|
 | Like 30% of the U.S. population, I also suffer from allergic rhinitis. My skin testing results are more impressive than most of my patients'. So, I'm often asked by my patients what I use to treat my own allergy symptoms. I've been on allergy shots in the past, mainly for fire ant allergy, and I tried allergy drops before offering them to my patients. I've also tried just about every allergy medicine currently available. But instead of using an allergy medicine indiscriminately, I base my choice on the symptoms I'm having. It doesn't make sense to take an antihistamine to treat nasal congestion -- because nasal congestion isn't caused by histamine. Similarly, a medicine like Singulair wouldn't be expected to help sneezing and nasal itching, because Singulair blocks leukotrienes, not histamine. The best allergy medicine is one that would be expected to treat the allergy symptoms that a person is experiencing. When you see your allergist or primary care doctor, make sure you describe your allergy symptoms accurately, with an emphasis on which symptom bothers you the most. Your doctor should then be able to choose an allergy medicine that will best suit your needs. | |
Symptom-Based Allergy Treatment
For the person with nasal allergy symptoms, the choices of available medicines can be daunting. From pills to nasal sprays, it can be quite difficult to decide which medication is best for your symptoms. While there is no one-size-fits-all allergy medicine, there may be better choices based on the kind of symptoms you're experiencing.
| What is the Best Allergy Medicine?
There are numerous medications available for the treatment of allergy symptoms. In general, a medication that works particularly well for one person may not work for another, especially when the allergy symptoms are different. That being said, there has been numerous studies published comparing the effects of antihistamines, nasal steroids, and antileukotriene medications (such as Singulair).
| Overview of Hay Fever Treatments
Allergy season can make people miserable with symptoms of hay fever, causing them to want to take medications. A variety of allergy medications are available for the treatment of allergic rhinitis, from over-the-counter (OTC) options to prescription-only drugs. Given the number of choices available, almost everyone can find a medicine that will help them get through allergy season.
|
| |
| | Allergies Ads
| | | | Featured Articles | |
| | | More from About.com | | | | | | Financial Emergencies
An unexpected change in your financial situation can be incredibly stressful. Here's how to cope. More>
| | | | Retirement Planning
Learn the top five things you need to do in order to start building a retirement nest egg. More>
|
| | | | Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics | | | | You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Allergies newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here.
About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy
Contact Information:
249 West 17th Street
New York, NY, 10011
© 2012 About.com | | | | |
Must Reads | | | | Follow me on: | | | |
Advertisement
 | |
Nema komentara:
Objavi komentar