With Spring allergy season in full swing, symptoms like sneezing, a runny nose and itchy, watery eyes seem to be unavoidable. In recent weeks, the pollen counts have risen, causing trouble for allergy sufferers across the country – not just physically but mentally as well. In fact, studies have proven that allergies can make people less alert and focused at home and on the job. Fortunately, over-the-counter allergy medications work hard to provide powerful, 24-hour relief from the worst symptoms without causing drowsiness. In fact, Claritin is the only allergy medicine clinically proven to make allergy sufferers alert and focused, so they can think more clearly. Rather than suffer through your allergy symptoms, it is important to get relief so you can continue to go about your day. SURPRISING STATS: The following 10 markets tout nearly 50% percent of their population currently suffers from allergies! Atlanta Tulsa Milwaukee Tampa Philadelphia Providence Savannah , Denver (60%!) St. Louis, Salt Lake City (72%!) These cities aren’t alone. Weekly reports reveal that cities across the country have a high population of allergy sufferers (your local percentages and statistics to be provided upon booking). For more information, please visit http://claritin.com More about Dr. Janet Engle: Janet P. Engle, PharmD, is the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Clinical Professor of Pharmacy Practice at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) College of Pharmacy . Dr. Engle is the Immediate Past President of the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) and has served several terms as a member of APhA’s Board of Trustees. She is also a past President of the APhA Academy of Pharmacy Practice and Management. In 1994, Dr. Engle was named a Fellow of the APhA Academy of Pharmacy Practice and Management. In 2001, Dr. Engle received the APhA Distinguished Achievement Award for Clinical/Pharmacotherapeutic Practice.