Medications
Medication you use depends on the type of allergy. Chronic allergies require daily doses. Steroids (Nasal corticosteroids) are effective in preventing allergy attacks. Antihistamines like Claritin and Benadryl helps with sneezing and itching. Allergy shots (immunotherapy) are prescribed for more severe allergies.
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Nasal Steroids Instead of Antibiotics for Treatment of Acute Rhinosinusitis?
Months ago some qualified researchers (physician specialists in this case) published an article in Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology which reported superior outcomes of intranasal steroid (INS) compared to antibiotic or placebo (a substance containing no medication but made to look like medication) in a clinical trial involving over nine…
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Kathi MacNaughton, Health Pro, commented on How Can You Know Which Allergy Medicine… You need to consult with a doctor who can see firsthand what is going…
James Thompson MD, Health Pro, commented on Decongestant Nasal Sprays: Beware of… P-girl, Sorry I missed responding to you six months ago. Guess you…
Kathi MacNaughton, Health Pro, answered I have been taking allerx dose pack and… Hi Maria... There are a number of other combo drugs with that formula.…
Kathi MacNaughton, Health Pro, posted Are You Getting the Most Out of Allegra? The quick answer to the question above is probably not, unless you're taking…
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