The beauty of spring in Columbus is that plants come alive with color and beauty, but for some people, all of those new beginnings herald the return of pesky allergies. Pollen from trees, plants and flowers explode with the new sprouts, and send many people’s bodies into a haywire state. An easy solution to allergies is staying indoors with air conditioning and minimizing contact with the outside world. However, most people don’t want to spend this beautiful time of the year in misery. At Scioto Urgent Care, we feel it’s very important to let those people know what forces are at work and how to cope and thrive in the new season.
Allergies are a common ailment, ranking as the 6th leading cause of chronic illness in the country with 50 million sufferers. Put simply, allergies are an overreaction of the immune system to specific triggers. Pet allergies, food allergies, and seasonal allergies work on the same basic principle. Why do some people have certain allergies and others not? The truth is anyone is susceptible to allergies and it simply varies. Seasonal allergies can be relatively severe but do not often result in life-threatening situations. Seasonal allergens, as they are called, can cause coughing, sneezing, throat irritation in varying degrees of severity. The chronic nature of these symptoms can be demoralizing.
Suffers can take solace in knowing that with the proper approach, these ailments can be minimized and life can proceed at an active pace. Similar to preventing a sunburn, the easiest way to avoid allergies is to avoid exposure to it. Staying indoors, staying away from plant heavy environments, and avoiding irritation of your eyes/skin via your hands are the basic approaches. But, we know you don’t want to be left behind. “For many allergies sufferers, it is a cloud that can impact their quality of life in ways that have to be taken seriously.”, notes Dr. Marc Pesa of Scioto Urgent Care.
Medications and methods to stay in the game include medicines in periodic pill form, nasal sprays and other antihistamines. These medications are available over-the-counter and in higher strength prescription formulations. If you want longer lasting treatment of your allergies, a visit to an allergist can be helpful. They can provide information related to what specific allergens are affecting you, treatments and immunizations with allergy injections. Most cases of allergies can be brought under control with simple over the counter methods. “If the symptoms are severe and making patient miserable, we want them to know we have ways to help.”, advises Dr. Pesa.
If you need relief and have tried simple measures, talk to a physician who can discuss what options are available. Scioto Urgent Care has seen many of these cases, and expects an increased number of visits as Spring progresses. Relief may be only a conversation away, so there’s no reason to endure the misery in a time that should be celebrated for beautiful weather and outdoor fun.
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About Scioto Urgent Care Scioto Urgent Care is one of central Ohio’s leading urgent care facilities. Located on the Northwest side of Columbus (near Dublin & Upper Arlington) the urgent care center has been treating patients since early 2004. Scioto Urgent Care is a convenient health care alternative when your regular family physician is closed or you can’t get a timely appointment. The Northwest Columbus urgent care location is open everyday, including weekends and holidays. You do not need to be a regular Scioto Urgent Care health care patient to enjoy our convenience and medical care. No appointment is necessary. Just walk in and receive care when you need it most.
Media Contact: Marc Pesa, Scioto Urgent Care 4760 Sawmill Road Columbus, OH 43235 Phone: (614) 789-9464 Fax: (614) – 789-9575