{"id":12418,"date":"2016-05-10T13:48:22","date_gmt":"2011-05-10T20:48:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.accessrx.com\/blog\/?p=2031"},"modified":"2011-05-10T13:48:22","modified_gmt":"2011-05-10T20:48:22","slug":"help-allergy-sufferers-l0510","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/current-health-news\/help-allergy-sufferers-l0510\/","title":{"rendered":"Help for allergy sufferers"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"It’s an almost invisible pest floating through the air,\u00a0but pollen can wreak havoc on your allergies. Doctors have said this year could be a rough one.\u00a0 Those with allergies are preparing for sneezing spells, watery eyes, and running noses as the weather finally warms up in many parts of the country.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy allergies are a constant problem,\u201d Fenita Seals said.\u00a0 \u201cI should buy stock in over the counter allergy meds.\u201d<\/p>\n

Seals is one of many effected by allergies.\u00a0\u00a0According to the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, one in ten Americans have seasonal allergies.<\/p>\n

“You can distinguish allergy symptoms from a cold because a cold tends to be short-lived, results in thicker nasal secretions, and is usually associated with sore throat, hoarseness, malaise, and fever,” says Badrul Chowdhury, M.D., Ph.D., an allergist and immunologist in the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).\u00a0 “Many people with allergies\u00a0notice a seasonal pattern with their symptoms, but others may need a health care professional’s help to find out for sure if pollen is the source of their misery.”<\/p>\n

\"\"Many people can battle their allergies with over the counter medications, mostly decongestants or antihistamines.\u00a0 Others needs a little more power to kick their symptoms and turn to nasal sprays like Flonase or Nasonex.\u00a0 Typically these are used twice a day to clear the nostrils and symptoms begin to improve in about 12 hours.<\/p>\n

Tips to avoid pollen in all seasons<\/strong><\/p>\n