{"id":8807,"date":"2021-07-14T18:36:32","date_gmt":"2021-07-14T18:36:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/?p=8807"},"modified":"2021-07-14T18:36:34","modified_gmt":"2021-07-14T18:36:34","slug":"summertime-allergies-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/summertime-allergies-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Summertime Allergies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/GettyImages-1212144885.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8808\" width=\"337\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/GettyImages-1212144885.jpg 724w, https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/GettyImages-1212144885-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/GettyImages-1212144885-451x300.jpg 451w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 337px) 100vw, 337px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are one of the millions of Americans who experience\nsummertime allergies, you may want to control your seasonal symptoms with this\nallergy sufferer\u2019s survival guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Summer allergies occur when your immune system tries to defend\nyour body against substances that are harmless. Your body responds to that\nsubstance by releasing histamines and other chemicals into the bloodstream.\nThese chemicals cause symptoms such as itchy or watery eyes, sneezing,\nstuffiness or runny nose to occur. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>About 50 million Americans suffer from year-round allergies to\nmold, dust, and pets. However, summer allergies are mostly triggered by trees,\npollen, leaves, grasses and ragweed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Summertime also brings out other environmental factors that can\ncause allergic reactions for example smog mold and insects that sting such as&nbsp; bees, wasps, hornets, and fire ants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There isn\u2019t a cure for allergies, but there are ways you can\nfind relief.&nbsp; If your symptoms are minor, there are over-the-counter\nantihistamines or nasal sprays that may help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most important thing to remember is that you do not have to\nsuffer unnecessarily.&nbsp; If over\u2013 the-counter treatments aren\u2019t working,\nthen it\u2019s probably a good idea to seek the advice of a doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To schedule an appointment with an allergist at Jamaica Hospital\nMedical Center. please call 718-206-7001<\/p>\n<p class=\"disclaimer\">All content of this newsletter is intended for general information purposes only and is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.  Please consult a medical professional before adopting any of the suggestions on this page.   You must never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking medical treatment based upon any content of this newsletter.<strong>  PROMPTLY CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN OR CALL 911 IF YOU BELIEVE YOU HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY.<\/strong> <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you are one of the millions of Americans who experience summertime allergies, you may want to control your seasonal symptoms with this allergy sufferer\u2019s survival guide. 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