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Sunday, October, 25, 2009

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Health Encyclopedia: Allergic Rhinitis Treatment

Treatment


If rhinitis is caused by non-allergic conditions, particularly if there are accompanying symptoms indicating a serious problem, the doctor should treat any underlying disorders. If rhinitis is caused by medications, such as decongestants, the patient may need to stop taking them or find alternatives.

Preventing the Onset of Allergy Attacks

Patients with chronic allergic rhinitis may require daily medications. Patients with severe seasonal allergies should start medications a few weeks bef...

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Expert & Community Posts

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Top 5 Ways to Deal With Eye Allergies
By Kathleen MacNaughton , Health Expert

...symptoms. This is another preventive measure. Use allergy eye drops as needed. I'm referring to... Read more »

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The Road to Reality: Smoking Has Consequences
By Jim Christopher , Health Expert

...cause swelling, even years after a surgery. Also, my eye drops may be the culprit. She gave me a... Read more »

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New OTC Relief for Eye Allergies
By Kathleen MacNaughton , Health Expert

...treating my allergies myself with over the counter eye drops like Visine. I didn't know that... Read more »

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Fall Allergy Relief: Two Products In Stores that Treat Eye Allergy Symptoms
By Kathleen MacNaughton , Health Expert

...made things worse.   I've tried over-the-counter eye drops like Visine Allergy, Natural Tears,... Read more »

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A Bit Hyper and Out of Focus
By Lynne Taetzsch , Health Expert

My life has been so hectic lately that I haven’t had a chance to breathe. Well, that’s what it... Read more »

Health Guide

Glaucoma: Treatment
...previous findings supporting early treatment for glaucoma. Another study found that treatment with eye drops halved the risk of developing open-angle glaucoma in African Americans who had elevated... Read more »
Cataracts: Highlights
...new medications have been approved to treat pain and swelling after cataract surgery. Both of these eye drops are nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs):Bromfenac (Xibrom)Nepafenac... Read more »
Glaucoma: Medications
...(Diamox), methazolamide (Neptazane), and dichlorphenamide (Daranide). Although they are more effective than eye drops, they have significantly more side effects and are rarely used for long-term... Read more »
Glaucoma: Highlights
...IOP may remain stable in some women and increase in others, indicates a 2006 study. Although glaucoma eye drops can increase the risk of some pregnancy problems, especially during the first... Read more »
Glaucoma: Diagnosis
...skilled professional and there are certain common factors:The pupils must also be widely dilated using eye drops before the procedure.Even mild cataracts and a slightly less-than-optimally dilated... Read more »

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