Overview

• Clinics in provinces such as Tucumán and Catamarca report more visits for allergic rhinitis and ocular symptoms as pollination intensifies.
• Experts note repeated sneezing, itchy eyes and nasal itching point to allergies, while fever and prolonged malaise suggest a viral cold.
• Treatments differ: saline rinses, antihistamines or steroid nasal sprays can relieve allergies, whereas colds receive symptomatic care and antibiotics are not routine.
• Households are advised to limit indoor allergens by timing ventilation, keeping windows closed on high-pollen days, washing bedding hot, controlling humidity, changing filters and maintaining pet hygiene.
• Physicians caution that uncontrolled allergies can worsen asthma and sleep quality, and some outlets mention rooibos, mint and nettle infusions only as complementary options.