Don't let allergies, asthma spoil a summer soiree
Five tips to avoid allergy, asthma misery while enjoying outdoor events.
- Find an Allergist
- Symptom Test
- Ask the Allergist
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (June 15, 2011) Summertime means outdoor fun at weddings, festivals and picnics. But uninvited guests ranging from stinging insects to grass pollen can ruin the fun for the millions of Americans with allergies and asthma.
Allergies and asthma can lead to sneezing, wheezing and itchy misery and sometimes more serious reactions turning a joyous occasion into agony.
By planning ahead, people with allergies can still enjoy outdoor events, said Dr. Myron Zitt, past president of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI).
The American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) and its allergist members suggest following a few simple tips to make summer soirees more enjoyable:
Allergists have expertise to select the most effective treatment options and also can determine if you should consider allergy shots (immunotherapy) which are effective for seasonal and stinging insect allergies. The treatment involves periodic injections with tiny amounts of an allergen so that your reactions become milder or disappear completely curing your allergy. Allergy shots also can help prevent the development of asthma. Find an allergist near you.