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Sunday, October, 25, 2009

Benefits And Side Effects Of Antihistamines

Health Encyclopedia: Sinusitis Treatment For Chronic Sinusitis

Treatment for Chronic Sinusitis


Determining and Treating any Underlying Conditions. A thorough diagnostic work-up should be performed to rule out any underlying conditions, including but not limited to allergies, asthma, any immune problems, gastroesophageal reflux disorder, and structural problems in the nasal passages. If a primary trigger for chronic sinusitis can be identified, it should be treated or controlled if possible.

Initial Treatment of Sinusitis. For treatment of chronic sinusitis it...

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Expert & Community Posts

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Three Reasons Your Hay Fever Treatment May Be Failing
By James Thompson, MD , Health Expert

...to relieve symptoms of nasal-sinus congestion.   Antihistamines chiefly dry up the nose and... Read more »

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Is Your Allergy Medicine Safe?
By Kathleen MacNaughton , Health Expert

...talk with your doctor to weigh the risks versus the benefits for your situation before any... Read more »

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3 Tips for Treating Allergies Without Going Broke
By Kathleen MacNaughton , Health Expert

...are tons of what are known as "first generation" antihistamines available over the counter.... Read more »

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One Doc's Opinion: Regarding Direct to Consumer Drug Marketing
By James Thompson, MD , Health Expert

...more time explaining to patients and parents, how antihistamines and other allergy medications... Read more »

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How Can You Know Which Allergy Medicine Is Best?
By Kathleen MacNaughton , Health Expert

...sneezing, nasal stuffiness, sniffling, and itching. So, antihistamines help relieve or prevent... Read more »

Health Guide

Singulair Suicide Risk Analysis
...evidence is not definitive and for concern of declines in asthma control amongst many patients who benefit from these medications: "There are no data from well-designed studies to indicate a link... Read more »
Dexedrine
...increase acidity (such as citrus juices)Adrenegic blockersAntacidsTricyclic antidepressantsMAOI inhibitorsAntihistaminesAntihypertensive medicationsChlorpromzinesExthosuximideHaloperidolLithium... Read more »
Allergic Rhinitis: Corticosteroids
...nasal passages.Comparison studies report that nasal steroid sprays work better than second generation antihistamines, such as loratadine (Claritin) and cetirizine (Zyrtec), and are possibly even... Read more »
Insomnia: Medications
...anxiety, treating these problems first may be the best approach.Common Non-Prescription DrugsBrands with Antihistamines. Many over-the-counter sleeping medications use antihistamines, which cause... Read more »
Allergic Rhinitis: Other Treatments
...rhinitis:Grapeseed extract is sometimes touted as a natural antihistamine. A 2002 study, however, reported no benefits from it.A 2002 study found no benefits with homeopathy immunotherapy for... Read more »

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This combination medication is used to temporarily treat runny/stuffy nose and other symptoms... Read more »

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...medication, remember he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of... Read more »

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...relieve stuffy nose and ear congestion symptoms. Antihistamines relieve watery eyes, itchy... Read more »

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...codeine)drugs used to aid sleepdrowsiness-causing antihistamines (e.g., diphenhydramine)other... Read more »

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