Happy Spring! This may be my favorite time of year! We survived the bitterly cold winter, and now we can open the windows and soak in the sun!
A few things to remember this Spring:
-Dress your kids in layers so they can be warm in the cool mornings and cool in the warm afternoons!
-Increase the number of baths you your kids get during the week. Pollen can cling to our skin and hair, so we need to make sure we are washing it all down the drain! Also, bathing at night can keep the pollen from bothering us at night while we sleep. ( This goes for pets too!!)
-Watch out for bees, wasps, mosquitoes and ants!! All those youngins' out there with allergies to insects may need a refresher on what to look for in order to avoid their allergen. It would also be a good idea, to give them a tutorial on how to use their Epi-Pen. And if you, need a refresher, come see me and I will be happy to show you the proper technique! Also, carry Benedryl with you to the park and ALWAYS keep some handy at home!
-I see a lot of dry, itchy, red eyes this time of year in my clinic. Saline eye drops can be very helpful in washing away unwanted allergens in our eyes.
Y'all have a great Spring!!
A few things to remember this Spring:
-Dress your kids in layers so they can be warm in the cool mornings and cool in the warm afternoons!
-Increase the number of baths you your kids get during the week. Pollen can cling to our skin and hair, so we need to make sure we are washing it all down the drain! Also, bathing at night can keep the pollen from bothering us at night while we sleep. ( This goes for pets too!!)
-Watch out for bees, wasps, mosquitoes and ants!! All those youngins' out there with allergies to insects may need a refresher on what to look for in order to avoid their allergen. It would also be a good idea, to give them a tutorial on how to use their Epi-Pen. And if you, need a refresher, come see me and I will be happy to show you the proper technique! Also, carry Benedryl with you to the park and ALWAYS keep some handy at home!
-I see a lot of dry, itchy, red eyes this time of year in my clinic. Saline eye drops can be very helpful in washing away unwanted allergens in our eyes.
Y'all have a great Spring!!