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Treating Nasal Allergies: Your Day-to-Day Game Plan

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Plagued by Pollen?

You can't hide from seasonal pollen. But you can shield yourself from this allergen's worse effects: itchy eyes and a stuffy nose.
Relief for Seasonal Allergies

Allergies Keeping You Awake?

Treating allergies at night is essential for restful sleep. But the allergy medicines you take in the day aren’t always best for night.

What’s Best for Allergy Relief at Night?

Blocking Allergy Symptoms

Many doctors say that we're handling allergies all wrong. We should be taking the medicine before allergy symptoms knock us flat.

How Can You Block Allergy Symptoms?

Allergy Relief: Getting Familiar With Allergy Medicine

Allergy medicines abound, but not all treat the same symptoms. Nor are they equally effective.

Get Tips on 8 Common Allergy Medicines

9 Questions and Answers About Allergy Treatment

  1. 1.How will my doctor know what's causing my allergies?
  2. 2.What medicines give allergy relief?
  3. 3.Do allergy shots offer good relief?
  4. 4.What's the difference between an allergy and an allergen?

5 Keys to Allergy Treatment: Making Your Decision

Antihistamines or Decongestants? Understanding Their Benefits
Antihistamines and decongestants are widely used for allergy relief. Who should use these allergy medicines – and who should avoid them?
Can Nasal Steroids Ease Your Congestion?
Allergy experts say inhaled nasal steroids are some of the most effective allergy medicines. What are their benefits? What are their risks?
Leukotriene Modifiers in the Treatment of Allergies
Leukotriene modifiers manage both allergic rhinitis and asthma. How do they work, and what can you expect? Get the facts you need.
Saline Sprays: A Natural Allergy Remedy for Stuffy Noses
Some people prefer natural relief for their congested nose and scratchy throat. How do saline nasal sprays work?
Allergy Treatment: Oral Medications or Nasal Sprays?
Should you take a pill, or take medicine in the form of nasal sprays for allergy relief? Find out what works best.

Allergies and the Risk of Asthma

Would You Recognize a Warning Sign of Asthma?
Many people with allergies develop asthma. And asthma attacks can be serious, even life-threatening.
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