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    April 9, 2019
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COMMUNITY HEALTH CORNER With Chief Pharmacist, Erica Hoffner at Thrifty White Pharmacy 1395 C South Columbia in Grand Forks. Don't Let Spring Allergies Bring You Down! Spring l be in full bloom before you know it... but before it does get a jump start on allergy season! Millions of Americans suffer from seasonal allerges. When plants start to bloom allergy sufferers start sniffing and sneezing Many people wait to treat their allergy symptoms once they are full blown and miserable. Waiting to manage your symptoms until it's too late can mean you may need stronger and additional allerg medicines or more intensive treatment throughout the course of the season By taking allergy medicine before the season and your symptoms start, you can reduce your suffering. The sooner you start the better! This type of treatment is called pretreatment. If you know which spring allergies trigger your symptoms, start taking your medicines a few weeks before the season actually starts. Medicines include. nasal spray, eye drops and antihistamines. Antihistamines are an easy and effective way to ease your discomfort. Many of these medications offer long-lasting relief and are non drowsy To reduce your allergies and manage your symptoms follow these steps. Don't take more allergy medication than Dust and vacuum your home regularly needed and take as prescribed Keep your pets bathed and cleaned Don't dry your clothes outside, use your dryer. Don't tackle too much yardwork. Mowing and raking can stir up allergens Track pollen counts and stay indoors as much as possible when the counts are high Talk with your doctor and ask if an allergy test is right for you Change air conditioning and heating air filters often Wash your bedding weekly in hot water Shower before bed to rinse off any pollen Talk with your local Thrifty White pharmacist for treatment tips of seasonal allergies and spend more time enjoying Spring! DRIVE THRU WINDOW AT BOTH1395 CS. Columbia Road (701) 746-1800 Hours: Mon- Fri: 9 am 7 pm Sat: 9 am-1:30pm Sun: Closed GRAND FORKS LOCATIONS! O Employee Owned White PHARMACY 2475 32nd Ave. South (701) 775-4209 Hours: Mon Fri: 9am 8 pm Sat: 9 am 5 pm .Sun: Noon-4 pm BUY ONLINE CilineDrugstore www.onlinedrugstore.com