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Allergies: Avoiding outdoor triggers
Allergic rhinitis causes symptoms of sneezing, congestion, and a runny nose. But you can control these symptoms with medicine and by avoiding the things that cause them (allergens). If you are allergic to outdoor allergens, such as pollen and mold, you don't have to give up an outdoor life. You just need to know when and how to take precautions.
By taking these precautions, you may have fewer or less severe symptoms.
What do I do first?
Why should I avoid outdoor allergens?
How can I avoid exposure to outdoor allergens?
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| By: | Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: July 2, 2009 |
| Medical Review: | E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine Harold S. Nelson, MD - Allergy and Immunology | |
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