{"id":2387,"date":"2018-07-06T16:29:49","date_gmt":"2018-07-06T16:29:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pdxent.com\/?p=2387"},"modified":"2018-08-21T21:03:01","modified_gmt":"2018-08-21T21:03:01","slug":"summer-allergies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pdxent.com\/summer-allergies\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer Allergies"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\" : \"http:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\" : \"Article\",\n  \"mainEntityOfPage\": {\n         \"@type\": \"WebPage\",\n         \"@id\": \"https:\/\/pdxent.com\/summer-allergies\/\"\n},\n  \"name\" : \"Summer Allergies\",\n  \"author\" : {\n    \"@type\" : \"Organization\",\n    \"name\" : \"PDX ENT\"\n  },\n  \"datePublished\" : \"2018-07-06\",\/\/ Date format is yyyy-mm-dd\n  \"dateModified\" : \"2018-07-11\",\/\/ Date format is yyyy-mm-dd\n  \"image\": { \n\"@type\": \"ImageObject\", \n\"url\": \"https:\/\/pdxent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/summer-allergies-1.jpeg\", \n\"width\": 696, \n\"height\": 100 \n},\n  \"articleSection\" : \"It\u2019s summertime, and the livin\u2019 is easy. Unless you are one of the 24 million Americans in Portland and throughout the United States who suffers from allergies during the warmest months of the year. In that case, summertime is anything but easy; instead, it can be downright miserable, leading you to wish for cooler weather and a reprieve from all that pollen in the air.\",\n  \"articleBody\" : \"It\u2019s summertime, and the livin\u2019 is easy. Unless you are one of the 24 million Americans in Portland and throughout the United States who suffers from allergies during the warmest months of the year. In that case, summertime is anything but easy; instead, it can be downright miserable, leading you to wish for cooler weather and a reprieve from all that pollen in the air.\nWhat Causes Allergies?\nAllergies are your immune system\u2019s response to a perceived threat. When your body encounters germs or bacteria it deems harmful, the immune system goes on the attack, releasing antibodies \u2013 proteins designed to protect against foreign invaders. These cause the release of histamines, chemicals that are responsible for the classic allergy symptoms.\nSummer Allergy Symptoms\nSummer Allergies in PortlandAllergies may occur throughout the year but are especially prevalent during the summer months when trees, grasses and weeds release pollen into the air. This leads to hay fever and its resultant symptoms, which include:\nStuffy and\/or runny nose\nSneezing\nItchiness in the nose and throat\nSore throat\nPostnasal drip\nItchy, watery eyes\nPressure in the ears\nFatigue\nAllergic shiners (bluish skin beneath the eyes)\nTreating Summer Allergies\nThe best way to treat summer allergies is to avoid the allergens that trigger your immune system\u2019s response. This is easier said than done in Portland, where the fertile Willamette Valley \u2013 dubbed \u201cthe grass capital of the world\u201d \u2013 is responsible for widespread allergy symptoms in people of all ages. Short of locking yourself inside your house for three months, there are other, less drastic steps you can take to treat summer allergies. Many people turn to medications for allergy relief. Over-the-counter drugs such as brand name antihistamines, decongestants, and nasal and oral corticosteroids may be helpful. If not, your doctor can prescribe stronger medications. If medications don\u2019t do the trick, consider immunotherapy (allergy shots). These help your body build up a tolerance to the allergens that cause you misery, leading to long-term relief. You must commit to three or more years of treatment, but in the end, you\u2019ll probably find it worthwhile. The good news is, you have options! If you are tired of dealing with allergies and want to enjoy the summer months, which are all-too-fleeing in the Pacific Northwest, your Portland ear, nose and throat provider can help you find relief.\n\",\n  \"url\" : \"https:\/\/pdxent.com\/summer-allergies\/\",\n  \"headline\" : \"Summer Allergies\",\n  \"publisher\" : {\n    \"@type\" : \"Organization\",\n    \"name\" : \"PDX ENT\",\n    \"logo\": { \n\"@type\": \"ImageObject\", \n\"url\": \"https:\/\/pdxent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/PDX_Google_Plus_Profile_v1.jpg\", \n\"width\": 100, \n\"height\": 60 \n}\n  }\n}\n<\/script><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s summertime, and the livin\u2019 is easy. Unless you are one of the 24 million Americans in Portland and throughout the United States who suffers from <strong>allergies<\/strong> during the warmest months of the year. In that case, summertime is anything <em>but<\/em> easy; instead, it can be downright miserable, leading you to wish for cooler weather and a reprieve from all that pollen in the air.<\/p>\n<h2>What Causes Allergies?<\/h2>\n<p><a title=\"allergies | PDX ENT\" href=\"https:\/\/pdxent.com\/allergy-sinus\/allergy\/\">Allergies<\/a> are your immune system\u2019s response to a perceived threat. When your body encounters germs or bacteria it deems harmful, the immune system goes on the attack, releasing antibodies \u2013 proteins designed to protect against foreign invaders. These cause the release of histamines, chemicals that are responsible for the classic allergy symptoms.<\/p>\n<h2>Summer Allergy Symptoms<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-2390\" title=\"Summer Allergies in Portland\" src=\"https:\/\/pdxent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/summer-allergies-1-300x156.jpeg\" alt=\"Summer Allergies in Portland\" width=\"300\" height=\"156\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Allergies | ACAAI.org\" href=\"https:\/\/acaai.org\/news\/ugly-truth-about-summer-allergies\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Allergies<\/a> may occur throughout the year but are especially prevalent during the summer months when trees, grasses and weeds release pollen into the air. This leads to hay fever and its resultant symptoms, which include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Stuffy and\/or runny nose<\/li>\n<li>Sneezing<\/li>\n<li>Itchiness in the nose and throat<\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Sore throat | PDX ENT\" href=\"https:\/\/pdxent.com\/ent\/throat\/sore-throat\/\">Sore throat<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Postnasal drip<\/li>\n<li>Itchy, watery eyes<\/li>\n<li>Pressure in the ears<\/li>\n<li>Fatigue<\/li>\n<li>Allergic shiners (bluish skin beneath the eyes)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Treating Summer Allergies<\/h2>\n<p>The best way to treat summer allergies is to avoid the allergens that trigger your immune system\u2019s response. This is easier said than done in Portland, where the fertile Willamette Valley \u2013 dubbed \u201cthe grass capital of the world\u201d \u2013 is responsible for widespread allergy symptoms in people of all ages. Short of locking yourself inside your house for three months, there are other, less drastic steps you can take to treat summer allergies.<\/p>\n<p>Many people turn to medications for allergy relief. <a title=\"Over-the-counter drugs | webMD.com\" href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/allergies\/allergy-medications\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Over-the-counter drugs<\/a> such as brand name antihistamines, decongestants, and nasal and oral corticosteroids may be helpful. If not, your doctor can prescribe stronger medications.<\/p>\n<p>If medications don\u2019t do the trick, consider immunotherapy (allergy shots). These help your body build up a tolerance to the allergens that cause you misery, leading to long-term relief. You must commit to three or more years of treatment, but in the end, you\u2019ll probably find it worthwhile.<\/p>\n<p>The good news is, you have options! If you are tired of dealing with allergies and want to enjoy the summer months, which are all-too-fleeing in the Pacific Northwest, your <a title=\"Portland ear, nose and throat provider | PDX ENT\" href=\"https:\/\/pdxent.com\/our-practice\/\">Portland ear, nose and throat provider<\/a> can help you find relief.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s summertime, and the livin\u2019 is easy. Unless you are one of the 24 million Americans in Portland and throughout the United States who suffers from allergies during the warmest months of the year. 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