Charlotte, NC. (February 28, 2014) – The spring 2014 allergy season could be the worst yet, or at least that is what you might hear. Every year is coined as being the worst for allergy sufferers, but are spring allergies really on the rise?
Over-the-Counter Allergy Medications Warrant Caution for Some
Charlotte, NC (February 17, 2014) – The next time you’re at the local pharmacy, you may be surprised to see your prescribed allergy nasal spray available over-the-counter. Many drug manufacturers are pushing for this move to make finding relief easier for some of the 50 million Americans with allergies. But this warrants caution for some.
Make Your Child’s Room an Allergy-Free Zone This Winter
“Studies have shown that avoidance measures can be just as effective as drug therapy for controlling these symptoms,” said Dr. Steven McEldowney of Allergy and Asthma Care of Blakeney, an allergist. Dr. McEldowney, a specialist in diagnosing and treating allergies and asthma, and the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) offer the following tips to create an allergy-free zone and prevent sneezing and wheezing all winter long: