Health Tip: Don't Let Allergies or Asthma Spoil Summer Fun

(HealthDay News) -- Before you head out to your summer gathering, plan ahead to avoid having allergies or asthma ruin your day.

The American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology offers these suggestions:

  • Take allergy medication before symptoms start, when the medication is much more effective.
  • Don a pair of wraparound sunglasses to help keep pollen from your eyes.
  • Avoid stinging insects, especially if you've reacted to stings in the past.
  • Carefully inspect food for ingredients to which you're allergic. Be especially cautious of mixed salads, dressings and marinades.
  • Stay in the middle of wide open spaces, avoiding any poison ivy lurking around the perimeter.
  • Carry an inhaler if you have asthma.

    • Date Published: 2/28/2024 4:38:34 AM

    Related Articles

    Search Allergy Articles

    What Is Chronic Sinusitis, and How Is it Treated?

    Dangerous Allergies? An Expert Gives Tips to Protect Yourself

    Allergies Have You Stuffed Up? Nose Fungi May Be to Blame

    Your Allergy Meds Come With Hazards: Be Aware

    Wildfire Smoke Is Choking America's Cities -- Is Yours on the List?

    Researchers Find New Way to Curb Asthma Attacks

    Too Much Fun? Fireworks Displays Quickly Harm Air Quality

    Tools You Can Use to Control Winter Asthma, Allergy Symptoms

    Asthma Inhaler Switch in 2024 Could Leave Some Patients Scrambling

    Some Cases of Recurrent Wheeze in Kids May Need New Treatment

    Is It a Cold, Flu or COVID? An Expert Helps You Sort It Out

    Experimental Nasal Spray Might Ward Off Multiple Viruses

    Neosporin Ointment in the Nose Might Be Potent Antibiotic

    Texan Has Contracted H5N1 Bird Flu; CDC Calls Threat to Public 'Low'

    Flu Cases Start to Surge as Americans Prepare for Holiday Gatherings