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Had to take a moment to recognize National Direct Primary Care Day!

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Thank you to all our walkers this morning! The sun was shining and it was a great way to start Mother’s Day weekend.

So have you been sneezing, itching your eyes 👀, or blowing your nose 🤧 more recently?

It could mean you are experiencing some seasonal allergies. (Also referred to as Hay fever or allergic rhinitis).

Allergens that are bothering you can differ at different times of the year and vary in different areas of the country. Right now the tree pollen is the main culprit for symptoms, but the grass pollen will quickly be the main offender followed by the ragw**d and w**d pollen later in the summer/fall. If tracking this is something you enjoy, you can check out pollen.aaaai.org for levels that are updated by the American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology.

Common symptoms:
✅sneezing/coughing
✅runny/stuffy nose
✅itchy eyes, nose, throat, or ears
✅fatigue or disturbed sleep

Common allergens
❌Pollen from trees🌲, grass, and w**ds
❌Mold spores
❌Pet dander 🐶🐱

How to manage:
🌟Check out the pollen counts before heading outside.
🌟Pollen tends to be lower 4am-noon and higher 2pm-9pm
🌟Shower, rinse your nose with nasal saline, and change your clothes after being outdoors
🌟Wear sunglasses and a hat to keep pollen out of your eyes and hair
🌟Keep windows closed when pollen levels are high

Treatment:
✅Over the counter antihistamines and nasal steroid sprays.
✅Use nasal saline to help clear nasal passages and to reduce congestion
✅For persistent symptoms, allergy shots or drops may help build a tolerance to certain allergens thus reducing symptoms.
✅Talk to your Doc if you need help with your allergies.

Wishing you all an enjoyable spring!

Join us on our next Walk With a Doc walk June 14th at the Lake County Fairgrounds 9am.



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