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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