2. The following information regarding drugs, medications, and alternative treatments are in some way related to or used in the treatment of Hay Fever. This presentation is intended to be used as information only and NOT as a substitute for the expertise, skills, knowledge, and judgment of healthcare practitioners.

3. “Good afternoon every one, it’s great to see you all here, thank you for coming. Did you know when you woke up this morning there are 50 million Americans suffering with Rhinitis better known as “HAY FEVER.” (acaai, 2014)

4. What is Rhinitis, better known as “ HAY FEVER” Allergic Rhinitis (commonly called Hay Fever ) is a reaction caused by inhaling airborne particles, such as pollen, pet dander, dust particles, and mold spores. (pollen.com).

5. HAY FEVER: Symptoms (Mayoclinic, 2014)

6.  Our body’s immune system is mistakes something harmless like tree pollen for something dangerous like a virus or bacteria.  Genetic condition  Repeated exposure  Something new that your body has never encountered (healthgrades, n.d.)

7.  cigarette smoke  chemicals  cold temperatures  humidity  wind  pollution  hairspray  wood smoke  fumes  having other allergies or asthma  having a blood relative (parent or sibling) with allergies or asthma  living or working in an environment that constantly exposes you to allergens  Reduce quality of live  Poor sleep  Worsening asthma  Sinusitis  Ear infection (healthline, n.d.)

8. Cover-The-Counter  Nasal Decongestant  Benadryl  Claritin-D  Flonase  Zyrtec-D  Sudafed  Antihistamines Prescription Meds  Cromolyn Sodium  Leukotriene Modifier  Nasal Ipratropium  Oral Corticosteroids  Allergy shots  Sinuses Rinse (motherearthnews, n.d.) (WebMD, n.d )

9. ALTERNATIVES TO PRESCRIPTION DRUGS HERBAL  Butterbur  Timothy Grass  Tinospora Cordifolia  Echinacea  Stinging Nettle Leaf  Grape Seed Extract NATURAL  Honey  Vitamin C  Hot Peppers  Chamomile Tea  Garlic  Acupuncture  Self-hypnosis  Vaseline  Onions (motherearthnews, n.d.)

10. As you can tell from the information presented today, there are numerous remedies and choices for treating your hay fever symptoms. As a healthcare professional it was my goal today to provide you with as much information I could within the allotted time that will arm you with additional knowledge when it comes to deciding the best course of treatment for you, the individual. Participating in your healthcare treatments and choices is one of your basic rights. I hope this presentation helped us all to see that one size does not fit all. Therefore; it is important to review the information you received today, do more research or reading on the topic(s), and speak with your healthcare provider regarding any particular treatment option you may be interested. Remember if you desire additional information on anything covered here today or any treatments you may have heard about, you can always contact me via email or we can discuss further at the conclusion of this presentation. So let’s summarize:

13. ATCHOO! ATCHOO! ATCHOO ! BOY DO I FEEL MISERABLE !