Control your allergies with these tips

Posted: 3/31/2017

The coming of spring can make allergies worse for some people. Parkland doctors who treat allergies have some tips for controlling your symptoms:

• If allergies are bothering your eyes and nose, antihistamines work best
• Try adding an over-the-counter nasal steroid spray if antihistamine pills don’t work
• It is important to use a nasal steroid spray regularly. Be patient since it can take a few days to work
• Doing salt water rinses for your nose before using a nasal spray can also help
• If antihistamine pills and nasal steroid sprays don’t work, prescription medicine or allergy shots may help
• If you have asthma, make sure to take your asthma and allergy medicines. Have a plan on what to do if your asthma becomes worse during allergy season
• When pollen is high, try to stay inside as much as possible, especially in the middle of the day and afternoon when pollen is usually highest