Spring is a time of flowers in bloom and backyard fun, but it is also the beginning of allergy season. That can mean a stuffy and runny nose, watery eyes and sneezing due to the pollen in the air.Here are some tips to help manage your allergies this season:

• Keep windows closed and the air conditioner on to filter pollen from your home’s air
• To control pollen, wash your bed sheets in hot water on a weekly basis
• Pollen count is highest between 5 a.m. – 10 a.m., so avoid going outdoors during these times
• Take a shower when coming in from outside to cleanse the pollen from your body
• Avoid drying clothes on an outdoor line, so as to not allow pollen to build up on them

There are a variety of over-the-counter medications that your Medicine Shopp pharmacist can recommend to help you manage your allergies this season. Our phone number is (814) 437-9115. Our store hours are M-F 9:00-5:30, Sat 8:30-12:30.

This article is intended to provide information on health-related matters. The ideas expressed in this article cannot be used to diagnose or treat individual health problems and should not be taken as medical advice or instructions. We urge you to consult a health professional before taking any action based upon the information in this article..