Millions of people treat their mild, intermittent allergic
reactions (hay fever symptoms) with over-the counter and/or prescription
antihistamines. We hear TV commercials
for ‘Claritin clear’ and other antihistamines.
These drugs dry up the stuffy nose and make life more bearable. The Medline Plus website gives good
information about allergies at http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000005.htm
For people who suffer serious allergy reactions, an allergy
specialist (a doctor who specializes in allergies and immunology, the study of
the immune system) has the knowledge and skills to help with diagnosis and
treatment. Avoiding the allergen (after
it is identified) may be a part of the treatment plan. For many patients, allergy shots (immunotherapy)
improve quality of life greatly. More about allergy shots next time.
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