Living With Allergies
It's not possible to completely avoid things to which you are allergic. But you can help your symptoms by taking some steps to limit your exposure to them. It’s useful to know exactly what you're allergic to, so you can take steps to avoid your specific seasonal allergy triggers.
If you are living with seasonal allergies, it’s a good idea to see your doctor if:*
- Your seasonal allergy symptoms are ongoing and bothersome
- Your allergy medicine isn’t providing the relief you are looking for
- Your allergy medicine is working, but it causes side effects that are a problem
- You have another condition that affects your nasal symptoms such as nasal polyps, asthma or frequent sinus infections
Many people get used to bothersome nasal allergy symptoms. But you may not have to suffer. Finding the right treatment can help people with seasonal allergies. Treating your allergy symptoms can help you feel better by helping to control your seasonal allergies symptoms.
Check out our Ten Tips to help you reduce seasonal allergy symptoms!
*Adapted from information published by the Mayo Clinic. Available at: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/hay-fever/DS00174. Accessed February 12, 2009.
