The best treatment is to avoid the causes of allergy symptoms in the first place. It may be impossible to completely avoid all the triggers, but can often take steps to reduce exposure.
There are many different drugs to treat allergic rhinitis. Which your doctor prescribes depends on the type and severity of your symptoms, your age and if you have other medical conditions (like asthma).
For mild allergic rhinitis, nasal wash can help remove mucus from the nose. You can purchase a saline solution is a drug store or make one at home, using a cup of lukewarm water, half teaspoon salt and a pinch of baking soda.
Treatments for allergic rhinitis include:
ANTIHISTAMINES
Antihistamines work well to treat allergy symptoms, especially if your symptoms do not happen very often, or do not last very long.
Oral antihistamines can relieve mild to moderate symptoms, but many can cause drowsiness. Some can be bought over the counter without a prescription. Talk with your doctor before giving your child, because these drugs may affect learning.
Newer antihistamines cause little or no drowsiness. Some are available over the counter. Usually do not interfere with learning. These include loratadine (Claritin) and cetirizine (Zyrtec). Other antihistamines are available by prescription.
Azelastine (Astelin) nasal spray is an antihistamine used to treat allergic rhinitis.
CORTICOSTEROIDS
Corticosteroid nasal sprays are the most effective treatment for allergic rhinitis.
They work best when used non-stop, but they can also be useful when used for short periods.
Many brands are available. You need a doctor's prescription. They are safe for children and adults.
Decongestants
Decongestants may also be useful in reducing symptoms such as nasal congestion.
Decongestant nasal sprays should not be used for more than three days.
Be careful when using over-the-counter saline nasal sprays that contain benzalkonium chloride. These can actually worsen symptoms and cause infection.
OTHER TREATMENTS
The leukotriene inhibitor Singulair is a prescription medicine approved to help control asthma and to help relieve symptoms of seasonal allergies.
Some diseases caused by allergies (such as asthma and eczema) may require other treatments.
Desensitization
Desensitization (immunotherapy) are occasionally recommended if the allergen can not be avoided and if symptoms are hard to control. This includes regular injections of the allergen in increasing doses (each dose is slightly higher than the previous dose) that can help the body adapt to the antigen.
There are many different drugs to treat allergic rhinitis. Which your doctor prescribes depends on the type and severity of your symptoms, your age and if you have other medical conditions (like asthma).
For mild allergic rhinitis, nasal wash can help remove mucus from the nose. You can purchase a saline solution is a drug store or make one at home, using a cup of lukewarm water, half teaspoon salt and a pinch of baking soda.
Treatments for allergic rhinitis include:
ANTIHISTAMINES
Antihistamines work well to treat allergy symptoms, especially if your symptoms do not happen very often, or do not last very long.
Oral antihistamines can relieve mild to moderate symptoms, but many can cause drowsiness. Some can be bought over the counter without a prescription. Talk with your doctor before giving your child, because these drugs may affect learning.
Newer antihistamines cause little or no drowsiness. Some are available over the counter. Usually do not interfere with learning. These include loratadine (Claritin) and cetirizine (Zyrtec). Other antihistamines are available by prescription.
Azelastine (Astelin) nasal spray is an antihistamine used to treat allergic rhinitis.
CORTICOSTEROIDS
Corticosteroid nasal sprays are the most effective treatment for allergic rhinitis.
They work best when used non-stop, but they can also be useful when used for short periods.
Many brands are available. You need a doctor's prescription. They are safe for children and adults.
Decongestants
Decongestants may also be useful in reducing symptoms such as nasal congestion.
Decongestant nasal sprays should not be used for more than three days.
Be careful when using over-the-counter saline nasal sprays that contain benzalkonium chloride. These can actually worsen symptoms and cause infection.
OTHER TREATMENTS
The leukotriene inhibitor Singulair is a prescription medicine approved to help control asthma and to help relieve symptoms of seasonal allergies.
Some diseases caused by allergies (such as asthma and eczema) may require other treatments.
Desensitization
Desensitization (immunotherapy) are occasionally recommended if the allergen can not be avoided and if symptoms are hard to control. This includes regular injections of the allergen in increasing doses (each dose is slightly higher than the previous dose) that can help the body adapt to the antigen.
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