A: Yes, there are a number of new options that work really well. Two of my favorites are XHANCE, which is a nasal spray that works "higher and deeper" and Xyzal, the most potent antihistamine on the market. You get all of the potency with fewer side effects.
You've tried everything you can think of over-the-counter. What should you do now? A: The best thing would be to visit a board-certified allergist.
To maintain certification, their skills and knowledge are tested on a regular basis. Request Appointment. Outdoor Allergens in Arizona. Of course, everyone thinks of pollen and dust as the main culprits of allergies. Sources of Outdoor Allergens in Arizona Arizona is blessed with a year-round growing season, which means that there are always some plants producing pollen. Small particles, blowing throughout our valley from landscaping work, empty lots, construction sites and open fields all irritate your sinuses, eyes, and respiratory system.
Wind makes dust in the air even worse. Rain performs the very helpful task of damping the dust down, but dry conditions like we commonly experience leave the dirt free to blow around. Without a decent air filter inside your home, dust from outside will get and remain inside your home. Fortunately, regularly cleaning inside can help you remove these allergens.
Make sure to use wet cleaning supplies and methods to completely eradicate the dust. Also, we recommend that you take your vacuum apart every two weeks and thoroughly clean the filters and wash the dust from the vacuum itself. When the wind isn't blowing, pollutants just hang in the stagnant air. This is even more of a problem for all of the cities located in our Phoenix metro area. If you suffer from these allergens, the best thing to do is to monitor air quality reports and limit your outdoor activity when air quality is poor.
These pollutants cause as many problems for allergy sufferers as pollens. Low air quality and dust are definitely contenders, but pollen is the most serious source of allergens. Western juniper, mountain cedar, and hickory make wintertime uncomfortable. The pollen count is a measure of the pollen density in the air. Do you know which kinds of pollen aggravate your symptoms? Here is the 3 day outlook for the worst offenders. The Weather Company is the world's most accurate forecaster, according to the most recent, most comprehensive study available from Forecast Watch.
Contact with pollen in those who are sensitized causes coughing, wheezing, swollen eyelids with itchy eyes, itchy throat, itchy ears, sneezing, runny nose, hives and other rashes. Bermudagrass — Grass that is well suited to Arizona, it can be found in Phoenix area fields, parks home lawns and golf courses.
As far as allergies in Phoenix go, this grass is more significant than others because it is extremely allergenic. Those that suffer from bermudagrass allergies commonly complain of itchy eyes, sneezing, and a runny nose. In fact, if you forgo allergy treatment and ignore your symptoms, you may have some bigger problems in store.
A major effect if left untreated is sleep deprivation. This can affect your ability to drive, and can lower your immune system. Chronic inflammation associated with allergies can lead to sinus and ear infections, blockages, lung infections, and even pneumonia.
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