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Spring is here, flowers are blooming, and pollen is in the air—but that doesn’t mean you have to suffer through itchy eyes, sneezing, and brain fog.

In this episode of The SA Node, Shukri breaks down:

• What seasonal allergies really are (and why your immune system overreacts)
• The pathophysiology behind allergic reactions like allergic rhinitis
• The most common over-the-counter and prescription medications
• Smart tips like cycling meds if you develop tolerance
• Drug interactions, potential side effects, and lifestyle hacks to keep symptoms under control

Whether you’re a longtime allergy sufferer or just curious about what’s happening in your body each spring, this episode will leave you informed, empowered, and ready to enjoy the season.

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                                                  References

American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI). (2023). Allergic rhinitis. Retrieved from https://acaai.org/allergies/allergic-conditions/nasal-allergies/

Mayo Clinic. (2023). Seasonal allergies: Hay fever. Retrieved from https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hay-fever/symptoms-causes

National Institutes of Health. (2023). Seasonal allergic rhinitis. National Center for Biotechnology Information. Retrieved from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK459315/

Simons, F. E. R. (2010). Advances in H1-antihistamines. New England Journal of Medicine, 364(2), 145–155. https://doi.org/10.1056/NEJMra093104

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