Even
though the first day of spring is here, the spring allergy season has already
begun. Health Briefs TV offers advice on how to get ahead of spring allergies.
Spring
has sprung and so have the allergen counts in the air. People who suffer from
allergies can attest to the watery, itchy eyes, skin rashes, stuffed noses and
continual sneezing and how bothersome it is. Those who have already been tested
for allergies can take over the counter medicine to combat some of the
symptoms. March is a good month to renew prescriptions for allergy season. Be
sure to notify the pharmacy about when to auto re-fill the prescription. In the meantime, try a non-drowsy antihistamines
to lessen sneezing, runny noses, and watery eyes. Nasal decongestants and eye
drops for allergy sufferers are also good OTC choices. A board-certified
allergist can give people a test to determine what they are allergic too. Also,
the FDA just approved a new drug –a tablet—that acts like an allergy shot. Call
your allergist of physician to learn more about that.
Other
ways to get ahead of spring allergies: switch to a HEPA filter for air
conditioners, take a shower before bed to wash way any pollen stuck the hair
and body, and wash pollen-laden clothing as soon as possible. As always, if allergy
symptoms become worse, call the doctor. A reminder from the Health Briefs TV show to keep all medicine out of reach of small children and pets.
