As spring blooms, so do *seasonal allergies* – and China’s 300 million sufferers know the struggle all too well. From itchy eyes to relentless sneezing, Dr. Wang Xueyan of Beijing Shijitan Hospital’s Allergy Center breaks down the science behind pollen’s wrath in the latest Health Talk episode. 🌾🤧
One patient, Mr. Pan, shared his decade-long battle: "I’ve wanted to *scrub my eyeballs* just to stop the itching." His solution? *Desensitization therapy*, where tiny doses of allergens slowly train his immune system to chill out. 💉✨
Here’s the scoop:
Allergies come in **4 main types**, with pollen ruling spring.
Treatments range from antihistamines to next-gen *immunotherapy*.
Hospitals now use **microscopic pollen tracking** to predict flare-ups – like a weather app for sneezes! 📱🌡️
Whether you’re dodging pollen in Beijing or New York, Dr. Wang’s advice? *Early diagnosis* is key. And maybe keep those tissues handy. 🧻💨
