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Seasonal Allergies

Seasonal Allergies. Dr. Rachna Shah Allergy & Immunology. Topics for today. What are the symptoms of allergies? What cause allergies? What can we do about our symptoms of allergies?. Symptoms of allergies. Eye symptoms. Itchy eyes Watery eyes Red eyes Allergic Shiners

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Seasonal Allergies

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  1. Seasonal Allergies Dr. Rachna Shah Allergy & Immunology

  2. Topics for today • What are the symptoms of allergies? • What cause allergies? • What can we do about our symptoms of allergies?

  3. Symptoms of allergies

  4. Eye symptoms • Itchy eyes • Watery eyes • Red eyes • Allergic Shiners • Very rarely pain and sun sensitivity

  5. Nose symptoms • Itchy nose • Sneezing • Runny nose • Nasal congestion

  6. Ear Symptoms • Itchy ears • Ear popping • Fullness in the ears

  7. Mouth and Throat Symptoms • Post nasal drip • Clearing cough • Itching of palate • Mouth breathing

  8. Asthma • Inflammation of the airways • Cause symptoms of • Shortness of breath • Wheezing • Coughing • Chest tightness • Waking at night with difficulty breathing • Increased shortness of breath with exertion

  9. Eczema • Itchy, red patches on the skin • Located mostly on the inner surface of the elbows and behind the knees

  10. Hives • Itchy, red, raised bumps when in contact with allergens

  11. What Cause Allergies

  12. Immune reaction

  13. What are Pollens and Molds

  14. Pollen • Round or oval grains released from trees, grass, and weeds • Pollen that is allergenic is small, dry, and light • Need to be spread by the wind • Flowers are not likely to cause allergies unless you are a florist

  15. Trees • Pollination season: Mid March until beginning of May

  16. Grass • Pollination Season: Mid May until the end of June

  17. Ragweed • Pollination season: Mid August until the end of September

  18. Mold • Season: mid July through the first frost • Live in soil and on plants and grass

  19. What can we do about it?

  20. Prevention • Limit exposure • Keep windows closed at home and in the car. • Use air-conditioning as much as possible • Limit outdoor activity • Wear goggles and mask when cutting grass • Keep windows closed • Avoid gardening

  21. Prevention - continued • Rinse off • After exposure remove clothes • Take a shower and wash hair • Try daily disposable contacts

  22. Prevention - continued • Sinus rinse or nettipot

  23. Medications • Antihistamines • Blocks antihistamine that are released during an allergic reaction

  24. Medications continued • Steroid nasal spray • Decreases inflammation in the nasal passage • Antihistamine nasal spray • Helps with congestion in the nose

  25. DO NOT USE AFRIN!

  26. Allergy Shots • Series of shots that last from 3-5 years • Patient is given increasing concentration of allergenic extract based on what they are allergic to • Changes the immune system from having symptoms of allergies to having less or no symptoms • 80% of people have improvement in symptoms • In children see decreased progression to asthma in those that undergo allergy shots

  27. Conclusion • Seasonal allergies result in symptoms like itchy eyes, itchy nose, post nasal drip, asthma, and eczema. • Seasonal allergies are caused by an immune reaction to pollens and molds that we inhale. • Pollens and mold have defined seasons. • Avoidance of allergens is the primary treatment • Other ways to treat allergies are antihistamines, nasal sprays, and allergy shots

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