Doctor how to get rid of allergies in this harvest season?  
 

Duta Doctor Answers:
It is virtually impossible to get rid of allergies. Allergies are caused because your body reacts to some substance. Dust and pollen allergies are very common along with various kinds of food allergies.

To answer your question, allergies in the harvest season are usually due to dust and small vegetable particles that are generated during the harvest process. You may also be allergic to smoke that is generated when crop stubble or harvest waste is burnt.

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As I said earlier, if you have an allergy, you are usually stuck with it for life. You can however reduce the severity of the allergic reaction. The best thing to do is to move away from the area during harvest season. If that is not possible, you can try covering your mouth and nose with a mask. This may help you to avoid inhaling the dust or other particles. You could also consider wearing glasses to avoid contact of your eyes with the dust. An antihistamine medicine could also be helpful in reducing the severity of the symptoms. However, some individuals feel very drowsy after taking these medicines and you should not drive or operate heavy machinery if that is the case.

Severe allergic reactions can give rise to seasonal asthma. You should consult your doctor about the proper treatment in your case. There are allergy tests and hypo-sensitisation treatments available. However, the efficacy of these is controversial.