Spring Allergies

1. Learn the di?erence: Urgent Care vs ER Las Colinas: 972.861.5200 | Weatherford: 817.596.4313 | Grand Prairie: 469.340.1710 Online Check In Online Bill Pay Set Up Your Video Visit Now! SERVICESe HOME LOCATIONS TELEMEDICINE INSURANCE REVIEWS FAQ BLOG EMPLOYMENT 2 Ways to Beat Spring Allergies HOME a BLOG a 2 WAYS TO BEAT SPRING ALLERGIES     2 Ways to Beat Spring Allergies MAY 11, 2017 0 COMMENTS Photostream Scott M. Schreiber, a Delaware chiropractor, knows what it’s like to deal with springtime allergies. His eyes get swollen and itchy. His nose runs and his throat feels sore. “On high pollen days, I can only be outside for a short period of time, which is upsetting when my kids want to play,” Schreiber says. In many parts of the U.S., “springtime allergies” start as early as February and last until summer. Most people with allergies have year-round symptoms. Start these strategies today to get some relief: 1. Limit your time outdoors. Each spring, trees release billions of tiny pollen grains into the air. When you breathe them into your nose and lungs, they can trigger anallergic reaction. Staying inside can help, especially on windy days and during the early morning hours, when pollen counts are highest. Recent Articles COVID Symptoms, Testing, And Treatment September 28, 2020 What Services Are O?ered At Urgent Care Clinics August 31, 2020 Key Di?erences Between a Regular Cold and the Flu November 18, 2019 Unproven Home Remedies That Don’t Work for Treating the Flu October 30, 2019 Often Overlooked Strategies That Can Help You Avoid the Flu October 23, 2019 When you do head outdoors, wear glasses or sunglasses to keep pollen out of your eyes. A ?lter mask can help when you mow the lawn or work in the garden. Di?erent types are available, so ask your doctor to suggest one that will work best for you. Once you head back inside, “Always take a shower, wash your hair, and change your clothing,” says Andrew Kim, MD, an allergist in Fairfax, VA. Otherwise, you’ll bring pollen into your house. Blog Categories 2. Take allergy medicine. It can help adults and children with sni?es and a runny nose, Kim says.Antihistamines, which block your body’s response to allergies, usually work in less than an hour. But read the package carefully. Some older drugs, like chlorpheniramine, clemastine, and diphenhydramine can make you drowsy. COLD & FLU COMMUNITY COVID 19 DIET & NUTRITION FAMILY & CHILDREN FITNESS INSURANCE LIVING WELL For more severe allergies, Kim suggests a nasal spray. But don’t expect symptoms to vanish right away. “They may take a few days to work,” he says. Since they can have side e?ects like burning, dryness, ornosebleeds, use the lowest dose that controls your symptoms. UNCATEGORIZED URGENT CARE WOMEN'S HEALTH Your doctor may recommend allergy shots if other medicines can’t relieve your symptoms. They contain a tiny amount of the pollen and will help your body build up resistance to it. You’ll likely need to get one shot each month for 3 to 5 years. Integra Urgent Care is a convenient care center to help your allergies. We deal with many types of allergy reactions related to spring, among other more serious allergic reactions. If you are experiencing a life threatening emergency, please call 911 or visit the hospital. Archives Archives Select Month Visit Integra Urgent Care by checking in online or dropping by. With multiple locations throughout Dallas, we’re just around the corner. Leave a replya MHEMANI LIVING WELL