Allergic Rhinitis (Hay Fever) affects about 30 million people in America and has increased in prevalence over the last 25 years. Allergy medications have dominated the shelves in many pharmacies as a result of the increasing brands of antihistamines, nasal sprays and decongestants. Despite the plethora of remedies, both over the counter (OTC) and by prescription, many people continue to suffer from chronic nasal congestion and post-nasal drainage.
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
AntihistaminesHistamine is one of the chemicals released when antibodies overreact to allergens. It is the cause of many symptoms of allergic... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Hay fever; Nasal allergiesTreatmentThe best treatment is to avoid what causes your allergic symptoms in the first place. It may be impossible to... Read more »
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Allergies are abnormal reactions to ordinarily harmless substances. The sensitizing substances, called allergens, may be inhaled, swallowed, or come... Read more »
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Hay Fever
strategies focus on impeding the function of the IgE antibodies, interruption of the release of antigen-induced autocoids (histamine and eicosanoids)... Read more »
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