INTRODUCTION
Attention Getter: An anonymous author once said, “The difference between an itch and an allergy is about one hundred bucks” (Iz Quotes, n.d.).
Psychological Orientation: We are living in the allergy season, with the rise of pollen and environmental factors, causing them to affect 10-30% of the global population (Schmidt, 2016). As I began following the reports of allergies, I first did not understand why our bodies respond to certain allergens negatively and how it can be treated. So, I did research to teach myself.
Logical Orientation: As many of us often deal with seasonal allergies, it is important to know where our seasonal allergies come from, the symptoms, and how it can be treated. In these next few minutes I want to …show more content…
Nasal Congestion is an early symptom of allergies (Schroeder, Knut, Richards, & Sara, 2012)
1. Explain how nasal congestion occurs
2. Explain what happens when it is untreated
B. Sore, itchy throat turns into a full blown cough
C. Skin and lab tests are used for diagnosis (Horner, 2017)

Transition: Once the symptoms of seasonal allergies are diagnosed, let us take a look at the available treatments.

III. Seasonal allergies can be treated through the use of medication (Cohen, 2013).
A. Examples
1. Antihistamines
2. Nasal Sprays
3. Decongestants
B. Depending on the severity of the allergies, a doctor may prescribe medication to cater needs.

CONCLUSION
Logical Closure: We now have a clearer understanding of where our seasonal allergies come from, the symptoms, and how it can be treated through medication.
Psychological Closure: As I stated in earlier, we are going through a season change, meaning that we are prone to having allergies. It is helpful for us to understand the source and treatment of seasonal allergies.
Clincher: As an anonymous author once said, “The difference between an itch and an allergy is about one hundred bucks,” and now we can all understand how allergies work in our bodies and the treatments to