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Vox
31-03-2025
- Health
- Vox
Get ahead of allergy season this year
is a senior reporter at Vox covering mental health, relationships, wellness, money, home life, and work through the lens of meaningful self-improvement. That sneezy, itchy, watery-eyed time of year has yet again returned: it's allergy season. Seasonal allergies are the body's response to pollen from trees and grass; the immune system releases chemicals, like histamines, leukotrienes, and prostaglandins, which cause all those uncomfortable, familiar symptoms. The best way to combat the unpleasant barrage is to get ahead of them, says Russell Leftwich, a fellow at the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology and an adjunct assistant professor of biomedical informatics at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. Since allergy season arrives at roughly the same time every year, Leftwich recommends starting your allergy relief of choice for a few days before pollen levels get too high. (The Weather Channel, AccuWeather, and IQAir provide local pollen monitoring.) If the dizzying variety of drugs at the pharmacy has you confused, here are a few things to know about the most effective types of over-the-counter allergy medications as well as non-pharmaceutical ways to keep your allergies in check. Today, Explained Understand the world with a daily explainer plus the most compelling stories of the day, compiled by news editor Sean Collins. Email (required) Sign Up By submitting your email, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Notice . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Before heading to the drugstore One of the best ways to alleviate allergy symptoms is to prevent pollen from getting into your body in the first place. This means keeping windows closed and wearing a mask while doing yard work, Leftwich says. If you've been outdoors for a while, change your clothes and wash your face when you get home, says Rita Kachru, the chief of allergy and immunology in the department of medicine at UCLA. Related 4 tips for dealing with a ferocious allergy season Another prevention method includes rinsing your nose with a saline solution: a mixture of baking soda, salt, and distilled or boiled water, Kachru says. The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology recommends mixing three tablespoons of iodide-free salt with one teaspoon of baking soda in a small container. Then add one teaspoon of the salt/baking soda mixture to eight ounces of lukewarm distilled or boiled water. You can also buy nasal saline sprays at the drugstore. When to take antihistamines When avoidance strategies aren't totally effective, you can treat your symptoms with over-the-counter allergy medications. One of the major categories of these treatments are antihistamines, which are available in pill, tablet, eye drop, or nasal spray forms. Antihistamines help reduce itchiness and sneezing and are your first line of defense, Kachru says. 'The reason I always start with an antihistamine is because you may just have a day of a high pollen count,' she says, 'and you just need a one-time antihistamine because you're sneezing and you're itchy and you're a little congested.' Kachru and Leftwich suggest opting for long-acting antihistamines — like loratadine (Claritin), cetirizine (Zyrtec), or fexofenadine (Allegra) — over short-acting ones. People can develop a resistance to short-acting antihistamines, like diphenhydramine (Benadryl), very quickly. Plus, Benadryl often makes people sleepy. Both short- and long-acting antihistamines provide relief within 15 to 30 minutes, Kachru says. Take them at the start of the day before you are exposed to pollen. For mild nose itchiness and sneezing, an antihistamine nasal spray, like azelastine (Astepro), might work for you. A common side effect is a metallic taste in the back of the throat, Kachru says. When to try nasal steroid sprays If you're reaching for an antihistamine three to four times a week, Kachru suggests adding a nasal steroid into the mix. Not only do nasal steroids reduce sneezing and itchiness, but they'll help with congestion, too. These include fluticasone (Flonase), budesonide (Benacort), triamcinolone (Nasacort), and mometasone (Nasonex). Nasal steroids do take a few days until you feel the full effects, Kachru says, so don't give up if you don't feel better right away. To properly administer nasal sprays, insert the tip in your nostril and point it toward your ear. A common mistake when using a nasal spray is pointing it straight up your nose. 'It goes up their nose, down their throat and does nothing for them,' Kachru says. 'Or they stick it inwards into their nose, and then they get nosebleeds. … So you want to always make sure that when you put it in, you point it out towards your ear, spray, sniff in, and then do the alternate nostril.' While not a nasal steroid, Kachru advises against using oxymetazoline (Afrin), a nasal spray decongestant. 'Patients who use Afrin regularly end up having really, really severe rebound nasal congestion,' she says. Leftwich advises against decongestants more broadly, as the over-the-counter decongestant medications are not very effective. After a few weeks of daily nasal spray use, you may consider stopping an antihistamine, if you're taking both. 'That's usually what I tell people to do,' Kachru says. 'Eventually just use that antihistamine as needed' because the nasal spray is more effective.
