CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Spring allergy season has arrived in Charlotte! Over the next few weeks, that yellow pollen will saturate everything outdoors, leaving many of us struggling with itching, watery eyes, sneezing, runny nose, and fatigue. Dr. Jonathan Leake, co-owner of Hydrate Medical joined Charlotte Today with more.
There are over 81 million people who have seasonal allergies in the U.S. each year, according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. “There are some over the counter medicine use to combat allergies; however, they may come with different side effects” says Dr. Leake. He adds “some OTC side effects include , drowsiness, blurred vision, decrease appetite , dizziness, dry mouth irritability, nervousness, nausea and vomiting.” Before you reach for the OTC medicines here are some things to consider to fight allergies:
Vitamins - Vitamin C, is an antioxidant that is good for your body. It works to lower histamine. Vitamin D help reduce inflammation and improve immune functionality. Vitamin E helps decrease inflammation and Vitamin A improves mucous membrane health. Vitamins can be found in fruits and vegetables or in supplements.
Hydration - Drinking water helps reduce histamine release, as well as alleviates the accompanying allergy symptoms. When you hydrate it helps to get rid of and flush out allergens in your body, hydrations also helps thin the mucus in your nasal passages, facilitating better sinus drainage and relieving congestion.
IV Hydration - You can also get your hydration in the manner of an IV. The IV will help replace and inject into the body the vitamins and nutrients necessary to fight off allergies. IV therapy, a method of administering nutrients and medications directly into the bloodstream, has gained popularity in wellness and medical circles. For allergy sufferers, IV drips can provide a host of benefits like Vitamin C and B Complex for Immune Support. IV can help boost your immune system and help strengthen the body's natural defenses against allergens.
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