Get Healthy Cincinnati: Got Allergies? Spring into action

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Get Healthy Cincinnati: Got Allergies? Spring into action

Got Allergies? Spring into action With Jennifer Spata, MD, family medicine physician with The Christ Hospital Medical Associates Mild weather, blossoming flowers and budding trees are things we look most forward to as we unthaw from yet another long Midwest winter. But if you're one of the thousands of Cincinnatians who suffer from seasonal allergies, you might find your 'ahh, spring' moment interrupted by an 'ah-choo.' The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America lists Cincinnati as 71 out of 100 of the worst cities for spring seasonal allergies. Before you reach for another box of tissues, it's time to get to the source of the sneezing, itchy eyes and sinus pressure. "Finding out if your symptoms are caused by allergies can help you rule out other conditions and prevent some respiratory complications," says Jennifer Spata, MD, family medicine physician with The Christ Hospital Medical Associates. What are allergies? - Allergies are an abnormal response of the body's immune system to air-borne substances in the environment. In Greater Cincinnati, the most common outdoor allergens are tree pollen, grasses and weeds/ragweed. When these allergens are inhaled or ingested, antibodies attack the particles and release histamines, which cause common allergy symptoms, such as: - Fatigue - Headache - Watery and itchy eyes - Postnasal drip - Sinus pressure and frequent sneezing - Dark circles and swelling under eyes. Although most people find allergy symptoms simply irritating, the ...Asthma — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, treatment of this
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Asthma — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, treatment of this
chronic lung condition. Get all your questions answered now Learn how you can make a difference.

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