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Andrew Ribner, MD, an otolaryngologist 鈥� also called an ear, nose and throat specialist, or ENT 鈥� at 网曝门事件 Health and Rideout, offers three tips for managing allergies.

Identify Environmental Triggers

Keep an eye on environmental triggers. 鈥淲inter allergies are caused by trees, while spring allergies are largely due to grass,鈥� Dr. Ribner says. 鈥淚f you are prone to these allergies, take an antihistamine. Zyrtec and Allegra are the most effective over-the-counter medications. The best time to take them is at bedtime, as they may cause sleepiness.鈥�

Proactive Cleaning

Stay ahead of allergens with proactive cleaning. People who have allergies to dust, dust mites or mold need to pay special attention to cleaning. 鈥淜eep your home as dust-free as possible,鈥� Dr. Ribner recommends. 鈥淪tick to a regular cleaning schedule and keep air filters current. Use mattress covers and wash them regularly.鈥�

A Check Up With Your ENT

See a professional if you need it. If these tips aren鈥檛 providing relief, then it may be time to get help. 鈥淪ome people need some extra perspective that an ENT can provide,鈥� Dr. Ribner says. 鈥淵ou can give us a call and we can talk through what would work best for your particular needs.鈥�

Get to know Dr. Ribner. Visit 网曝门事件Health.org/ARibner to learn more about Andrew Ribner, MD.