EE YOUR DOCTO 2 This Allergy Season, Feel Good And Look Great (NAPSA)—Many seasonal allergy sufferers may not be aware fall allergy seasons that is caused by the body’s reaction to allergens itchy, watery red eyes can cause swelling and redness around the eyes and nose. But, help is on the way. Michael Kaliner, M.D., Medical Director at the Institute for Asthma and Allergies at Washington Hospital Center andcelebrity makeup artist Paula Dorf are offering women practical advice about medical treatment and cosmetic techniques to help them managetheir allergies this Typical allergens that cause seasonal allergies are grass, tree and weed pollens. Symptoms typically affect the nose, but many patients also report itchy, watery red eyes and sneezing. The symptoms of season allergies can be managed effectively with prescription nonsedating antihistamines such as Allegra that a runny nose, sneezing and spring. “The best way to manage the irritation and discomfort of allergies is to not suffer with the symptoms in the first place,” said Kaliner. “Allergy sufferers should see their doctors before the peak of spring allergy season to seek treatment with a nonsedatingprescription antihistamine.” While the key to preventing itchy, watery red eyes and a runny nose starts with proper allergy treatment, Dorf has come to the rescue with practical makeuptips that can minimize the unsightly side effects of allergies. “Many of my clients need a quick fix to help conceal the condition’s effect on their appearance,” commented Dorf, who recom mendsthe following simple tips to help seasonalallergy sufferers put their best face forward: Avoid alcoholbased toners and use a moisturizer with Vita0692C1 entering the respiratory tract. gfe k 6 min E, especially around the nose and eyes to hide broken capillaries and reduce the appearance of darkcircles. * Use mascara to “open up” and give lift to itchy, watery and puffy eyes. Also, curled lashes draw the attention upward, making eyes look less droopy. To help direct attention away from puffiness caused by rubbing itchy eyes, use a light textured cream with a hint of color to smooth and neutralize the eyelid. * To brighten your mood and your outlook, always wearlipstick! To obtain more free makeuptips and additional information about allergies, Internet users can visit the “Making Up for Allergies” Web site at www.allergymakeup.com. Seasonal allergies, which are commonly referred to as “hay fever,” are a chronic condition occurring during the spring and (fexofenadine HC1), which does not cause the drowsy feeling you can get from some other allergy medications. Allegra 180 mg oncedaily tablets provide fast, powerful, safe and effective relief of seasonalallergies in patients 12 years and older. Allegra 180 milligram (mg) tablets, once daily, is indicated for the treatment of symptoms in patients 12 years and older who have seasonalallergies. The most commonly reported adverse events with Allegra (fexofenadine HC1) 180 mg and placebo, respectively, in seasonal allergy patients 12 years and older are headache (10.6 percent vs. 7.5 percent), upper respiratory tract infection (3.2 percent vs. 3.1 percent) and back pain (2.8 percent vs. 1.4 percent). To receive prescribing information call 800/5523656 or visit the Aventis Pharmaceuticals U.S. Web site at http://www.aventis pharmaus.com.
