Zagat Survey(R), the leading publisher of consumer-based leisure
content, and GlaxoSmithKline, maker of the allergy medication Veramyst(TM)
(fluticasone furoate) Nasal Spray, have created Out & About with Allergies: An
Insider's Guide to Enjoying the City. Actor and allergy sufferer James
Denton of Desperate Housewives is helping introduce the guide in order to
bring attention to seasonal allergies and to encourage other allergy
sufferers to manage their symptoms so that they can better enjoy outdoor
experiences.
"I suffer with seasonal allergies, so I know how important it is to
manage my symptoms," Denton said. "And for people like me who love the
outdoors, this special-edition Zagat Guide introduces new places you can
really enjoy when your allergy symptoms are under control."
The guide covers chic restaurants with outdoor dining and rooftop bars
as well as secluded gardens and walking paths in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago,
Cincinnati, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Denver, Houston, Las Vegas, Los Angeles,
Miami, New Orleans, New York, Orlando/Tampa, Philadelphia,
Phoenix/Scottsdale, Salt Lake City, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle and
Washington, DC. Out & About with Allergies also features useful tips for
managing seasonal and year-round allergy symptoms.
"People with allergies may feel miserable, particularly if they
experience multiple symptoms that persist for weeks to a few months," said
Mark Mehle, M.D., clinical assistant professor at Northeastern Ohio
Universities College of Medicine. "Allergy symptoms -- stuffy nose and red,
itchy watery eyes -- may cause people to avoid the outdoors just when the
weather is at its best."
About Nasal Allergies
One of the most prevalent chronic diseases in the U.S., nasal
allergies, also known as allergic rhinitis, affect up to 40 million people
annually, including 10 to 30 percent of adults and up to 40 percent of
children.
Nasal allergies refer to inflammation of the lining of the nose.
Inflammation can be caused by allergies to pollen, animal dander, house
dust mite or mold spores. People with nasal allergies tend to have stuffy,
runny, and itchy noses, may sneeze a lot, or have red, itchy, watery eyes.
Some people with nasal allergies suffer from seasonal allergies (or hay
fever), while others have year-round allergies. Seasonal allergies are
usually triggered by pollens, and as the name implies, occur during certain
seasons and last a few weeks to a few months. Year-round allergy symptoms
are triggered by dust mites, animal dander or mold.
About Veramyst
Veramyst Nasal Spray treats seasonal and year-round nasal allergy
symptoms in adults and children 2 years and older.
For seasonal allergies, Veramyst helps patients twelve years and older
treat multiple symptoms, such as sneezing, congestion, itchy and runny
nose, and red, itchy and watery eyes with one medicine. For year-round
allergies, Veramyst treats only nasal symptoms, including sneezing,
congestion and itchy and runny nose.
For patients twelve years and older with seasonal allergies, Veramyst
has also demonstrated improvement in overall allergy-related quality of
life. However, for patients with year-round allergies, similar benefit has
not been established.
Important Information about Veramyst
Side effects include nosebleed or nasal sores. Nasal fungal infection,
glaucoma or cataracts may occur. Patients should have regular eye exams.
Veramyst should not be sprayed in the eyes.
Available by prescription only. For best results use Veramyst once
daily. Maximum relief may take several days. Individual results may vary.
About GlaxoSmithKline
GlaxoSmithKline (NYSE: GSK) is one of the world's leading
research-based pharmaceutical and healthcare companies. GlaxoSmithKline is
committed to improving the quality of human life by enabling people to do
more, feel better, and live longer. For company information visit
http://www.gsk.com.
The free guide is available at http://www.outandaboutwithallergies.com.
