Allergy season has arrived EARLY this year! QuickDoc can HELP!
About 25% of Canadians have a seasonal allergy, which is also commonly referred to as hayfever. Hayfever or seasonal allergies, encompass a vast spectrum of symptoms, ranging from allergic rhinitis (itchy and runny nose), itchy eyes and conjunctivitis, urticaria (hives), blocked sinuses and congestion (sinusitis), loss of smell to a sore and itchy throat.
Climate change, including that of generally milder winters in Canada and warmer than usual weather has been increasing the severity of seasonal allergies for many people. The El Nino impact this year gave a much warmer winter in most of Canada, meaning that some trees have bloomed early, thus releasing pollen into the air ahead of schedule!
Allergy season has a common misconception of being dominated by the spring season; however, it is actually a three-part process. Tree pollen concentrations peak in spring, grass pollen takes over in summer and ragweed dominates the fall.
Although some allergy relief medication can be bought over the counter, the most effective medication is in the form of antihistamines that are only available with a prescription. This is where QuickDoc comes in! Our robust allergy triage system and prescribing team can provide you with prescription only medication for some of the most effective antihistamines currently available in Canada.
Histamine induced inflammation causes the majority of symptoms associated with seasonal allergies and antihistamines are the mainstay treatments for these allergic conditions that are experienced by so many individuals. The use of antihistamines is an essential first-line therapy in the management of seasonal allergies, with the third-generation non-sedating antihistamines such as desloratadine (a QuickDoc option) being extremely effective at reducing allergy symptoms.
QuickDoc offers a quick, safe and efficient way to tackle the onslaught of seasonal allergies. It is no longer necessary to let these symptoms negatively impact your life. Take back control with QuickDoc.
