MCG Health, Inc. is a not-for-profit corporation and a health care provider, has presented a study recently warning the golf lovers to be cautious as pollen has attacked the south again.

Looking at the situation, they have already predicted that pine pollen will blanket the area in yellow, including the greens, about a week before the prestigious Masters Tournament. The people prone to allergy have already started experiencing the symptoms. Fortunately pine is a weak allergen however soon late-blooming trees and new grass would release more powerful pollen, which could be dangerous to the golf spectators.

Dr. William Dolen, an Allergist and Immunologist for MCGHealth, and a past President of the ‘American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology ‘specially warns the visitors form up North to be more careful as they are more prone to allergy due to its still being cold there. Since they have yet not confronted any seasonal changes as the people have already in South, they might not think to bring any anti allergens.

He says, “It’s best to start taking allergy medicines about a week or two before coming down, because seasonal allergy symptoms are easier to treat when caught early, before they get severe.”

The various symptoms which they could face are sneezing, dripping and congestion. The condition could worse as they might be associated with intensely itchy, watery eyes. Precautionary measures are advisable as allergies are also one of the causative factors behind asthma.

Dr. Dolen further suggests the golf lovers not to neglect any symptom of allergy as in absence of any proper treatment, allergic rhinitis can cause tiredness, sleepiness and ache, the symptoms common with flu. Asthma should be treated as a medical emergency.

Allergies can be kept best at bay by pre-meditating and continuing the medicine. Dr. Dolen recommends the golf lovers to take immediate care if they have forgotten to carry their medicines while going for any golf event. He advises them to have their doctor back home call something in to a nearby pharmacy.

“It may take a little longer for full relief, but it’s better than having no relief,” he said.

Certain over-the-counter solutions are also available which can cater to the specific needs like an antihistamine, decongestant or nose spray. However it is always advisable to consult a local physician as these solutions might not be able to control the symptoms of allergy.

Antihistamines may help but Dr. Dolen cautions that they may induce drowsiness so if the golfers would be driving to and from the course, it is not recommended for them to take antihistamines which causes sleepiness.

“Golfers should avoid these medications because they might adversely affect their game” he says.

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