With the warmer weather and budding flowers more evident as each day passes, it is a sure sign that Spring is upon us. With this Spring weather comes some not so friendly allergens like pollen and ragweed. For 30 million Americans (about 10% of the population), its that dreaded time of year again, Allergy Season! As the body experiences these allergens, it mounts an attack of sorts. Mucous production in the form of a runny nose and tearing eyes are common, as are sneezing and inflamed breathing passages. For most of us, we care less about the process, and more about feeling no good. But we’re in luck, there are some options for relief! Treatment Options: 1. Over the counter antihistamines like Claritin (loratadine), Zyrtec (cetirizine), and Allegra (fexofenadine) all work to stop the histamine reaction from occurring and offer … Continue reading
Each March/April, usually depending on how far North or South you live, the cool temperatures and in some cases snow turn to warmer temperatures and rain. With this change comes the Spring bloom and an abundance of new growth and color outdoors. Accompanying all of this new life are allergens, which can wreak havoc on the lives of over 10% of all Americans who suffer from seasonal allergies. For those suffering from allergies each year, the symptoms can range from mild to severe. For those who fall victim to severe symptoms like excessive runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, coughing, etc. there are several options available for treatment, and many are available right over the counter. We’ll profile 3 of those here today. 1. Benadryl (diphenhydramine)- This is the medication probably most familiar to most of our readers and was the … Continue reading
