Pollen In The Air: Relief and Treatments for This Spring

POLLEN IN THE AIR Relief and Treatments for This Spring DID YOU KNOW? 35 MILLION AMERICANS are sensitive to pollen 1 IN 9 Trees release pollen earlier Wind can carry tree pollen in the year than other plants 90 miles or further MINIMIZE YOUR EXPOSURE Protect your eyes with sunglasses Wear a breathing mask outdoors Wear pants and long-sleeved shirts Check local pollen counts before going out Visit an allergy doctor to identify pollen triggers Shut windows and use air conditioner instead Avoid exercising Change clothes outdoors in the morning and shower after and on windy days being outdoors Avoid contact with trees that trigger reactions TIPS FOR RELIEF Take allergy medications before exposure to pollen Use anti-allergen air purifiers indoors Try saline nasal irrigation Build immunity with allergy immunotherapy Take your vacation at the beach for lower pollen counts ALLEVIATING SYMPTOMS WITH! TREATMENTS TREATMENT No Premedication EFFECTS AND Needed, Take Only with Symptoms BENEFITS ANTIHISTAMINES Start before pollen Blocks histamine season, as directed receptors to prevent by doctor symptoms NASAL SPRAYS Depends on brand, possibly once daily Relieves nasal congestion ALLERGY SHOTS Weekly or monthly Adjusts body to allergens and lessens symptoms INFOGRAPHIC PROVIDED BY Dr. Barbara Baxter www.barbarastarkbaxtermd.com/about Sources http://www.webmd.com/allergies/features/pollen-survival-guide http://www.niehs.nih.gov/health/topics/conditions/asthma/allergens/pollen/Ha9326 http://www.michigan gov/documents/deg/deg-oea-nop-pollen 378416.7pdf POLLEN IN THE AIR Relief and Treatments for This Spring DID YOU KNOW? 35 MILLION AMERICANS are sensitive to pollen 1 IN 9 Trees release pollen earlier Wind can carry tree pollen in the year than other plants 90 miles or further MINIMIZE YOUR EXPOSURE Protect your eyes with sunglasses Wear a breathing mask outdoors Wear pants and long-sleeved shirts Check local pollen counts before going out Visit an allergy doctor to identify pollen triggers Shut windows and use air conditioner instead Avoid exercising Change clothes outdoors in the morning and shower after and on windy days being outdoors Avoid contact with trees that trigger reactions TIPS FOR RELIEF Take allergy medications before exposure to pollen Use anti-allergen air purifiers indoors Try saline nasal irrigation Build immunity with allergy immunotherapy Take your vacation at the beach for lower pollen counts ALLEVIATING SYMPTOMS WITH! TREATMENTS TREATMENT No Premedication EFFECTS AND Needed, Take Only with Symptoms BENEFITS ANTIHISTAMINES Start before pollen Blocks histamine season, as directed receptors to prevent by doctor symptoms NASAL SPRAYS Depends on brand, possibly once daily Relieves nasal congestion ALLERGY SHOTS Weekly or monthly Adjusts body to allergens and lessens symptoms INFOGRAPHIC PROVIDED BY Dr. Barbara Baxter www.barbarastarkbaxtermd.com/about Sources http://www.webmd.com/allergies/features/pollen-survival-guide http://www.niehs.nih.gov/health/topics/conditions/asthma/allergens/pollen/Ha9326 http://www.michigan gov/documents/deg/deg-oea-nop-pollen 378416.7pdf