Yahoo
27-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Byron Leftwich seen at Colorado's practice after Deion Sanders said 'big moves are close'
Byron Leftwich seen at Colorado's practice after Deion Sanders said 'big moves are close' Deion Sanders said yesterday that we should expect some big moves on the coaching staff in the next few weeks. Moves may happen sooner rather than later, with one seemingly close to becoming official. Courtesy of Coach Prime's son and Well Off Media's Deion Sanders Jr., former Super Bowl-winning offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich was spotted sporting Colorado football gear and holding a play sheet during Tuesday's practice. Nothing is official, and Deion Sanders is known to bring noteworthy NFL figures to "consult" at various practices. But seeing Leftwich decked out in Colorado gear is a positive sign for his possible future joining the Colorado coaching staff. Leftwich, a former NFL quarterback, last coached with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as their offensive coordinator from 2019 to 2022. He teamed up with head coach Bruce Arians and future Hall of Fame quarterback Tom Brady to win Super Bowl LV. After the 2021 season, Leftwich interviewed with several NFL head coach openings but was not hired. He was fired from Tampa Bay after the 2022 season and hasn't held an official coaching role since. Advertisement As a player, Leftwich was the No. 7 overall pick to the Jaguars in 2003. He played 10 seasons in the NFL, throwing for 10,532 yards with 58 touchdowns and 42 interceptions. He won Super Bowl XLIII with the Pittsburgh Steelers as Ben Roethlisberger's backup. Leftwich would be a tremendous hire for Colorado, as both Arians and Brady applauded him for turning the Buccaneers' offense around. Leftwich's potential role on the Colorado coaching staff remains to be seen, but he would likely be heavily involved with the quarterbacks and offensive game planning. Follow Charlie Strella on X, Threads, and Instagram. Contact/Follow us @BuffaloesWire on X (Twitter), and like our page on Facebook for ongoing coverage of Colorado news, notes and opinions. This article originally appeared on Buffaloes Wire: Colorado football coaching staff could add Byron Leftwich to the mix
USA Today
20-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
LeSean McCoy praises Deion Sanders' coaching staff after Byron Leftwich hire
LeSean McCoy praises Deion Sanders' coaching staff after Byron Leftwich hire This a great pick up … Leftwich is a great coach — LeSean Shady Mccoy (@CutonDime25) March 19, 2025 Deion Sanders is known for his swag and celebrity status, and he has brought that to his Colorado coaching staff in the best possible way. With three NFL Hall of Famers, Marshall Faulk, Warren Sapp, and Coach Prime himself, already on the staff, any more stars would be just gravy as Coach Prime puts together one of the most star-studded coaching staffs in the country. Yesterday, it was reported that Super Bowl-winning offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich was joining the ranks in an unspecified role. Colorado fans reacted positively to this news, but the hire also caught the eye of one of Leftwich's former players, two-time NFL All-Pro running back LeSean McCoy. McCoy posted to his X account that he approves of Colorado hiring his former offensive coordinator. The two-time Super Bowl champion played under Leftwich during his final year in the NFL when he played ten games with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. McCoy did not play much during the Bucs Super Bowl-winning season, but clearly, Leftwich left an imprint on one of the best running backs of his generation. McCoy has been a vocal proponent of college and NFL teams hiring more former players because they have been through the ringer before. He previously posted on social media that he thought Warren Sapp's joining Colorado was the perfect example of what needs to continue to happen. Deion Sanders has been leading the charge in hiring former players, with Domata Peko and Andre Gurode also joining his staff this offseason. Follow Charlie Strella on X, Threads, and Instagram. Contact/Follow us @BuffaloesWire on X (Twitter), and like our page on Facebook for ongoing coverage of Colorado news, notes and opinions.
