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LAKES URGENT CARE
When your health concerns can't wait.
How do I know if I have a cold or am having allergy symptoms?
It can be difficult to determine whether your symptoms are due to a common cold or allergies. However, the most distinct difference is that allergy
symptoms generally only cause nasal congestion, runny nose and sneezing, without the other typical symptoms of the common cold such as fever,
headache, muscle aches and sore throat. Allergy symptoms may also cause sinus congestion that manifests itself as pressure behind the cheekbones and
mild to moderate pressure or headache in your forehead just above the eyebrows.
Now that Zyrtec is available over the counter, there seems to be more choices than ever for allergy medications. How do I
know which one is best for my symptoms?
It's always best to consult with your primary care physician for direction in creating the best treatment approach to seasonal allergies. Zyrtec is certainly an
excellent antihistamine that generally does not cause sedation. Your doctor can tell you if you may also benefit from adding additional elements to your
treatment program such as a nasal steroid spray, which is also now being offered as an over-the-counter choice.
Is it true that pillows can become a breeding ground for allergy triggers like bacteria, pollen, mold, and dust mites? How often
should I change my pillows?
Pillows accumulate many asthma and allergy provoking items such as bacteria, pollen, mold and dust mites. In general, most experts in this field
recommend replacing pillows every 3-5 years at most. It can also be helpful to cover your pillows with allergy proof protective coverings. And don't forget
to wash your pillowcases at least once a week to keep them free of these allergy-provoking elements.
If I know I have allergies, should I start taking medication before my symptoms start, or should I wait
until I'm not feeling well?
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure! Staying in front of allergy symptoms by utilizing your treatment program
before symptoms begin, is much more effective. It's also very helpful to take note of specific triggers that may initiate allergy
symptoms. If there are certain seasonal milestones that always seem to give you trouble, such as spring flowering trees or
Cottonwood season, it's always best to take your medication and initiate your prevention program before those triggers come
into full bloom.
For more info, visit the Ask Dr. Vieder page at LakesUrgentCare.com
Dr. Sanford Vieder, DO, FACOEP, Medical Director at Lakes Urgent Care, West Bloomfield
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