.

Other overseas sites state that sake has less histamine than wineTherefore, the amount of histamine may be different depending on the type of sake, but this point could not be investigated this time.
Below, we introduce the amount of histamine contained in alcohol, as far as we know.

 

People with hay fever must be aware of the amount of histamine,Sulfites in wine and beer^■You also need to be careful.

* Sulfite (also referred to as SO2 or sulfur dioxide): A substance added to prevent the growth of bacteria that convert alcohol into vinegar, or a substance that occurs naturally. In addition to headaches, some people may have allergic symptoms, such as itching and congestion in the nose.

Does alcohol itself increase histamine?

Looking at overseas media, `` People with hay fever should avoid wine and beer '', but `` It is good if distilled wine such as gin or vodka is good '' or `` Drinking gin and tonic reduced symptoms '' I am.

However, 44% of us who are mongoloids are "liquor vulnerable" with little or no enzyme "ALDH2" that degrades acetaldehyde.

High alcohol intake is IgE even without histamine^■There is also research that raises the level.

* IgE is an antibody that protects the body from allergens (substances that cause allergies) and removes foreign substances. It is a value to judge whether you are allergic or not, but in fact, it is necessary to check because there is an increase other than allergic diseases.

Looking at the results of such research, it is clear that alcohol lovers will be disappointed that they have never gone without drinking alcohol.

However, a 2016 study published by the American Allergy Society^{* *}according toIt has not been determined that "alcohol drinking increases the risk of allergic diseases".

** Also, the American Society of Allergology states, `` A study published in Denmark and Sweden before 2016 said that alcoholic beverages were associated with symptoms such as asthma, headache, nasal congestion,Some individualsIt can cause rhinitis. "

Although it is a bit crisp research result, I was relieved a little because I did not say "I don't want to drink! Don't drink".

By the way, is there any alcohol that does not worsen hay fever?

Awamori Contract Fancy
If you have had hay fever 5 or 6 years ago, and you get drunk and the symptoms subside, if you swallow the rumor with two birds with one stone and get rid of this rumor, it will really subside and there will be no symptoms the next year. It seems to suit my constitution of drinking lovers
Symptoms have begun to appear for the first time in a long time this year.
I tell my family that this is medicine, not alcohol ... pic.twitter.com/fj3YnB4yzw

— Michio (@ mitti1116) February 7, 2020

Although brewed sake contains histamine and alcohol increases the amount of histamine in the body, there are some sakes that I would like to introduce. Many of you may have known it because it was introduced in the media. It seems to be a placebo effect, but it is a shochu that many people say that the symptoms have been reduced by evidence rather than theory.

Shochu is distilled liquor. The scientific active ingredient has not been determined, but if you are a person who says "I want to drink a little because of minor hay fever,"After consulting with a doctorWhy don't you try it?

 

Drinking it improves my hay fever symptoms. Have you been drinking for almost six years? If you drink alcohol as a symptom of hay fever, your runny nose will become even more severe. However, this liquor is the exact opposite, with the feeling that your runny nose stops and rises. Because it is 6 degrees, I divide it about 35 times and drink like a beer. However, it is easier only when you are drinking, and the next morning you will take pills because symptoms of hay fever will appear. I also recommended it to acquaintances of hay fever, but some people have no effect at all, so please try on the assumption that there are individual differences. It's just sake, it's delicious.

-5goals

For hay fever measures! Useful goods and recommended methods

Hay fever for which you want to take some measures to reduce the symptoms even slightly. It is likely that you will not be able to drink alcohol all year long.

So how can you prevent hay fever?

Glasses and masks are ionic blocks for unpleasant people

It can be cumbersome to wear a mask every time you go out.

In such a case, it is helpful to have a spray that can suppress sneezing and itching of the eyes to a certain extent with just a quick blow.

Easy to use! Just close your eyes and spray on your entire face. Cationic polymers prevent pollen from entering the eyes and nose, which also helps prevent hay fever.

Wearing a mask makes the glasses cloudy and unpleasant, and a gel-like blocking agent is recommended for those who do not want to wear it because the makeup tends to collapse.

