There are lots of allergy treatment options. Over-the-counter and prescription medications can ease annoying symptoms. Allergy shots also help.
Allergy Medications: An Overview
Learn all about the different over-the-counter and prescription medicines that can help ease annoying symptoms.
Natural Allergy Relief
Mother Nature may be able to provide natural allergy relief. Find out what may help – and what may cause harm.
Antihistamines
Find out how antihistamines work, who should not take them, and which foods or drugs may interact with them.
Decongestants
Learn how decongestants work – and who should not use them.
Anticholinergic Nasal Allergy Sprays
Atrovent nasal spray can help with certain allergy symptoms. Find out if it’s right for you.
Steroid Nasal Sprays
Steroid nasal sprays are one of the strongest allergy medications. Find out how they work and how to use them.
Allergy Eye Drops
Find out when allergy eye drops can help and who should not use them.
Leukotriene Inhibitors
These medications are fairly new to the allergy world. Find out if they’re right for you.
Mast Cell Inhibitors
This type of medication can help but it’s all in the timing. Find out how to use it for best results.
Allergy Shots
For some people, allergy shots can mean the end to allergy medication. Find out all you need to know.
Skin Allergies
Advanced Reading: This article, written for doctors, provides in-depth information on skin allergy treatments.
Hay Fever Treatments
Advanced Reading: This article, written for doctors, provides in-depth information on hay fever treatments.
Food Allergy Treatments
Advanced Reading: This article, written for doctors, provides in-depth information on food allergy treatments.
Latex Allergy Treatments
Advanced Reading: For in-depth information on latex allergies, read this article written for doctors.
Natural Allergy Relief
These tips will help you reduce exposure to allergens – at home, work, in the car, outdoors.
Should I Take Allergy Shots?
These discussion points will help you decide if you’re ready for allergy shots.
EpiPen: It Could Save Your Child’s Life
If your child has severe allergies, an EpiPen could save his/her life. Learn what you need to know.
Giving an Adult an Epinephrine Injection
If you’ve had a severe allergic reaction in the past, you need to carry an EpiPen. Learn how to use it. It could save your life.