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Allergic Rhinitis
Discusses allergic rhinitis. Covers common immediate and chronic symptoms. Looks at what increases risk. Covers treatment options. Offers prevention and treatment tips.
Allergies: Should I Take Allergy Shots?
Guides you through decision to have allergy-shot immunotherapy to treat allergic rhinitis (hay fever) and allergic asthma. Explains how allergy shots work. Covers who should not have them. Includes interactive tool to help you make your decision.
Allergies: Avoiding Indoor Triggers
Discusses ways to avoid indoor allergy triggers. Covers common indoor allergens such as dust mites and pet dander. Offers cleaning tips to reduce allergens in the home.
Allergies: Avoiding Outdoor Triggers
When you have allergies, you may feel better or worse at different times of the year. Learning what triggers your allergy symptoms will help you manage and treat your allergies. Managing your allergies is an important part of your health and can help you avoid other problems.
Allergies: Rush Immunotherapy
Accelerated, or rush, immunotherapy (allergy shots) is done very quickly to increase your tolerance to an allergen. There are different schedules for the shots that try to achieve a maintenance dose more quickly than usual. For example, a rush immunotherapy schedule might include: Shots given every few hours instead of...
Allergy Shots for Allergic Rhinitis
Explains what allergy-shot immunotherapy is, why it is done, and what allergies it can help. Covers how it is done, how well it works, and what to expect after treatment. Covers risk factors.
Over-the-Counter Medicines for Allergies
Make sure you know about each of the medicines you take. This includes why you take it, how to take it, what you can expect while you're taking it, and any warnings about the medicine. The information provided here is general. So be sure to read the information that came with your medicine. If you have any questions or...
Budesonide Nasal Spray
(byoo des' oh nide) Brand Name(s): Rhinocort® Aqua Nasal Spray¶, Rhinocort® Allergy Spray; also available generically Budesonide nasal spray is used to relieve sneezing, runny, stuffy, or itchy nose caused by hay fever or other allergies (caused by...
Triamcinolone Nasal Spray
(trye'' am sin' oh lone) Brand Name(s): Nasacort® Allergy 24HR, Nasacort® AQ Nasal Spray®¶, Allernaze®; also available generically Triamcinolone nasal spray is used to relieve sneezing, runny, stuffy, or itchy nose and itchy, watery eyes caused by...
Azelastine Nasal Spray
(a zel' as teen) Brand Name(s): Astelin® Nasal Spray¶, Astepro Allergy® Nasal Spray, Dymista® Nasal Spray (as a combination product containing Fluticasone, Azelastine); also available generically Prescription and nonprescription (over the counter)
Fluticasone Nasal Spray
(floo tik' a sone) Brand Name(s): Flonase® Nasal Spray¶, Flonase® Allergy Relief Nasal Spray, Flonase® Sensimist Allergy Relief Nasal Spray, Xhance® Nasal Spray, Dymista® Nasal Spray (as a combination product containing Fluticasone, Azelastine);
Controlling Dust, Dust Mites, and Other Allergens in Your Home
Dust and dust mites are a common indoor allergen. Allergens are things that can trigger an allergic reaction. Allergens can cause a rash, a stuffy nose, or other symptoms such as wheezing or coughing. Dust mites are visible only through a...
Ear, Nose, and Throat
Provides links to info on sore throats, ear infections, and sinusitis. Also has info on mononucleosis tests and decision aids for sleep apnea and allergies.
Allergic Rhinitis: Common Triggers
When you have allergies, you may feel better or worse at different times of the year. Learning what triggers your allergy symptoms will help you manage and treat your allergies. Managing your allergies is an important part of your health and can help you avoid other problems. Pollen Plants make pollen. The pollens that...
Pseudoephedrine
(soo doe e fed' rin) Brand Name(s): Afrinol®¶, Cenafed®¶, Children's Sudafed Nasal Decongestant®, Congestaclear®¶, Efidac®¶, Myfedrine®¶, Pseudocot®¶, Ridafed®¶, Silfedrine®, Sudafed 12/24 Hour®, Sudafed Congestion®, Sudodrin®¶, SudoGest®, Sudrine®¶,
Phenylephrine
(fen il ef' rin) Brand Name(s): Children's Sudafed PE Nasal Decongestant®, Lusonal®§, PediaCare Children's Decongestant®, Sudafed PE Congestion®, Suphedrin PE®, A Tan 12x Suspension® (as a combination product containing Phenylephrine, Pyrilamine)§,
Coughs, Age 11 and Younger
Briefly discusses causes of coughs in children, including common cold, bronchitis, pneumonia, asthma, allergies, choking, and chemicals in the air. Offers interactive tool to help decide when to seek care. Also offers home treatment tips.
Respiratory Problems, Age 12 and Older
Briefly discusses respiratory problems that older children and adults can have. Covers viral and bacterial infections, allergies, and asthma. Offers interactive tool to help decide when to seek care. Also offers home treatment tips.