Allergy season is fast approaching, and it’s easy to mistake allergy symptoms for a cold. Local pharmacist, Heather Seeley say this is what you need to look out for.
Typical symptoms include: a runny and stuffy nose, watery itchy eyes, itching in back of mouth, those types of things.
(Pharmacist Heather Seeley)
Seeley says the best way to combat allergies is to get ahead of your symptoms early as once they start it can be hard to get under control.
Allergies can be dangerous. Sleep loss is a big problem for those with symptoms and it can affect your vision and concentration.
At least 49 per cent of allergy sufferers lose sleep, which can impair you concentration the next day. Uncontrolled allergy symptoms can be a risk.
Picking medication for allergies can be overwhelming. Seeley says a consultation with a pharmacist can fix that. They will assess your symptoms, consider other medical conditions you might have, and pick out the right medication for you.
