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05/23/2022

11 Tips to Manage Seasonal Allergies

Spring has arrived! Birds are chirping, flowers are blooming, pollens are floating, and about 40% of children and adults have runny noses and watery eyes. It’s allergy season once again.

Medium to high levels of tree pollen, mainly from juniper, alder, and elm, have been reported for Bellevue WA this week from pollen.com.

The peak of tree pollen season will be later in March, the grass pollen season begins in April, while the weeds season isn’t until May.

Health-care professionals diagnose seasonal allergies based on common symptoms, which include a stuffy or runny nose, bouts of sneezing, itchy and watery eyes, and occasionally a sore throat or cough.

These symptoms can last up to eight weeks and will resolve after the allergens present in the environment have subsided. Seasonal allergies usually dissipate quickly once the spring pollen has settled back into the ground.

Below are some ways to manage these seasonal allergies.

Avoiding the Pollen
Allergies are worse during the day, avoid spending time outdoors in the middle of the day to lessen your exposure to pollen.
When going out, wear a hat, face mask, and glasses to keep air particles off your hair, face, and eyes.
If your child has a reaction while playing outside, wash their skin immediately with water.
Always wash off after going outdoors. Wash your hair before going to bed to remove any stuck pollen and to avoid spreading these particles on your bed and pillow sheets.
Don’t hang your laundry outside to avoid having pollen stuck in them.
Close the windows in both your home and vehicle and use your air conditioning.
At night, when you sleep, keep your head away from any open windows.
Avoid close contact with your pets that spend most of their time outdoors.
Treatments for Seasonal Allergies
Take antihistamines before any outdoor activities to manage your allergies. There are over-the-counter antihistamines available and they are relatively cheap.
A neti pot or a simple saltwater nasal wash can be effective at reducing nasal congestion.
Decongestants for the nose can also reduce eye symptoms.
Generally, seasonal allergies can be managed with avoidance, home remedies, and simple medications if the symptoms are mild and they don’t interfere with your daily activities and sleep at night.

If your symptoms become more severe, it is recommended for you to consult with your doctor.

For more information, visit olympiaallergy.com and schedule an appointment with our clinic.

05/23/2022

Grass Pollen Allergy

With the allergy season already here and if you are allergic to grass pollen, your allergies will be worse in spring and summertime.

Grass pollen is a common allergen. Every year, grasses release their pollen to fertilize other plants of the same species. This happens every spring and summertime, and unfortunately, people who are allergic to grass pollens will experience allergic reactions due to this natural occurrence.

Grass pollens are not visible in the air but when people come across it and are allergic to it, their bodies can react to it even in the smallest amounts. The symptoms of a grass pollen allergy may include:

Runny nose
Sneezing
Coughing
Itchy nose, eyes, ears, and mouth
Stuffy nose (nasal congestion)
Red and watery eyes
Puffy Eyes
Headache
Fatigue
Hives
There are a lot of grass species but here the most common types of grasses that cause allergies:

Bermuda
Johnson
Kentucky
Orchard
Rye
Sweet Vernal
Timothy

09/28/2021

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09/28/2021

We’re now using Klara to keep in touch with the people who matter most: our patients! Patients can now reach us by texting us at 425-333-1808.

03/19/2021

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03/17/2021

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03/12/2021

Health-care professionals diagnose seasonal allergies based on common symptoms, including a stuffy or runny nose, bouts of sneezing, itchy and watery eyes, and occasionally a sore throat or cough.

Seasonal allergies usually dissipate quickly once the spring pollen has settled back into the ground.

Below are some ways to manage these seasonal allergies.

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03/10/2021

Local news providers have regular updates on pollen counts each spring because millions of Americans suffer from allergies caused by pollens from trees, grass, and weeds.

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Here's a list of pollens that cause allergies in King County, WA, and how to avoid pollen allergies.

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03/08/2021

The allergy season is here. Are you one of the many people who suffer seasonal allergies?

If you are, you might have already been suffering the symptoms like sneezing and nasal congestion.

There are many ways you can do to avoid triggering your pollen allergy. But when it becomes unbearable, there are ways to manage and treat your allergy.

Read more here: https://olympiaallergy.com/treatment-options-for-pollen-allergies/

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03/05/2021

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Learn more about vinegar allergy - on how to recognize them and how to manage them in this article:

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