Anti-allergy medications include antihistamines, decongestants, combination drugs, corticosteroids, and others. Antihistamines are used for treating allergy symptoms. They work by preventing the release of histamine in cases of immune responses produced during allergic symptoms. Decongestants are used to relieve congestion, and they are used along with antihistamines to treat allergies. Combination allergy drugs are used to treat multiple allergy symptoms. It contains both antihistamine and decongestant to treat allergies. Steroids are used to reduce inflammation associated with allergies.
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I suffer from chronic allergies. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 45 year old female. I have chronic allergies, which become worse in winter. What can I do, so that I do not need to take anti-allergic medications? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The allergic symptoms usually aggravate during winter season. It continues from November till February based on the climate in your place. You have not mentioned about the allergic site (nose or lung or skin). If it is nose or lung, the dryness due to winter can trigg... Read Full »