{"id":1666,"date":"2023-03-10T19:31:00","date_gmt":"2023-03-11T00:31:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carolinapinesent.com\/?p=1666"},"modified":"2023-03-28T19:44:43","modified_gmt":"2023-03-28T23:44:43","slug":"how-to-prepare-for-spring-allergies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/carolinapinesent.com\/how-to-prepare-for-spring-allergies\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Prepare for Spring Allergies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>According to an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6640027\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">article<\/a> published in the journal <em>Advances in Dermatology and Allergology, <\/em>\u201cAllergic rhinitis has a profound negative impact on the quality of life of patients and their families. It is also a major cause of school and work absenteeism. Consequently, it is vital to ensure timely and correct diagnosis, and implement appropriate management based on the latest international or national guidelines.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As we gear up for spring, below we prepare how to prepare for <a href=\"https:\/\/carolinapinesent.com\/allergy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">allergy<\/a> season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Know Your Triggers<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/carolinapinesent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/allergies-sneeze-air-1280x853.jpg\" alt=\"Portrait of a Man with Allergy who is Blowing his Nose, and Coughing and Sneezing. Man with Cold Virus in Nature.\" class=\"wp-image-1669\" width=\"293\" height=\"195\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carolinapinesent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/allergies-sneeze-air-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/carolinapinesent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/allergies-sneeze-air-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/carolinapinesent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/allergies-sneeze-air-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/carolinapinesent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/allergies-sneeze-air-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 293px) 100vw, 293px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The first step to managing your spring allergies is to know what you\u2019re actually allergic to. To know this, you\u2019ll need to schedule an appointment with an allergist at <span class=\"company-name \">Carolina Pines ENT<\/span>. They can administer an allergy test that will reveal what exactly is causing your symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practice Avoidance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you know what you\u2019re allergic to, you can start practicing avoidance of it. For example, if you\u2019re allergic to a certain type of tree pollen, you can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Avoid going to parks where that type of tree grows.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep your windows closed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stay inside when pollen counts are high.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shower and change right away after spending time outdoors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Start Taking Allergy Medication<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To be effective, many allergy medications should be started before or right when your symptoms begin. Medications that can be taken daily block your immune system from producing the chemical histamine responsible for your symptoms. Talk to your allergist or a pharmacist at LoRex Drugs on Wilson Street to see what medications are safe for daily use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Undergo Immunotherapy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If your allergies are severe, your allergist will probably talk to you about immunotherapy, a long-term solution for managing allergies. It works by desensitizing you to certain allergens that you\u2019re reactive to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are two types of immunotherapy: subcutaneous (allergy shots) and sublingual (allergy drops):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Allergy shots <\/strong>are administered in an allergist\u2019s office. There are two phases, the buildup phase, where you get the shots frequently in increasing doses, and the maintenance phase, where you get them less frequently in a consistent dose.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Allergy drops <\/strong>are administered at home, other than the first dose. You may only need to take allergy drops during certain times of the year, depending on what you\u2019re allergic to.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Both treatments take three to five years to complete. For more information on <a href=\"https:\/\/carolinapinesent.com\/allergy\/allergy-symptoms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">allergy symptoms<\/a> or to schedule an appointment with an expert allergist, call <span class=\"company-name \">Carolina Pines ENT<\/span> today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><ul class=\"related-posts\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/carolinapinesent.com\/winter-allergens-are-indoor-allergies-making-you-sick\/\" class=\"related-post\">Winter Allergens: Are Indoor Allergies Making You Sick?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/carolinapinesent.com\/tips-for-avoiding-allergies-during-halloween-activities\/\" class=\"related-post\">Tips for Avoiding Allergies During Halloween Activities<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/carolinapinesent.com\/what-to-know-about-contact-dermatitis\/\" class=\"related-post\">What to Know About Contact Dermatitis<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>According to an article published in the journal Advances in Dermatology and Allergology, \u201cAllergic rhinitis has a profound negative impact on the quality of life of patients and their families. It is also a major cause of school and work absenteeism. 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