School may be out for summer, but so are the outdoor allergy triggers. The good news is many allergy medications are now available without need for a prescription from your doctor. But unfortunately the over-the-counter (OTC) antihistamines and antihistamine-decongestant combinations are very expensive and sold in less than 30-day packets in many cases. Besides the cost and quantity issues brought on by OTC allergy medications, there are other concerns shared by allergists.
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