Michael took Zyrtec every morning for 15 years.

Same time. Same dose. Every single day.

His allergies were "managed"—but never actually better. Some days were okay. Most days were frustrating. And lately, the medicine seemed to just... stop working.

Sound familiar?

Here's what Michael didn't know: He was making the same mistake most allergy sufferers make—and his regular doctor never caught it.

The 3 medication mistakes keeping you miserable:

Mistake #1: Taking antihistamines "as needed"

Most people take allergy medicine only when symptoms hit. But antihistamines work best when taken BEFORE allergen exposure. By the time you're sneezing, your immune system is already in overdrive.

What to do instead: Take them consistently during your trigger seasons—even on "good days."

Mistake #2: Using the same medication year after year

Your body can develop tolerance to antihistamines. That Claritin that worked great 5 years ago? Your immune system may have adapted to it.

What to do instead: Rotate medications or consider a different approach entirely (like immunotherapy).

Mistake #3: Not knowing your SPECIFIC triggers

Michael thought he was allergic to "spring pollen." Turns out, he's specifically allergic to oak, grass, and dust mites—but NOT the tree he thought was causing his symptoms.

He was taking medication for the wrong things.

What to do instead: Get proper allergy testing to know exactly what you're fighting.

Michael's breakthrough moment:

After 15 years of "managing" his allergies, Michael had a virtual consultation with Dr. Manoukian at HeyAllergy.

Here's what changed:

✓ Blood test revealed his actual triggers (not what he assumed)
✓ Medication rotation plan to prevent tolerance
✓ Proper timing strategy for maximum effectiveness
✓ Started HeyPak® drops to address root cause, not just symptoms

6 months later: Michael rarely needs his antihistamines at all.

Are you making these same mistakes?

Most people are. And most regular doctors don't have time to explain the nuances of proper allergy medication use.

That's where specialist care makes all the difference.

What happens in a specialist consultation:

30 minutes with a board-certified allergist who:

• Reviews your current medication strategy

• Identifies what's working and what's not

• Orders proper testing to reveal your actual triggers

• Creates a customized plan (not one-size-fits-all)

• Discusses long-term solutions like immunotherapy

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Why January is actually the perfect time:

✓ New insurance benefits just kicked in
✓ HSA/FSA accounts just refilled
✓ Indoor allergen season is at its worst
✓ Time to fix this BEFORE spring hits

Insurance accepted: Medicare + most major PPO plans
States: CA, FL, NY, TX, IL, NV, PA

The difference between managing and solving:

Michael spent 15 years managing symptoms with daily medication.

Now he's actually addressing the root cause. His medication use has dropped 80%. His quality of life has improved dramatically.

That's the difference between a prescription and a plan.

To better allergy management,
Dr. Manoukian & The HeyAllergy Team

P.S. Still taking the same allergy medicine you started years ago? That might be the problem. A quick specialist consultation can reveal whether your current approach is actually working—or just keeping you stuck.

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