Welcome to Dr. Correa's very first Newsletter!
We are thrilled to introduce our first Newsletter. Our primary aim with this initiative is to keep you abreast of the latest developments in our practice, provide valuable health-related information, and foster a stronger sense of community among all of us.
In our monthly issues, we will share updates about our services, introduce new team members, offer health tips, and discuss recent advances in medical research and treatments. We also hope to use this platform to celebrate our shared achievements and milestones. For example, we are infinitely grateful that our practice is nearly half-way full less than 3 months after opening and we want to thank each one of you for your trust!
An informed patient is a healthier patient! This newsletter is part of our commitment to open, clear, and consistent communication. We encourage you to read it and share it with others who might benefit from the information.
Please feel free to provide feedback on the topics we cover and suggest new ones for future issues. Your input is important to us and will help us make this newsletter a valuable resource for everyone.
Here's to your health and well-being!
Warmly,
Rylie, Mae, and Dr. C
Allergy season is here!
Understanding Seasonal Allergies:
Seasonal allergies, also known as hay fever or allergic rhinitis, are an immune system response to allergens in the environment. Common triggers include pollen from trees, grass, and weeds. Symptoms often include sneezing, runny or stuffy nose, watery and itchy eyes, and itchy throat.
Diagnosis:
If you have had seasonal allergies before, or OTC allergy meds have helped you in the past, it isn't rocket science to diagnose and treat you for seasonal allergies. However, it is also important to differentiate between seasonal allergies and other conditions such as chronic rhinosinusitis and asthma, which may require different treatment approaches. If you are a member of our practice, please do not hesitate to contact us with any new or ongoing symptoms at any time, day or night.
How we can manage this initially:
Monitoring local pollen forecasts (like the Weather Channel) - try to stay indoors when pollen levels are high
Keep windows closed during high pollen times, use air purifiers, and shower after outdoor activities to reduce exposure (pollen can collect on clothes and hair!)
Change sheets weekly
Rinse your nasal passages nightly with sterile (previously boiled/cooled) water + saline packet, such as Neilmed. This will help reduce dust, pollen and debris inside your nasal passages.
Over-the-counter antihistamines, nasal sprays, and decongestants can provide symptomatic relief.
Prescription options include: steroid nasal sprays, non-steroid (antihistmine) nasal sprays (azelastine, dymista), eye drops (azelastine, pataday)
Dr. Correa tries to steer clear of sedating antihistamines like Benadryl/diphenhydramine because in the long term, it can cause weight gain.
It is important to reach out to us if your symptoms are severe, progressive (getting worse), or become disruptive to your daily life. We are here to help!
Best regards,
Aditi Correa, MD
Your Partner In Health
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