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Side Effects For Claritin For Allergies

Q&A: Astelin nasal spray offers reader allergy relief

October 03, 2008
A reader tells Joe and Teresa Graedon of The People's Pharmacy that Astelin nasal spray cleared up her seasonal allergies more effectively than Claritin, Zyrtec, or Allegra. The Graedon's respond with information on the topical antihistamine and they list some of the medication's possible side effects. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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An Allergy Connection
By Rob Streno , Health Expert

...indicating that researchers led by Dr. Min Ku of Allergy & Asthma Care PA in Haddonfield, New... Read more »

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Living Life With Allergies and Without Limits
By Dr. Paula J. Busse , Health Expert

May is Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month.  Over 35 million Americans suffer from seasonal... Read more »

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The Use and Misuse of Over the Counter Antihistamines and Decongestants
By James Thompson, MD , Health Expert

More than 40 million people suffer from nasal allergy symptoms in the United States.... Read more »

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Getting a Handle on Your Child's Fall Nasal Allergies
By Kathleen MacNaughton , Health Expert

...least in most areas of the U.S. And that means nasal allergy symptoms may be increasing as well:... Read more »

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

...patients and parents, how antihistamines and other allergy medications differ in their benefits... Read more »

Health Guide

Allergic Rhinitis: Antihistamines
...of allergic rhinitis. Anti histamines can help relieve:Itching, sneezing, and nasal dischargeOther allergy symptoms unrelated to rhinitis, including hives and some rashesNasal congestion, for some... Read more »
Allergic Rhinitis: Treatment
...decongestants, the patient may need to stop taking them or find alternatives.Preventing the Onset of Allergy AttacksPatients with chronic allergic rhinitis may require daily medications. Patients... Read more »
Allergic Rhinitis: Corticosteroids
...drugs are available for reducing the inflammatory response in allergies.These drugs can help prevent an allergy attack from occurring.Corticosteroid Nasal SpraysNasal-spray corticosteroids... Read more »
Asthma Management and Control
...following:Anti-inflammatory Drugs. Nasal corticosteroids are now considered to be the most effective measure for preventing allergy attacks. Comparison studies are reporting that nasal steroid... Read more »
Allergy to mold: dander - dust
...allergies; Pet allergies Treatment The goal of treating allergic rhinitis is to reduce allergy symptoms caused by the inflammation of affected tissues. The best "treatment" is... Read more »

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Skin rash due to allergic reaction

Image of a skin rash caused by an allergic reaction... Read more »

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