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Steer Clear of Allergies and Irritants This Fall

With bacteria breeding and hay fever running riot, summer might seem like the season for allergies and irritations, but fall is not without its share of pesky complaints. Here are some of the most common.

Dust Mites
These tiny insects are common indoor allergens. They are more prevalent in summer but can still wreak havoc as people start to spend more time indoors when the temperature drops. Studies show asthma instances rising as children return to school, a haven for the critters. The dust storms that blow into Taiwan from China are also an obvious threat to the allergy sufferer. 

Mold Spores
Taiwan’s wet climate makes mold and other fungi inevitable. Like dust, mold spores can cause sneezing, runny noses, congestion and asthma symptoms. In some cases, they can lead to serious chest conditions.

Cold Air 
Although it’s not an allergen itself, the colder autumn weather can cause dryness, irritation and swelling of the nose, mouth and eyes. When the delicate tissue in the throat gets swollen, breathing can cause discomfort. In some instances, cold air can even damage the lungs.


遠離秋天過敏症候群

細菌孳生與花粉症猖獗的夏日或許像是容易產生過敏和不適的季節，但秋季仍免不了會出現這些惱人的不適症狀。以下是最常見的幾個情形。

塵蟎
這些微小的昆蟲是常見的室內過敏原。塵蟎 在夏天更為橫行，但隨氣溫下滑人們花更多時間待在室內時，塵蟎 仍會造成破壞。研究顯示當學童返回學校這個塵蟎 的溫床時，氣喘病例就會增加。從中國吹向台灣的沙塵暴對飽受過敏之苦的人來說也是明顯的一大威脅。

黴菌孢子
台灣的潮濕氣候不可避免地會孳生黴菌和其他真菌。如同灰塵，黴菌孢子可能會導致打噴嚏、流鼻水、鼻塞和氣喘等症狀。在一些病例中還可能造成嚴重的胸腔問題。

冷空氣
雖然較冷的秋季天氣本身並非過敏原，但會導致鼻子、嘴巴和眼睛的乾澀、不適與腫脹。當喉嚨的脆弱組織腫脹時，呼吸可能會導致不適。在一些情況下冷空氣甚至會損害肺部。

資料來源：biz 互動英語電子報