What to know about this flu season during the COVID-19 pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic stretches on, and we’re entering what’s typically considered flu season. How can we take what we’ve learned from last year and apply it to this year’s flu season?
No more shots? Allergy sufferers find new relief in liquid drops
The melting snow was a welcome sight to many people, except perhaps allergy sufferers. The warmer weather and arrival of spring also signals the beginning of pollen - among other irritants - season in Ohio.
However, a new treatment may allow some patients with allergies to replace weekly injections with a few liquid drops.SLIT (sublingual immunotherapy) utilizes under-the-tongue liquid drops and has shown success in alleviating allergy symptoms – not to mention being more convenient for patients.
Jeannie Lilly started SLIT therapy in 2012 after meeting with allergy and immunology doctors at Ohio State. She found relief by taking a couple liquid drops each morning to treat her pollen allergies.
“I can finally sit on my deck and not worry about it,” Lilly says. “My allergies are controlled.”
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