Allergy

Epinephrine: Treatment for anaphylaxis

Epinephrine (adrenaline) is the most commonly used drug to treat anaphylaxis — a severe and potentially life-threatening allergic…    

Allergy treatments

Maybe you’re tired of the itchy eyes, runny nose and sneezing that you experience every spring or every…    

Hives and angioedema

Overview

Hives — also known as urticaria — are raised, red, often itchy welts (wheals) of…    

Allergy definitions

acute sinusitis. An infection of limited duration in the sinus cavities. Inflammation that occurs with allergies may block…    

Hay fever

Overview

Hay fever (allergic rhinitis) is one of the most common chronic conditions in the United…    

Anaphylaxis

Overview

Anaphylaxis is a severe and potentially life-threatening allergic reaction to such allergy-causing substances as insect…    

Antihistamines: One form of allergy relief

Some of the medications used to treat respiratory allergy symptoms include antihistamines, decongestants, nasal sprays and eyedrops. This…    

Food allergy

Overview

If you encounter an unpleasant reaction after eating certain foods — hives, itching, swelling or…    

Decongestants: One way to relieve allergy symptoms

Some of the medications used to treat respiratory allergy symptoms include antihistamines, decongestants, nasal sprays and eyedrops. This…    

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