{"id":27655,"date":"2022-09-09T12:13:16","date_gmt":"2022-09-09T16:13:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pentadocs.com\/?p=27655"},"modified":"2023-01-16T14:38:31","modified_gmt":"2023-01-16T19:38:31","slug":"alleviate-fall-allergies-with-the-right-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pentadocs.com\/alleviate-fall-allergies-with-the-right-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"Alleviate Fall Allergies With the Right Treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"

Fall should be full of pumpkin patch visits, apple-picking and outdoor football games, not the sneezes, sniffles and itchy, watery eyes that you may experience if you have allergic rhinitis (hay fever). However, you can take steps to stop these annoying symptoms by seeking allergy treatment from an ENT physician.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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The Pros and Cons of Different Allergy Treatments\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h1>\n

Your doctor will perform skin testing to determine which allergens cause you problems. Once you know what you\u2019re allergic to, you\u2019ll follow an individualized treatment plan, which may include:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. <\/span>Allergen Avoidance<\/strong><\/span>\u2014Wearing a mask outside or putting on sunglasses to reduce the amount of pollen hitting your eyes are just a few ways to limit your exposure. <\/span><\/span>
    \nPro<\/strong><\/span>\u2014Avoidance is easy to do. Con<\/strong>\u2014You have to remember to do the strategies consistently, and even then, you may experience symptoms.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Over-the-Counter or Prescription Allergy Medications<\/strong><\/span>\u2014Common medications include eye drops, antihistamines and nasal corticosteroids. <\/span><\/span>
    \nPro<\/strong><\/span>\u2014They offer immediate, short-term symptom relief. Con<\/strong>\u2014They don\u2019t treat your body\u2019s inflammation response, so symptoms return once the medication wears off.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Immunotherapy<\/strong><\/span>\u2014Immunotherapy works by introducing small amounts of an allergen to your body over time to gradually increase your tolerance, reducing or eliminating your symptoms. Pro<\/strong>\u2013Immunotherapy is highly effective, providing long-term relief that continues even after you stop receiving treatment. Con<\/strong>\u2014It can take years to complete treatment.\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>
    \nThere are two types of immunotherapy options:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n