In this episode, Daniel Searing, MD, Professor of pediatrics and allergies at Children's Colorado, talks about seasonal allergies and pollen. He discusses the effects of pollen, how to treat and alleviate allergies, and more.

In this episode, Dr. Searing discusses:

• Pollen and how it affects allergies
• Why cottonwood trees are a big pollinator, especially in the springtime
• Why rain and humidity shut down pollen levels
• Why Colorado's climate makes people more susceptible to allergies
• How allergy symptoms will vary from year to year
• The importance of monitoring the quantitative level of pollen in the environment
• How physicians should manage the initial approach to a child with allergy symptoms
• Key features to look out for
• Why treating pollen allergies with persistent treatment is more effective
• What role the prescription drug Montelukast plays in treating allergic rhinitis
• What you can do to help prevent pollen from spreading
• Which medicines and therapies can help alleviate allergies
• When to see a doctor for seasonal allergies
• The approach of an immunotherapy treatment plan and the two phases of a typical treatment schedule