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Don’t Suffer Through Another Spring Allergy Season
NYACK, N.Y. -- If you suffer from pollen, tree or other seasonal allergies, don't waste another minute suffering this spring.
“If you start sneezing in early spring, you’re most likely allergic to tree pollen,” said Dr. Ma. Lourdes de Asis, section chief of Allergy and Immunology at Nyack Hospital. “You should be taking medication from mid-March through June or July.”
Common over-the-counter allergy medications include antihistamines, decongestants, nose drops and eye drops, but it's important to know when to pass on certain remedies. For instance, de Asis recommends people with glaucoma, …
