What Causes Seasonal Allergies?
Seasonal allergies, also known as hay fever or allergic rhinitis, affect millions of people, causing discomfort and disrupting daily activities. We understand how these...
Posted on December 23, 2021
AllergyAllergic reactions are the result of your immune system deeming a normally-harmless substance as a threat and attacking it. During this attack, the antibody Immunoglobulin E is produced, which tells the cells to release histamine. Histamine is the cause of your itchy eyes, congestion and sneezing.
While mild allergies can be managed with at-home remedies and over-the-counter solutions, more severe allergies require a long-term approach.
Not all home remedies have been scientifically proven to help treat allergies, but some can help soothe symptoms.
There are many types of allergy medications that can be purchased over the counter at stores such as Philadelphia Pharmacy.
The best way to ensure long-term relief from allergies is immunotherapy. Immunotherapy works by introducing small amounts of allergen extracts into the body so that the immune system can build up a tolerance over time.
There are two types of immunotherapy: allergy shots and allergy drops.
For more information about how to treat allergies or to schedule an appointment with an allergy expert, call Pinnacle ENT Associates today.
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