Anyone who suffers from an allergy knows how challenging it is to deal with sneezing or runny nose, hay fever, watery eyes, sore throat, and the itching from rash when an allergic reaction occurs.
Allergies are very common, as such, getting relief is prominent. Allergy relief can come in many different forms and shapes of medications, both available over the counter at your local pharmacy or those that are recommended by the physician. While some are in pill form, others may come in liquid form (eye drops). However, determining which one will work best for you depends on several factors, including what it is you’re allergic to.
Allergy relief does not have to be a dream, you may have tried many prescription drugs / allergy medications in the past without seeing any positive changes, well, in this article, we will be looking at a few recommendations that could help you in your allergy relief journey
Vacuum Often
Although cleaning can sometimes trigger allergic reactions, with dust in the air, vacuuming one or two times a week will help reduce the surface dust mites. Always consider putting on a nose mask during the housework and leave for a few hours after you clean to avoid allergens in the air.
Reducing Pet Dander
If you have allergies, you should stay off pets with feathers or furs like birds, dogs, and cats, animal saliva and dead skin as they could trigger your allergy symptoms
Herbs, Vitamins & Supplements
There are many active ingredients, vitamins, herbs, and supplements (allergy medicines) that aid in boosting the immune system and/or provide allergy relief such as;
- Echinacea and Garlic
2.Vitamin C – It is very powerful at fighting allergies. It is a powerful antioxidant that promotes immune functions and it serves as a natural anti-histamine.
- Green tea – It contains EGCG, a potent antioxidant which more powerful than vitamin C & E
- Antihistamine
Antihistamine allergy relief is found in nasal sprays such as Astelin (for nasal congestion), and in eye drops such as Patanol and Emadine. These are available through a prescription from your doctor and may cause tearing, headache, and a slight burning sensation. Hence, if you wear contact lenses, you may want to opt for wearing eyeglasses during the treatment.
Cetirizine is another relief that belongs to the class of antihistamines, used for symptoms related to seasonal allergies like sneezing; itchy eye, throat and nose, and runny nose. It can also be used for symptoms related to allergic skin conditions (e.g., chronic idiopathic urticaria)
Other recommended antihistamine is loratadine to help prevent itching from hives
- Decongestants
Another common type of allergy relief is discovered in decongestants, which helps relieve the stuffiness and cold-like symptoms that many people suffer after coming into contact with an allergen that sets off the alarms in the immune system. Many of these medications are available over the counter such as Actifed and Sudafed, can be used with many other medications such as Claritin-D
In conclusion, many of these allergy treatments may have been passed for usage by the Food and Drug Administration FDA, but to avoid side effects, always consult your doctor before combining any medications.
