March through May is peak tree pollen season. A single plant can release up to a billion grains of pollen per season. While most of the pollen grains fall within a few feet, some may blow in the wind for many miles. For those persons allergic to pollen, only a few hundred pollen grains are needed to cause itchy, watery eyes, nasal stuffiness, sneezing, runny nose and fatigue. These symptoms can decrease your quality of life: interfere with sleep and daily activities, become less productive at work, less effective learning at school and lead to sinus infections. It is difficult to avoid exposure to pollens, but here are some tips to minimize exposure:
When avoidance measures are not enough, various medications can relieve the
symptoms. For those persons with moderate to severe symptoms, allergy
shots can improve symptoms, potentially prevent developing new allergies and
possibly prevent the development of asthma and prevent asthma exacerbations. Allergy shots can reduce symptoms in up to
85% of patients with seasonal allergies.
Find relief now and schedule an appointment for your evaluation and
individualized treatment plan. |
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