3 Keys to an Allergy-Free Spring

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Spring Atlanta allergy treatments.
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Across Atlanta and the surrounding areas, people of all ages are feeling the effects of spring allergies. Rising tree pollen and outdoor mold levels are some likely triggers, though only allergy testing can give a precise diagnosis. Fortunately, if you’re one of the many suffering from allergy symptoms, a few simple strategies will offer some relief. Here are our top three tips for enjoying an allergy-free spring.

Top 3 Ways to Prevent Spring Allergy Symptoms

Spring allergies can often signal the start of many months of distressing symptoms. To limit the impact of exposure to allergens, only a long-term allergy management approach will do.

1. Make an Appointment With an Immunologist

If you’ve previously tried to manage allergy symptoms with over-the-counter remedies and not had the results you wanted, it might be time to speak with an allergist-immunologist. Speaking with an expert on allergies and how to treat them will ensure you’ll be taking a logical approach that is based on personalized allergy management techniques.

An immunologist helps patients in many ways, including evaluating the underlying cause or causes of the allergy, understanding a person’s specific situation – and offering early interventions before the condition escalates.

2. Get Tested for Seasonal Allergies

Allergy testing is essential in treating seasonal allergies as it identifies the exact allergens that are triggering a reaction. For instance, many people believe they have hay fever, yet they don’t know if the trigger is actually grass, weed, tree pollen, or even a mold allergy. Testing can provide answers and help your allergist develop an allergy treatment plan that relieves most spring allergy symptoms.

The most common test is a skin prick test. Requiring only a gentle puncture of the skin’s top layer, this test is pain-free and delivers results in as little as 15 minutes. The allergy blood test will also offer an accurate profile once the blood sample is returned after lab analysis. And when a person has signs of eczema or contact dermatitis, the patch test may be the right approach.

3. Follow a Spring Allergy Treatment Plan

Ultimately, an allergy-free spring relies on a comprehensive treatment plan tailored to the individual. This plan should take a strategic approach to managing symptoms, and will likely include allergy desensitization treatments alongside techniques for immediate relief.

Allergy desensitization with immunotherapy is an excellent way to build tolerance to an allergen. By exposing themselves to an allergen with a series of allergy shots, patients will reduce the chances of an allergic reaction in the future. For more immediate benefits, your allergist may recommend HEPA filters, closing the windows on high pollen days, as well as changing clothes after being outdoors.

Seasonal Allergy Testing and Treatment in Atlanta

Chacko Allergy, Asthma and Sinus Center is a dependable provider of allergy testing and treatment for adults and children. For long-term relief from allergies visit us in Alpharetta, Atlanta, Canton, Cumming, Druid Hills, Duluth or Johns Creek. Call (678) 668-4688 or request an appointment now.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

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