SEASONAL ALLERGIES Dr Rachna Shah Allergy Immunology TOPICS

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SEASONAL ALLERGIES Dr. Rachna Shah Allergy & Immunology

SEASONAL ALLERGIES Dr. Rachna Shah Allergy & Immunology

TOPICS FOR TODAY What are the symptoms of allergies? What cause allergies? What can

TOPICS FOR TODAY What are the symptoms of allergies? What cause allergies? What can we do about our symptoms of allergies?

SYMPTOMS OF ALLERGIES

SYMPTOMS OF ALLERGIES

EYE SYMPTOMS Itchy eyes Watery eyes Red eyes Allergic Shiners Very rarely pain and

EYE SYMPTOMS Itchy eyes Watery eyes Red eyes Allergic Shiners Very rarely pain and sun sensitivity

NOSE SYMPTOMS Itchy nose Sneezing Runny nose Nasal congestion

NOSE SYMPTOMS Itchy nose Sneezing Runny nose Nasal congestion

EAR SYMPTOMS Itchy ears Ear popping Fullness in the ears

EAR SYMPTOMS Itchy ears Ear popping Fullness in the ears

MOUTH AND THROAT SYMPTOMS Post nasal drip Clearing cough Itching of palate Mouth breathing

MOUTH AND THROAT SYMPTOMS Post nasal drip Clearing cough Itching of palate Mouth breathing

ASTHMA Inflammation of the airways Cause symptoms of � Shortness of breath � Wheezing

ASTHMA Inflammation of the airways Cause symptoms of � Shortness of breath � Wheezing � Coughing � Chest tightness � Waking at night with difficulty breathing � Increased shortness of breath with exertion

ECZEMA Itchy, red patches on the skin Located mostly on the inner surface of

ECZEMA Itchy, red patches on the skin Located mostly on the inner surface of the elbows and behind the knees

HIVES Itchy, red, raised bumps when in contact with allergens

HIVES Itchy, red, raised bumps when in contact with allergens

WHAT CAUSE ALLERGIES

WHAT CAUSE ALLERGIES

IMMUNE REACTION

IMMUNE REACTION

WHAT ARE POLLENS AND MOLDS

WHAT ARE POLLENS AND MOLDS

POLLEN Round or oval grains released from trees, grass, and weeds Pollen that is

POLLEN Round or oval grains released from trees, grass, and weeds Pollen that is allergenic is small, dry, and light Need to be spread by the wind Flowers are not likely to cause allergies unless you are a florist

TREES Pollination season: Mid March until beginning of May

TREES Pollination season: Mid March until beginning of May

GRASS Pollination Season: Mid May until the end of June

GRASS Pollination Season: Mid May until the end of June

RAGWEED Pollination season: Mid August until the end of September

RAGWEED Pollination season: Mid August until the end of September

MOLD Season: mid July through the first frost Live in soil and on plants

MOLD Season: mid July through the first frost Live in soil and on plants and grass

WHAT CAN WE DO ABOUT IT?

WHAT CAN WE DO ABOUT IT?

PREVENTION Limit exposure � Keep windows closed at home and in the car. �

PREVENTION Limit exposure � Keep windows closed at home and in the car. � Use air-conditioning as much as possible � Limit outdoor activity � Wear goggles and mask when cutting grass � Keep windows closed � Avoid gardening

PREVENTION - CONTINUED Rinse off � After exposure remove clothes � Take a shower

PREVENTION - CONTINUED Rinse off � After exposure remove clothes � Take a shower and wash hair � Try daily disposable contacts

PREVENTION - CONTINUED Sinus rinse or nettipot

PREVENTION - CONTINUED Sinus rinse or nettipot

MEDICATIONS Antihistamines � Blocks antihistamine that are released during an allergic reaction

MEDICATIONS Antihistamines � Blocks antihistamine that are released during an allergic reaction

MEDICATIONS CONTINUED Steroid nasal spray � Decreases inflammation in the nasal passage Antihistamine nasal

MEDICATIONS CONTINUED Steroid nasal spray � Decreases inflammation in the nasal passage Antihistamine nasal spray � Helps with congestion in the nose

DO NOT USE AFRIN!

DO NOT USE AFRIN!

ALLERGY SHOTS Series of shots that last from 3 -5 years Patient is given

ALLERGY SHOTS Series of shots that last from 3 -5 years Patient is given increasing concentration of allergenic extract based on what they are allergic to Changes the immune system from having symptoms of allergies to having less or no symptoms 80% of people have improvement in symptoms In children see decreased progression to asthma in those that undergo allergy shots

CONCLUSION Seasonal allergies result in symptoms like itchy eyes, itchy nose, post nasal drip,

CONCLUSION Seasonal allergies result in symptoms like itchy eyes, itchy nose, post nasal drip, asthma, and eczema. Seasonal allergies are caused by an immune reaction to pollens and molds that we inhale. Pollens and mold have defined seasons. Avoidance of allergens is the primary treatment Other ways to treat allergies are antihistamines, nasal sprays, and allergy shots

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