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School is back in session

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We know the season is changing due to the cooler nights, the Halloween decorations are coming out, and the kids are back in school. Unfortunately, asthma and allergies are the leading causes of missed school, and they can cause major problems with your child’s education.  Allergy Medical Group wants to send your kids back to school healthy and ready to learn. Here are some tips to help your children stay on track.

Be vigilant of signs and symptoms – Be aware of signs and symptoms that your child may be experiencing at school. Did your child say they have a runny nose or stuffy nose? Do they have difficulty breathing during school hours? Did they develop a rash? Some symptoms can be confused with the cold or flu, so seek help from a healthcare professional. Sometimes children may not know that symptoms can be alleviated until they are talked to about them. 

Educate – Recruit your school as allies. Talk to your child’s teachers and administration and inform them of your child’s allergy and asthma medications. In most cases, schools have forms that parents and the child’s doctor need to fill out. Also don’t forget to have your child educated on allergies and asthma symptoms and what to do if symptoms are exacerbated. 

Make an appointment – If you suspect your child has an allergy that is making learning harder, make an appointment with Allergy Medical Group. We will take a thorough history and examination to understand what is causing symptoms, and then we can give ways to avoid triggers.  

Goodbye summer and hello fall. 

About Allergy Medical Group: For almost 40 years, we’ve served the greater Sacramento area with allergy clinics in Roseville, Sacramento and Yuba City. We’ve earned a reputation in California’s capital for helping our patients find relief from even the toughest allergies. Thanks to our personalized treatment options, advanced diagnostic tools, and optimal and cost-effective therapy plans, we’ve had success treating both adults and children dealing with everything from allergic disorders to asthma and hay fever.  

 

Photo by Thomas Kolnowski on Unsplash// Article by Daniel Dam

It’s Time to Start Thinking about Fall Allergies

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Summer is slowly winding down, students are headed back to the classrooms, and those unforgiving fall allergies are starting up again. If you haven’t already done so, you should prepare NOW for fall allergies. Recently, many of you have woken up to sneezing, coughing, itchy eyes, or a runny nose. The biggest contributor to allergies during the fall is ragweed pollen, which is dispersed into the air during mid-to-late August. The wind, which can carry ragweed up to 100 miles from its source, can make every allergy season worst.

Here are some tips from Allergy Medical Group and the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology to help you transition to the next season:

  • Use the pollen count to plan out your day. Maybe instead of exercising outdoors, consider working out indoors during high pollen count days.
  • Close house and car windows to keep pollen out.
  • Clean areas within your home that may be exposed to pollen and other allergens, such as hallways near outside doors and windows.
  • Place clothes that have been worn outside into the laundry right away, and remember to take regular showers to wash off pollen.
  • See your allergist to plan which medications are best for you. Some medications need to be taken now for the best results. 

Fight back the miserable runny and stuffy nose with Allergy Medical Group. Make your appointment now at one of our clinics to get help this allergy season, and we’ll see you at your next appointment.

About Allergy Medical Group: For almost 40 years, we’ve served the greater Sacramento area with allergy clinics in Roseville, Sacramento and Yuba City. We’ve earned a reputation in California’s capital for helping our patients find relief from even the toughest allergies. Thanks to our personalized treatment options, advanced diagnostic tools, and optimal and cost-effective therapy plans, we’ve had success treating both adults and children dealing with everything from allergic disorders to asthma and hay fever.  

 Picture: Lukasz Szmigiel via unsplash // Article by Daniel Dam