Your Villa Magazine - Foothill Cities - May - June 2022

Breathe easier and enjoy spring thanks to expert allergist tips Spring is a stunning season full of life as plants grow, flowers bloom and the sun shines. The downside of this abundance of beauty is seasonal allergens. Pollen from all those growing and blooming plants spreads via warm breezes and can make you feel awful. ´$llergic rhinitis, commonly called hay fever, has been around for hundreds of years, causing symptoms like sneezing, itchy eyes, mouth or skin, runny nose, and congestion,µ said Dr. Mark Corbett, president of the $merican College of $llergy, $sthma and Immunology. ´Your symptoms often depend on which pollens you’re allergic to.µ $llergists can help identify precisely what is causing you problems so you can take appropriate action based on your individual needs. Testing for hay fever typically includes sensitivity to pets, dust mites, trees, grasses, weeds, and mold as they are the most likely triggers for nasal allergies. Corbett and the experts at $C$$I share these tips for feeling your best during spring allergy season: Start medications before symptoms begin $llergy symptoms can begin much earlier than the official start of spring. To lessen the impact, start taking your allergy medications two to three weeks before your symptoms usually begin. Avoid first-generation antihistamines $ntihistamines are grouped into first- or second-generation medications, and these affect your body differently. If you plan to take an oral medication to treat hay fever, think twice before using first-generation antihistamines such as diphenhydramine and chlorpheniramine. They can cause drowsiness and symptoms like dry mouth, dry eyes and constipation. Consider non-sedating treatments such as cetirizine, levocetirizine, fexofenadine, loratadine or desloratadine instead. Take avoidance measures %e proactive to keep pollen at bay. Close your car and home windows during the spring allergy season as breezes carry microscopic pollen particles. Take off shoes when you enter your home and consider immediately putting clothes in the wash to get rid of pollen. )inally, shower and shampoo at night before bed so pollen is not being transferred from your hair. Be cautious of pollen counts .eep an eye on the predicted pollen counts for your region, particularly if you plan to be outdoors for long stretches. .eep in mind, pollen counts reported on the news or online don’t necessarily mean you will or won’t be impacted. There are many types of pollen and an overall high pollen count doesn’t always indicate a strong concentration of the pollens that cause your symptoms. H E A L T H + B E A U T Y BrandPointContent.com edited by YourVilla Sta Call today for your FREE consultation! (909) 392-0400 slimmersolutions.net 2117 Foothill Boulevard Suite K, La Verne, CA 91750 Clean surfaces, hand sanitizer and frequent hand washing. Your health is our top priority. 1 Month of Appetite Suppressants, 1 Month of Chromium, and 12 Lipos for $190! Limited time only. hCG Diet Keto Diet Appetite Suppressants Lipotropic Injections/Vitamin B-12 Prepped Meals Testosterone Replacement Therapy SCAN ME FOR GREAT OFFERS! sampabjj.com 903 East Route 66, Glendora (626) 335-4971 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 4 for All Ages and Levels 4 Mix Martial Arts 4 Fitness Kickboxing In Person and Virtual Classes Builds Discipline and Confidence 2-WEEK FREE OFFER Limited time. yourvillafoothillcities.com | 29