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Allergy Season Is Here

Allergic rhinitis is typically a lifelong condition. The best way to control your allergies is to identify the allergens that trigger your symptoms and then take steps to limit your exposure to them. Air conditioning reduces pollen counts indoors by more than 90 percent. Face masks, similar to what surgeons wear, can significantly reduce the amount of allergen inhaled when outdoors or while doing yard work.

If you fail to get relief with this strategy, however, medications or allergen immunotherapy, or allergy shots, can be helpful. Those who look for relief at the local pharmacy are faced with many product choices. To make the right choice for you, you first need to learn what types of medications are available, how each works, and which symptoms they alleviate. Always talk with your doctor before using any over-the-counter medicines.

Article provided by U.S. News and World Report 3-22-06.

posted by Mike @ 8:00 AM