Severe Allergic Side Effects
Allergic rhinitis affects about 20 percent of the American population and ranks as one of the most common illnesses in the U.S. The symptoms occur in the nose and eyes and usually occur after exposure to dust, danders, or certain seasonal pollens in people that are allergic to these substances.
Two-thirds of all patients have symptoms of allergic rhinitis...
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Allergic Rhinitis: Antihistamines
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
ImmunotherapyImmunotherapy (commonly called "allergy shots") is a safe and effective treatment for patients with allergies. It is based on the... Read more »
Allergic Rhinitis: Other Treatments
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Allergic Rhinitis: Decongestants
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Allergic Rhinitis: Causes
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
CausesThe allergic process, called atopy, occurs when the body overreacts to a substance that it senses as a foreign invader." The immune system... Read more »
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