11/09/2025
🌸 What is Allergic Rhinitis?
• Also known as seasonal allergies
• It happens when your immune system reacts to things like pollen, dust, pet dander, or mold.
• This triggers inflammation in your nose and sinuses.
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🤧 Common Symptoms
• Sneezing, runny or stuffy nose
• Itchy or watery eyes
• Itchy throat or ears
• Tiredness or trouble concentrating (from poor sleep or congestion)
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🌿 Common Triggers
• Spring: tree pollen
• Summer: grass pollen
• Fall: w**d pollen (ragw**d is a big one in Ontario)
• Year-round: dust mites, pets, mold
💊 How Can a Pharmacist Help?
Our pharmacist can assess and prescribe treatment for allergic rhinitis. This means:
• You don’t need to wait for a doctor’s appointment.
• We can recommend or prescribe treatments tailored to your symptoms (like nasal sprays, antihistamines, or eye drops).
✅ Self-Care Tips
• Keep windows closed during high pollen days.
• Shower and change clothes after being outdoors.
• Use an air purifier if possible.
• Check daily pollen forecasts.
👉 Visit us at Half Moon Bay Pharmacy — we can prescribe and help you find relief from seasonal allergies.
