Southern Arizona Among the Most Challenging Places for Allergies
6/8/2021
Northwest Physician Provides Tips for Managing Them
Tucson, Ariz. (June 2021) – A Northwest Healthcare physician, who struggles with allergies himself, has suggestions for patients suffering from seasonal allergies.
More than 50 million people suffer with nasal allergies and half also have season pollen allergies, according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA).
“There is no single allergy season,” said Kenneth Murachanian, M.D. “Allergy symptoms may vary throughout the year, depending on where you live, and what you’re allergic to. Still, many people experience a worsening of allergies in spring and early summer, when pollen counts can be high.”
If you or a family member suffer from allergies, here are some tips to keep symptoms in check:
- Leave the pollen outside. Take your shoes off at the door as much as possible, to keep from spreading pollen through your house.
- Close your windows and dust your fans. Despite the nice weather, true sufferers should keep the windows shut to prevent allergens from entering. If you use a ceiling fan, give it a good spring cleaning. Replace air filters in your home and car.
- Keep your immune system strong. Eat fresh, clean, nutrient rich foods and stay active. The healthier your immune system, the more equipped your body is to battle histamines.
- Be aware of the pollen count. It changes daily – look up the count for the day, by zip code, at www.pollen.com.
- Sip warm beverages. Herbal teas can help ease congestion and keep you hydrated.
Wherever you live this year, allergies are likely to affect someone in your home. In addition to tips for avoiding allergy triggers, there are many effective treatments to minimize symptoms. Talk with your doctor about the best allergy prevention or treatment path for you.
For more short tips, check out our video at https://youtu.be/Rp0c-1nKELA .
For more information about the providers who practice with Northwest Primary & Specialty care, or to schedule an appointment online with a primary care provider, visit MyTucsonDoc.com.
About Northwest Primary & Specialty Care
Northwest Primary & Specialty Care is a practice affiliated with Northwest Healthcare which includes Northwest Medical Center, Northwest Medical Center Sahuarita, and Oro Valley Hospital. Specialists include internal medicine, family medicine, orthopedic surgery, cardiothoracic surgery, gastroenterology, general surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, gynecological surgery, neurology, sports medicine, breast surgery and podiatry. For more information about the providers who practice with Northwest Primary & Specialty Care, visit MyTucsonDoc.com.
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