Yahoo
20-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Former Bucs offensive coordinator and NFL QB Byron Leftwich joining Colorado's staff as an assistant
Deion Sanders is adding another former NFL player to his coaching staff. Former NFL quarterback and offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich has joined Colorado's staff according to multiple reports. Leftwich's addition comes after he was seen at Colorado practices wearijng team gear and after the team hired Marshall Faulk as its running backs coach earlier this offseason. Warren Sapp is a defensive quality control analyst, former NFL offensive lineman Phil Loadholt coaches the offensive line and ex-NFL defensive lineman Damione Lewis is the team's defensive line coach. Per DNVR, Leftwich will work with the team's quarterbacks. Leftwich, 45, was the offensive coordinator for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from 2019 through 2022 as the Bucs won a Super Bowl following the 2020 season with Tom Brady at quarterback. He interviewed for head coaching positions across the league during his tenure but never got a head coaching job before he was fired by the Bucs after a disappointing 2022 season. The former Marshall star was the No. 7 pick in the 2003 NFL Draft after he threw for nearly 12,000 yards in his career with the Thundering Herd. Leftwich was selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars and played for the team for four seasons before joining the Falcons, Steelers and Buccaneers ahead of three final seasons in the league with Pittsburgh from 2010 through 2012. Through his NFL career, Leftwich was 930-of-1,605 passing for 10,532 yards and threw 58 TDs with 42 interceptions. Colorado is looking to back up its breakthrough 2024 season in 2025 while needing to replace its two stars. Heisman-winning DB/WR Travis Hunter and QB Shedeur Sanders are both expected to be first-round picks in the 2025 NFL Draft. The team signed five-star QB JuJu Lewis in December and aded former Liberty QB Kaidon Salter via the transfer portal.
USA Today
20-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Byron Leftwich joining Deion Sanders' coaching staff per report
Byron Leftwich joining Deion Sanders' coaching staff per report Former #Bucs OC Byron Leftwich is back in coaching as he is joining Deion Sanders' staff at Colorado. Leftwich interviewed for multiple NFL jobs this past cycle (Pats HC, Seahawks OC) but now makes the move to college. — Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) March 19, 2025 The 'big moves' Deion Sanders was hinting at about his coaching staff are taking place earlier than even he suggested. After it was leaked that former Super Bowl-winning offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich was at Colorado's practice yesterday, it appears Leftwich is joining Coach Prime's staff in Boulder. Fox Sports NFL insider Jordan Schultz reported that the former Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator is joining Deion Sanders' staff. Schultz didn't specify what role Leftwich would have, but it is widely speculated that it could be as the Buffaloes' quarterback's coach. The program or the university has not officially announced the signing yet. After being out of the official coaching ranks since he was fired from the Bucs in 2022, Schultz reported that Leftwich interviewed for multiple NFL roles this past offseason. Leftwich, 45, was the Buccaneers' offensive coordinator when they won Super Bowl LV in 2021. Tom Brady was Leftwich's quarterback in Tampa, and Brady often praised Leftwich for turning around the Bucs' offense. Whatever role Leftwich has with Colorado, his coaching staff experience speaks for itself, and he is another high-profile hire after Marshall Faulk was brought in to coach the running backs. As a player, Leftwich won a Super Bowl with the Pittsburgh Steelers as Ben Roethlisberger's backup in 2009. He played 10 seasons in the NFL, throwing for 10,532 yards with 58 touchdowns and 42 interceptions. He also won Super Bowl XLIII with the Pittsburgh Steelers as Ben Roethlisberger's backup. Follow Charlie Strella on X, Threads, and Instagram. Contact/Follow us @BuffaloesWire on X (Twitter), and like our page on Facebook for ongoing coverage of Colorado news, notes and opinions.
