Symptoms and Tips That Can Help
Affected Area Symptoms
- Eyes - reddening, itching and watering with puffiness and circles (allergic shiners)
- Nose - itching, sneezing, stuffiness, drainage
- Ears - feeling of fullness, itching hearing loss, popping sensation and pain
- Throat - hoarseness, soreness, swollen glands in the neck
- Lungs - chest tightness, cough, wheezing, shortness of breath
- Sinuses - headaches, pressure, congestion, post nasal drip
- Skin - rash, itching, hives, eczema
- Spring and fall will especially bring real misery - sneezing, runny nose, itchy and watery eyes - to the millions of people suffering from seasonal allergy symptoms caused by the tree, weed and grass pollens that characterize spring and fall.
These tips can help you cope.
1. Follow Directions!
If your current nonprescription allergy medication isn't helping, see your allergist for alternatives. New, very effective allergy drugs are available by prescription. But never try someone else's medication.
2. Try A Prescription!
If your current nonprescription allergy medication isn't helping, see your allergist for alternatives. New, very effective allergy drugs are available by prescription. But never try someone else's medication.
3. Travel Prepared!
The allergy season varies in different parts of the country. If you're planning a trip, find out when pollen will be at its peak and pack your medication.
4. Wash Up!
Wash your hands frequently. Shower and wash your hair every night to keep pollen from getting on your pillows and bedding.
5. Dryers Are Best!
Allergy sufferers shouldn't hang their laundry out to dry. Wet clothes collect pollen, which further aggravates your allergies.
6. Limit Outdoor Activities!
When pollen counts are high or the air quality index shows high levels of pollutants, stay inside. Air pollution and cigarette smoke aggravate allergic symptoms.
Allergy Asthma Bronchitis and Immunology Associates, Inc.Fountain Valley
11180 Warner Ave., Suite 255
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Phone: 714-549-9330
Irvine
16300 Sand Canyon, Suite 708
Irvine, CA 92618
Phone: 949-753-9300
