Health Awareness No Place Is Free From Allergies In America, According To The Asthma And Allergy Foundation Of America caused by common allergy triggers like pet dander and dust mites. Ragweed and pollen can travel indoors through open windows and doors. This is why the more than 36 million Americans More than 36 million Americans suffer from indoorand outdoorallergies. Indoorallergies can occur year-round and are triggered by substances such as mold, dust mites and pet dander. Outdoorallergies can occur when allergens such as pollen from grasses, weeds andtreesare inhaled into the nose and mouth, causing an allergic response. e Symptomsfor both indoor and outdoor allergies can include itchy, watery eyes, itchy nose orthroat, sneezing and runny nose. @ suffering from seasonal allergies need to be prepared to manage their symptomsthisfall. To help those impacted by allergies, the Asthma and Allergy ranked number 100 on the Allergy Capitals list or number one, it’s essential for allergy sufferers to take the appropriate announced its 2008 Fall Allergy Capitals list, sponsored by the External Foundation of America (AAFA) makers of ZYRTEC. The annual research project ranks thefall’s 100 most challengingcities to live in for people with allergies. Greensboro, N.C. (1) tops this year’s Fall Allergy Capitals™ list, followed by Greenville, S.C. (2); Little Rock, Ark.(3); Raleigh-Durham, N.C. (4); and Jackson, Miss. (5).* No matter where a city ranks on the list of Fall Allergy Capitals, it’s important for people to know if their hometownorarea is included. “Whether a city is steps to manage their allergies,” says Mike Tringale, Director of Affairs at AAFA. city is an Allergy Capital and get information about allergy symptoms, how to reduce exposure to triggers and how to treat their symptomsbetter. To help better manage your allergies, it’s important to know your allergy triggers and figure out ways to reduce exposure to your allergens. Avoiding allergy triggers is not always possible. Medications may be appropriate for sufferers of both indoor and outdoor allergies. This is the first fall season that ZYRTEC is available in most local stores without a prescription, offering many allergy sufferers greater access to a convenient, effective and affordable treatment option. *AAFAis solely responsible for the identification and ranking of the Fall Allergy Capitals. Top-Ten Fall 2008 Allergy Capitals “Allergy sufferers should know what allergens trigger their symptoms and, if appropriate, manage them by taking a medication like ZYRTEC that can alleviate both outdoor and indoor allergies.” To help allergy sufferers manage their worst allergy symptoms and enjoy indoor and outdoor activities this fall, AAFA is directing people to Allergy Savvy.com. By visiting the Web site, Americans can learn if their — gies, people may suffer during the fall from indoor allergies Top-Five Allergy Facts oS (NAPSA)—Many Americans may not be awareoffall allergies, but spring is not the only time you can have a runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing and/or nasal congestion from upper respiratory allergies. In fact, the most common seasonal allergy trigger, ragweed, is usually found in the fall. In addition to outdoor aller- Greenshoro, N.C. Greenville, S.C. Little Rock, Ark. Raleigh-Durham,N.C. Jackson, Miss. Knoxville, Tenn. Grand Rapids, Mich. Wichita, Kan. OklahomaCity, Okla. Madison, Wis. @
