{"id":3442,"date":"2023-03-23T17:09:10","date_gmt":"2023-03-23T21:09:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/charlestonent.com\/?p=3442"},"modified":"2023-03-23T17:25:11","modified_gmt":"2023-03-23T21:25:11","slug":"how-to-manage-tree-pollen-allergies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/charlestonent.com\/how-to-manage-tree-pollen-allergies\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Manage Tree Pollen Allergies\u00a0\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

According to a study published in the journal Allergy, <\/em>\u201cIt is estimated that pollen allergies affect approximately 40% of allergic individuals.<\/a>\u201d And for many of these allergy sufferers, tree pollen specifically is to blame for their symptoms. Below we review how to manage tree pollen allergies.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Know Your Triggers  <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

First and foremost, you should know what trees are causing your symptoms. This way, you know what not to plant in your yard and what areas to avoid at Waterfront Park in Charleston. An allergy test conducted by an expert allergist at Charleston ENT & Allergy<\/span> can provide this information.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Practice Avoidance  <\/h2>\n\n\n
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Although it\u2019s not possible to avoid the tree pollen you\u2019re allergic to 100% of the time, as it can float in the air for miles and miles, there are ways to limit exposure to it. For example, you can:  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Keep your windows closed.  <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  •  Avoid going outside when pollen counts are highest, which is from mid-morning through the afternoon.  <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  •  Showering and changing clothes right away after spending time outdoors.  <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  •  Delegating outside chores to someone else, or hiring a professional.  <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  •  Running your air conditioning to filter out allergens.  <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  •  Bathing indoor\/outdoor pets weekly.  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Take Medications  <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    There are many medications available over-the-counter that can help prevent or relieve an allergy attack. These include:  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    •  Antihistamines   <\/li>\n\n\n\n
    •  Corticosteroids  <\/li>\n\n\n\n
    •  Decongestants<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    •  Eye drops<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    •  Nasal sprays<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Talk to your allergist or pharmacist to see what is safe for you to take.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Undergo Immunotherapy  <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Immunotherapy is a long-term solution for treating allergies. It works by introducing small amounts of allergens into your body so your immune system can develop a tolerance over time. There are two forms of immunotherapy: allergy shots and allergy drops.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      • Allergy shots<\/strong>, also known as subcutaneous immunotherapy, are administered in an allergist\u2019s office in two phases, the buildup phase and the maintenance phase.  <\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Allergy drops<\/strong>, also known as sublingual immunotherapy, are administered at home, other than the first dose, and may be taken just during allergy season or year-round.  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        You can discuss with your allergist whether either of these would be an appropriate treatment for you.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

        For more information or to schedule an appointment, call Charleston ENT & Allergy<\/span> today.  <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

        According to a study published in the journal Allergy, \u201cIt is estimated that pollen allergies affect approximately 40% of allergic individuals.\u201d And for many of these allergy sufferers, tree pollen specifically is to blame for their symptoms. Below we review how to manage tree pollen allergies.   Know Your Triggers   First and foremost, you should know…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3445,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","schema":"","fname":"","lname":"","position":"","credentials":"","placeID":"","no_match":false,"name":"","company":"","review":"","address":"","city":"","state":"","zip":"","lat":"","lng":"","phone1":"","phone2":"","fax":"","mon1":"","mon2":"","tue1":"","tue2":"","wed1":"","wed2":"","thu1":"","thu2":"","fri1":"","fri2":"","sat1":"","sat2":"","sun1":"","sun2":"","hours-note":"","locid":"","rating":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[17],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/charlestonent.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3442"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/charlestonent.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/charlestonent.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/charlestonent.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/charlestonent.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3442"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/charlestonent.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3442\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3451,"href":"https:\/\/charlestonent.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3442\/revisions\/3451"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/charlestonent.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3445"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/charlestonent.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3442"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/charlestonent.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3442"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/charlestonent.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3442"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}