Avoiding outdoor allergens
Why should I avoid outdoor allergens?
By avoiding or reducing your contact with outdoor allergens, you
may be able to: - Reduce your allergy symptoms and feel much
better.
- Manage your allergy symptoms without medicine or with fewer
medicines.
- Reduce your risk of developing
complications of long-term (chronic) allergic
rhinitis, such as
sinusitis.
Test Your Knowledge You should try to avoid outdoor allergens
because: - This may reduce your allergy symptoms.
- You may be able to take fewer allergy
medicines.
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| | Author: | Debby Golonka, MPH Ralph Poore | Last Updated: September 27, 2007 | | Medical Review: | Caroline S. Rhoads, MD - Internal Medicine Harold S. Nelson, MD - Allergy and Immunology Donald Sproule, MD, CM, CCFP, FCFP - Family Medicine | © 1995-2008 Healthwise, Incorporated. Healthwise, Healthwise for every health decision, and the Healthwise logo are trademarks of Healthwise, Incorporated.This information does not replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the Terms of Use. How this information was developed to help you make better health decisions.
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