COMMUNITY HEALTH CORNER With Chief Pharmacist, Yinyin Li at Thrifty White Pharmacy, inside Cash Wise Foods in Williston, ND. Don't Let Spring Allergies Bring You Down! Spring will be in full bloom before you know i... but before it does get a jump start on allergy season! Millions of Americans suffer from seasonal allergies. When plants start to bloom allergy sufferers start sniffing and sneezing. Many people wait to treat their al lergy symptoms once they are full blown and miserable. Waiting to manage your symptoms until it's too late can mean you may need stronger and additional a- lergy medicines or more intensive treatment throughout the course of the sea- son. By taking allergy medicine before the season and your symptoms start, you can reduce your suffering. The sooner you start the better! This type of treatment is called pretreatment. If you know which spring allergies trigger your symptoms start taking your medicines a few weeks before the season actually starts. Medi- cines include, nasal spray, eye drops and antihistamines. Antihistamines are an easy and effective way to ease your discomfort. Many of these medications offer long-lasting relief and are non drowsy. To reduce your allergies and manage your symptoms follow these steps. . Don't take more allergy medication thanKeep your pets bathed and cleaned. needed and take as prescribed. Talk with your doctor and ask if an allergy test is right for you Don't dry your clothes outside. use your dryer . Don't tackle too much yardwork. . Change air conditioning and heating Mowing and raking can stir up allergens. Track pollen counts and stay indoors as much as possible when the counts are high, air filters often. Wash your bedding weekly in hot water *Shower before bed to rinse off any pollen. Dust and vacuum your home regularly Talk with your local Thrifty White pharmacist for treatment tips of seasonal allergies and spend more time enjoying Spring! O Employee Owned 300 11th Street W. antyInside Cash Wise Foods RWhite Williston, ND (701) 774-3923 Pharmacy Hours: Monday Friday: 9am 7pm Saturday: 9am 4pm