It’s Allergy Season!
Do your eyes feel watery and itchy? Are you sneezing and congested? If so, you may be one of the more than 50 million people in the United States whose respiratory tracts overacts to pollens that are widespread this time of year. This condition, known as allergic rhinitis or hay fever, can make studying pretty difficult when these nasty symptoms interfere. So what’s a student to do? For starters, if you know you have allergic rhinitis, you can visit your health care provider to see if medications that inhibit inflammatory responses are appropriate for you. Sometimes cool compresses placed over the eyes can relieve symptoms. Trying to avoid allergy triggers such as dust, grasses, and pollens, is also important. Some people find good relief with certain medications. Check with your health care provider to see if medication might be appropriate for you. If you don’t have a health care provider, we’re always happy to take care of you here at the Teen Health Center! Just come by and pick up a registration form, have your parent sign it and you’re all set to have your health care provided right here at school.
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