Spring Fever Requires Increased Care Also Indoors

Alarko Carrier has warned everyone about the impact of the spring fever, which is a significant concern in spring. Stating that there is risk also indoors in addition to outdoors, the experts note that attention should be paid to hours during which pollen dispersal is high while ventilating indoor spaces. Having an experience gained through long years in the field of air-conditioning, Alarko Carrier obtained the opinion of experts on spring fever in order to the inform the public on the issue.

According to the information provided by Prof. Ali Şengül, Allergy and Immunology Expert of Medicana Hospital, the most common symptoms of spring fever include sneezing, running nose, nasal congestion, loss of smell, post-nasal drip, itchy throat, nose, ears and eyes, cough, shortness of breath, wheezing, itchy skin and pimples on the skin  Noting that people get anxious when they develop these symptoms as they can look similar to Covid-19 symptoms, Prof. Şengül warned those suffering from spring fever to be cautious in indoor areas. Stating that spring fever affects many people in our country including those residing in coastal regions in particular starting from February until May, Prof. Şengül said: “Since the active season of spring fever is extended every year because of globalclimate change, the problems people experience also increase. Patients are usually anxious because of the Covid-19 outbreak when they consult to us. For anyone who is not an expert, the most distinctive difference is that there is no fever with allergies, and that there is loss of smell and taste in Covid-19 without nasal congestion. However people suffering from spring fever can cause great risk for transmission of the virus if they are infected with Covid-19 depending on the severity and frequency of sneezing”.

Main suggestions for fighting spring fever are as follows:

• Attention should be paid to the ventilation of indoor areas;
• Indoor spaces should be ventilated during the hours of still air rather than the morning hours during which pollen dispersal is high;
• Keeping windows closed at all times to avoid allergies may result in the formation of house mites, and cause allergic reactions because of mold intensity; Especially pet owners should definitely ventilate the indoors during suitable hours;
• HEPA filters should be installed on ventilation inlets in buildings with central ventilation and air-conditioning system, and the rate of fresh air in ventilation should be increased; and
• Attention should be paid to the following while choosing and using air-conditioner units at workplaces and cars:
• Reliable brands’ models with HEPA filter and ionizer should be preferred;
• Air-conditioner should be operated in low fan speed;
• Air-conditioner should not be constantly operated;
• The direction of air-conditioner should be arranged in a manner to avoid it blowing directly on patients; and
• The maintenance and cleaning of air-conditioners should be performed regularly by expert employees.