It looks like Summer is here! It's hot and humid and everything is green. There are 4 basics of successful allergy management which I share with every patient. One is often overlooked. Can you guess which one?
1. Avoidance - if you know what you are allergic to, and can reasonably avoid it, then cut your exposure.
2. If you get an allergeen in your nose, eyes or skin - wash it out (or off!).
3. Take your allergy medicine as directed.
4. Allergy shots (immunotherapy) can build up your immunity so your allergy symptoms last for a shorter period of time and you may need less allergy medicine.
If you guessed (2), you are right!
Often overlooked, but can make a big difference. If your eyes are itchy and burning, use a long-lasting lubricant eye drop which does not contain any drugs. I have several good recommendations for my patients.
If your nose is itchy, and you are sneezing a lot, use saline nasal spray or a NetiPot to wash all the bad stuff out!
About Me
- Dr. Howard Druce
- Somerville, New Jersey, United States
- Howard M. Druce MD, FACP is a board-certified physician in allergy/immunology who is in private practice in Somerville, New Jersey. My practice is for both children and adults. I am Clinical Professor of Medicine at UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School in Newark, NJ and a fellow of both the American Academy and College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology. I am an active member of scientific committees of both professional societies.
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