Recommended for people with hay fever prevention

We purchased with half confidence and it was very effective. We purchase in repeat.Although it does not go down to severe pollinosis, it is hay fever when taking severe illness such as sneezing and runny nose.I wanted to take measures to prevent the symptoms from becoming worse in the future, but I was not good at masks, and I often wear glasses when I was working, so the lenses could become cloudy, so I purchased this product.I spray only around the eyes and nose without a mask, but I do not have tingling, itching, runny nose or sneezing.Gel-type products are troublesome to make or break makeup, but because they are push-type spray types, they can be easily used on the go and saved.Of course, I think I couldn't shut out completely, so if you want more perfection, I think you should use a mask etc. together.

-(I.e.

Vaseline applied to nose entrance (lip cream is also acceptable)

There are many women who want to avoid the makeup because the makeup will fall off when wearing a mask. In such a case, apply Vaseline around the nostrils. This is a fairly common practice in the UK and has been recognized to some extent.

However, it is quite difficult to paint with your fingers, so it is ant to use a cotton swab.

The lip balm type is convenient for carrying. However, do not leave it on all day, but wipe it off occasionally and apply a new one.

 

We have been using this baby petrolatum for several years.I felt a little bit unsatisfactory until I got used to it, but now I don't mind it at all.What I liked is that it is made only of Vaseline.There are many other products that contain various medicinal ingredients and fragrances, but there are some that do not fit depending on the constitution, and especially in my case the fragrances are quite different in taste, so it was good without additives.It is less irritating and can be used from babies to adults as it is on the package.I think that something simple and effective is good.Price is reasonable and thank you.Nowadays, it is not only this lip balm but also a regular tube along with a large tube.I am glad if you can follow the prescription as it is.

-Iridescent

Nasal washing with saline (nasal gargle)

It is thought that washing the inside of the nose with a saline solution thins the nasal layer to which pollen and bacteria have adhered, makes it easier to peel off, and removes allergens.

Physiological saline is a sodium chloride solution equivalent to body fluids. Nasal irrigation is a gargling method that has been used in yoga for a long time and does not require a prescription, but if you are unsure, consult your doctor.

 

■ Because there is a shower type, the image was like a mist saying, "Is the nose at best damp?" However, when I tried to use it, the liquid spurted out with a tremendous amount of power and the liquid came out from the opposite nostrils firmly ... This was a refreshing feeling that I could not taste in the old type container! Exceeded expectations in advance.■ Reason for star minus 50: 20) As I noticed later, a shower-type container requires XNUMX ml at a time. The old type (light blue) is XNUMXml at a time. That's why the shower type has momentum and feels good, so there is no choice but to match it. I will use it in the future because I feel good. XNUMX) When putting the liquid and tightening the cap, if you hold the belly of the main body, the liquid may jump out and it is difficult to handle.

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Shower as soon as you return

Because plants cannot move, we are making various efforts to keep our tribes intact. One of the ingenuity is the numerous protrusions on the pollen surface. Once it sticks, it is hard to get it.

Pollen on clothes and hair is for the same reason, even if you brush a little, it won't work.

When you return home, throw your clothes into the washing machine and take a shower to wash away pollen on your hair.

Close the window and sleep at night

As the temperature rises during the day, the air carrying the pollen rises. The rising pollen comes down to the ground at night and the pollen concentration increases.

This situation does not apply to all pollens, but it seems better to sleep with the windows closed at night.

Conclusion: Will hay fever decrease with age?

Hay fever is simply an immune overreaction. However, it's a dark feeling to have to live with such an annoying symptom for a lifetime.

When I was almost desperate, I found an interesting article on the BBC.

 

Not all people who suffer from hay fever, but hay fever seems to be a lifelong thing. It may be terrible to say to a young child with hay fever now, but Arasa, Arafo and Arafif are a little more patient!

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-"Graphic distribution of Japanese cedar and cypress pollen in a graph" Saitama City Health Science Research Center

-Toshihiro Nagata "New knowledge on the development of hinoki hay fever" J-Stage

-Ryota Saito et al. "Investigation of histamine and tyramine concentrations in fermented foods and estimation of oral exposure" Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries

-Jayarajah CN. Et al. `` Analysis of neuroactive amines in fermented beverages using a portable microchip capillary electrophoresis system. '' NCBI

-Ernest C.-H. et al. `` Analysis of Histamine in Beer. '' American Society of Brewing Chemists

-`` ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION AFFECTS IGE LEVELS BUT NOT RISK OF ALLERGY '' American Allergy Society

-`` Six myths (and truths) about hay fever '' BBC

-Nihlén U et al. `` Incidence and remission of self-reported allergic rhinitis symptoms in adults. '' NCBI