CINCINNATI (September 20, 2022) – This time of year, many Americans are coughing and sneezing their way through fall allergies. In fact, the Cincinnati region is one of the worst for allergy sufferers due to the climate and geography.
“If you suffer from seasonal allergies, Cincinnati isn’t helping as the seasons change,” said Collin Burkart, MD, ear nose and throat specialist with The Christ Hospital Health Network. “We live in an area where pollen, ragweed and mold are higher than other parts of the country. Even being indoors during the fall season can affect your allergies.”
Fall allergies can lead to a number of symptoms including:
• Nasal Congestion
• Runny Nose
• Sore Throat
• Sinus Infections
Many allergy sufferers deal with sinus pressure and pain. There are some tips that you can do at home to help alleviate some of those symptoms.
• Take a hot shower and breathe in the hot, moist air to break up mucus
• Apply a warm moist washcloth to your face
• Use a Neti pot to clean the nasal cavity
When self-care isn’t doing the trick or your symptoms continue to worsen over several weeks, you may have developed chronic sinusitis, meaning it could be time to see the doctor. Sinusitis can be caused by things other than allergies, like nasal polyps or an infection. If the cause of your sinusitis is infection, your doctor may prescribe antibiotics or other prescription medicines to treat it.
About The Christ Hospital Health Network
The Christ Hospital Health Network is an acute care hospital located in Mt. Auburn with a remote hospital location in Liberty Township, five ambulatory outpatient centers and dozens of offices conveniently located throughout the region. More than 1,300 talented physicians and more than 6,500 dedicated team members support the Network. Its mission is to improve the health of the community and to create patient value by providing exceptional outcomes and the finest experiences, all in an affordable way. The Network has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the #1 hospital in the Cincinnati Region and awarded Healthgrades “America’s 50 Best Hospitals” for being in the top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year. It is also a Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Award recipient, which recognizes top-performing healthcare organizations that achieve the 95th percentile or above of performance in patient experience. The Christ Hospital is among a select number of hospitals in the nation to be awarded Magnet® recognition for nursing excellence. For more than 130 years, The Christ Hospital has provided compassionate care to those it serves.