ZIQITZA LIMITED RAJASTHAN - Festivals around the corner How festivals can cause allergies
                      ZIQITZA LIMITED RAJASTHAN - Festivals around the 
corner? How festivals can cause allergies
India is all set to welcome festivals with open arms beginning 
with Ganesh Chaturti, followed by Navratri and Diwali. The long 
season of festivals, coupled with dipping temperature has started 
the annual series of incidences of allergies.  
Ziqitza Healthcare ltd - country’s leading healthcare service and 
emergency service providers remarks that festivals along with 
joy, happiness and also bring with it a slew of allergies which is 
recorded every year.
 
Increased cases of allergies during the festivals can be easily 
attributed to increased usage of large amounts of flowers, which 
can easily release pollen in the air triggering a host of skin and 
respiratory allergies. Ziqitza Healthcare adds that varied weather 
conditions such as a cocktail of dry, cold and humid conditions, 
act as a perfect catalyst for triggering allergic reactions, asthma 
attacks, and other viral fevers.
India will begin to celebrate an array of festivals in the 
coming months starting from Bonalu, Vinayaka Chaturthi 
and Bathukamma. The revellers during the festivities come 
in close contact with various kinds of flowers and weeds, 
which flares up allergic reactions. Ziqitza mentions that the 
most common allergic reactions are skin allergies like 
rashes, itching and respiratory allergies like breathlessness 
and asthmatic conditions, and nasal allergies like increased 
sneezing. Experts at Ziqitza Rajasthan point out that during 
winters, the cold air, mite, house dust and mould aggravate 
allergic reactions. Asthamatic episodes in children are 
largely reported during the winters because the cold and 
dry climate act as perfect hosts for allergies. 
 
Diwali is the most awaited festival of the year and it is just 
round the corner. The night sky on Diwali adores the most 
spectacular hues and colours when bright crackers spread 
out over the horizon. The whole country celebrates the 
return of Lord Rama after 14 years of exile and his victory 
over the demon king of Lanka, Ravana. The entire house 
is lit with diyas, candles, lanterns, and decorated with 
rangolis and flowers. Bursting crackers is an integral part 
of celebrating the festival, however in recent years a 
blanket ban on crackers has been put owing to their 
massive contribution in increasing air pollution. Despite 
the ban, the revellers still burst crackers and continue to 
pollute the air and in return trigger allergic reactions. 
Increased percentage of air pollution post Diwali triggers a train of 
allergies. Therefore, ZHL Rajasthan, says that it is absolutely 
essential that people who are allergic must prepare beforehand for 
it. They should avoid coming in contact with firecrackers. Dust and 
pollutants from the firecrackers take a minimum of three days to 
subside which is more than enough time to create havoc for people 
with allergic history. 
These pollutants cause or aggravate allergic 
conditions such as bronchitis, bronchial asthma, 
allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, chronic obstructive 
pulmonary diseases etc. Ziqitza Limited Rajasthan, 
further expands that different chemicals emitted 
from the firecrackers cause different kinds of 
allergies. For example, nitrogen oxide causes eye 
problems, skin irritations and respiratory issues in 
children. Sulphur dioxide causes severe damaging 
effects to the lungs along with wheezing and 
breathlessness.
Ziqitza Health care limited advises that people suffering from 
bronchitis and asthma must increase the intake of their 
medicines during this period, so as to minimise the harmful 
effects of the dust, smoke and chemicals in the air. It is advised 
for people with allergic and respiratory conditions to avoid 
contact with allergens during festivals and follow precautions to 
keep themselves safe from allergies. Patients suffering from 
bronchitis and asthma must keep their face covered either by a 
handkerchief or a mask, and must always carry their medications 
and inhaler. 
 
Similarly, people with diabetes must try to avoid sweets and 
keep their sugar levels in check. They must always carry their 
medications and insulin with them in case of a drop in sugar 
levels or emergencies.