More than 40 million people suffer from nasal allergy symptoms in the United States. Over-the-counter (OTC) medications for allergy relief fill the shelves of retail pharmacies and there always seem to be new ones coming to the market. Choosing the right medication often depends on matching your symptoms with what the colorful medicine box states the drug inside is capable of relieving. It can be very disappointing when runny nose, sneezing and nasal congestion remain unaffected by the...
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Allergic Rhinitis: Decongestants
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Allergic Rhinitis: Antihistamines
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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