Myth: Seasonal allergies are just a nuisance, they won't impact your long-term health.Truth: They can have long-term side effects.
Being protective about your health is advice you're given time and again but, like procrastinating deadlines until the ninth hour, you don't always take words of wisdom as you should. Spring allergies might be cumbersome for your day-to-day for a few months, but if you let them go without treating them, you could experience long-term side effects, according to allergist and chief medical officer of EHE, Dr. Tania Elliott. "Untreated allergic rhinitis can lead to the development of asthma, chronic sinus issues, sleep disturbances, obstructive sleep apnea and can cause a decrease in cognitive ability and productivity," she explains. "Be aware that in addition to the typical itchy eyes and runny nose, allergies can cause a foggy forgetful feeling, headaches, facial pain and pressure, fatigue, and sleepiness. If you experience this every spring, allergies may be the cause."
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