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Saira Sheikh, MD<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A Charlotte Observer<\/a><\/em> report on the spring pollen haze over North Carolina recognizes that\u00a0 many people suffer from itchy eyes and a runny nose when going outside. \u00a0Saira Sheikh<\/a>, MD, associate professor of medicine in the division of rheumatology, allergy and immunology offered tips for avoiding the worst impacts of the annual event.<\/p>\n

\u201cPick a time of the day when the pollen counts are not as high so you\u2019re not feeling worsening symptoms,\u201d Sheikh said.<\/p>\n

She also said it’s a good idea to stay inside when it is windy and right before thunderstorms because the kinds of pollen that cause allergies are blowing everywhere.<\/p>\n

Read the article<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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