{"id":46799,"date":"2014-04-18T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2014-04-18T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/newsroom\/2014\/04\/18\/unmc-allergist-provides-tips-for-those-with-allergies\/"},"modified":"2022-08-29T14:43:50","modified_gmt":"2022-08-29T19:43:50","slug":"unmc-allergist-provides-tips-for-those-with-allergies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/newsroom\/2014\/04\/18\/unmc-allergist-provides-tips-for-those-with-allergies\/","title":{"rendered":"UNMC allergist provides tips for those with allergies"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"panel body-content\"><div class=\"panel__container\"><p>\nTrees in Nebraska are pollinating in full swing this month. Grass pollen tends to begin in May or June. And ragweed will be along around Aug. 15, give or take a day or two.<\/p>\n<p>\nFor many Nebraskans that means sneezing, nasal congestion, itchy and runny noses and watery eyes.<\/p>\n<p>\n&ldquo;With the tree pollen count going up, now is the time to get allergy medications out, refill prescriptions, and start using nose sprays and antihistamines,&rdquo; said <strong>Jill Poole, M.D.,<\/strong> allergist and associate professor in the department of internal medicine.<\/p>\n<p>\nShe said it&rsquo;s wise to take action before the allergy season is at its peak.<\/p>\n<p>\nAllergic rhinitis, or allergies, are reactions of the body&rsquo;s immune system to a normally harmless substance. In the spring, summer and fall, tiny pollen grains are released from trees, weeds and grasses into the air.<\/p>\n<p>\nAbout 20 percent to 40 percent of Americans suffer from seasonal allergies.<\/p>\n<p>\nDr. Poole said if you have allergy symptoms and over-the-counter medications don&rsquo;t work well, she recommends getting tested.<\/p>\n<p>\nHere are tips on how to lessen the uncomfortable effects of allergies:&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\nTree pollen is hardy and once it gets in the home, it can be a longer lasting pollen. Closing windows will keep the pollen from being in your bedroom where you sleep.<\/li>\n<li>\nAfter you&rsquo;ve been outside, it&rsquo;s helpful to change your clothes and wash your hands and face or even take a shower.<\/li>\n<li>\nTry over-the-counter nasal-sinus irrigation products. Avoid nasal decongestant sprays.<\/li>\n<li>\nOver-the-counter antihistamines are non-sedating and can also be beneficial.<\/li>\n<li>\nIf you don&rsquo;t find relief, see an allergist.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\nFor more information about allergies, go to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.aaaai.org\/\">www.aaaai.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"\/secure-location.php\" style=\"display: none;\" title=\"ulVpg CeLu\"><!-- ulVpg CeLu --><\/a><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Trees in Nebraska are pollinating in full swing this month. Grass pollen tends to begin in May or June. 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