Allergy Clinic Serving VA
Call (571) 246-6323 for appointments or email [email protected].
Spring Pollen is HERE!!
Now that the weather is warming up, the trees are taking advantage of the sun, warmth, and breezes to spread their pollen far and wide.
Allergy sufferers are feeling the effects of the pollen. Runny noses, sneezing, nasal congestion, post-nasal drip, itchy throat, nose, and watery eyes are all symptoms caused by Spring tree pollen. Symptoms generally start in February/March and last through the end of April or the beginning of May. For grass and weed pollen sufferers, those symptoms can persist into the Summer and Fall months.
Medications that can help are generally available over the counter now. Oral long-acting antihistamines such as Allegra (fexofenadine), Zyrtec (cetirizine), Claritin (loratadine), and Xyzal (levocetirizine) can help with the itchy symptoms. The nasal congestion, post-nasal drip, and running nose symptoms can be treated by using a steroid-based nasal spray such as Flonase (fluticasone), Nasacort (triamcinolone), or Rhinocort (budesonide). These can take time to become effective, so they should be started early and used daily to maximize their effectiveness. Antihistamine eye drops can help with itchy, watery eyes. Pataday (olopatadine), Zaditor, and Alaway are available.
Some patients may need additional treatment options, especially if the medications are ineffective, if they are intolerant to medications, or if they prefer longer-lasting treatment.
We offer evaluation and testing for environmental allergies and treatment options, including maximizing and optimizing available medications and desensitizing patients with individualized treatments called aeroallergen immunotherapy or "allergy shots."
Board-Certified Allergy Doctor - Allergist For The Whole Family
We are a pediatric and adult allergy, asthma, and immunology clinic located in the heart of Loudoun County. We strive to provide the most advanced and comprehensive evaluation and treatment for your entire family. We welcome patients of all ages. Here at Ashburn Allergy, every patient is cared for like family and we want you to be involved in your care and well-being. We use the most current evidence-based medical guidelines and clinically proven state of the art testing and evaluation methods to develop a personalized treatment and care plan individualized to each patient’s needs. Ashburn Allergy - Allergist for the whole family.
