FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — Warmer temperatures across the Central Valley are drawing people outside, but those with seasonal allergies may be feeling a sneeze coming on.<\/p>\n
“You have rain, warmer temperatures and now we have the wind, so it forms a perfect picture where the pollen is more aggressive,” Fresno-based allergist and immunologist Dr. Praveen Buddiga explained.<\/p>\n
Dr. Buddiga says pollen is mostly from trees, and his patients have been feeling an itch.<\/p>\n
“Over the past week, it’s been really busy. A lot of watery eyes, sneezing, itchy throat, scratchy throat,” he stated.<\/p>\n
Dr. Buddiga says those symptoms could last longer than usual.<\/p>\n
“We should probably expect about 20 days extra, so that would be toward the end of May,” he said.<\/p>\n
He suggests those who deal with seasonal allergies act now with steroid nasal sprays, over-the-counter non-drowsy antihistamines and more.<\/p>\n
“They can close the windows so the pollen doesn’t come into the home. They can turn their air filters on with the HEPA filter,” Dr. Buddiga stated.<\/p>\n
There’s also the option of an allergy shot that patients can get through their allergist, which helps ease symptoms.<\/p>\n
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