As trees blossom and shed their pollen and grasses and weeds germinate in yards and fields across America, allergy sufferers are retreating indoors with seemingly no relief in sight. MinuteClinic, the walk-in medical clinic inside select CVS/pharmacy stores, can help patients breathe easier and take control of their allergies this spring with treatment services available seven days a week, including weekday evening hours.
"It's simple to suggest to allergy sufferers that they stay indoors and turn on the air conditioning, but for most, that's not a practical solution, especially when they want to mow the lawn, plant a garden and or see a child's Little League game," said Andrew Sussman, M.D., President, MinuteClinic and Senior Vice President/ Associate Chief Medical Officer, CVS Caremark. "MinuteClinic practitioners can assess a patient's condition and recommend an appropriate course of treatment that may include prescription medications to provide relief and clear nasal pathways before they become overly inflamed."
Allergies are one of the most common yet overlooked diseases in the United States. An estimated 40 million Americans suffer from seasonal indoor/outdoor allergies according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America.