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Types of Allergy Medicine
Different types of allergy treatment options

Types of Allergy Medicine

Find out what kinds of allergy treatments are available, and how they work to relieve your symptoms.

Allergy Medicine 101

Antihistamines

Antihistamines

Form

Pill, liquid & nasal spray

Use

Antihistamines block histamines, compounds released by cells in response to injury, allergic and inflammatory reactions while helping to relieve annoying allergy symptoms like sneezing, itchy, watery eyes, runny nose and itchy throat or nose.

Decongestant

Decongestants

Form

Pill, liquid & nasal spray

Use

Alleviates both nasal and sinus congestion by shrinking swollen membranes. Sometimes decongestants are combined with an antihistamine like ZYRTEC®-D.

Antihistamine eye drops

Antihistamine Eye Drops

Form

Eye drops of course

Use

These types of eye drops are designed to help relieve itchy, watery eyes, which affects over 80% of people with allergies.

Intranasal corticosteroid nasal spray

Intranasal Corticosteroids

Form

Nasal sprays

Use

Relieves nasal congestion and other nasal allergy symptoms by reducing inflammation in the nose.

Immunotherapy shot syringe

Immunotherapy

Form

Allergy shots, pills and oral drops

Use

Treatment administered by a doctor that gradually gives increasing doses of allergens to provoke an antibody response, reduce your sensitivity and increase your tolerance of allergens.

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What Is Cetirizine Hydrochloride (HCl), And What Is It Used For?

Cetirizine is an antihistamine often used to treat allergy symptoms. In this guide, we explore how it works, its side-effects and correct dosage.
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All About Decongestants

What does a decongestant do? Learn all about decongestants for allergies, including how they differ from antihistamines.

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Antihistamines and How Do They work
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Learn all about antihistamines, including what they are, how they work, what they treat & more. Plus, find answers to frequently asked questions about antihistamines.

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