Sneezes, sniffles, runny noses, and hacking coughs are present all around the school. No it’s not the flu – it’s allergies.
As allergy season starts students are plagued with the symptoms of seasonal allergies from pollen and other allergens in the air.
“Sometimes I can’t breathe through my nose; it gets so clogged up. It makes it really hard to breathe,” Tanya Thongkam, freshman, said.
While some students try the nurse for relief from the problems, there is only a limited amount the nurse can do for you.
“The only thing that will really help is medication, especially prescription medication, but there is nothing I can do unless the student’s parent drops it off.” Jessica Garza, LVN (Licensed Vocational Nurse), said.
While allergy ridden students flock into the nurse’s office, teachers and students alike have problems dealing with allergies in class.
“I think it makes the students feel bad and they get distracted, and are worried and embarrassed and sometimes it is just too much for them to deal with,” Stacia FitzSimon, DATA Director, said.
Not only do students suffer from allergies, but teachers do also and some would say they suffer more.
“Along with not feeling well at all, their abilities for patience is tested. They aren’t able to give the 110 percent that is expected of them,” FitzSimon, said.
With stuffy noses and hacking coughs, allergies will come and go – plaguing students and teachers alike. The most we could hope for is it to not affect the highest standards we hold our teachers and students up to.
