| What
are the
signs of
allergies?
Common
signs of
allergies
include:
In
Eyes: Itching,
Redness,
Tearing
or Swollen
Other:
•
Runny nose
•
Sneezing
•
Coughing
•
Difficulty
breathing
•
Itchy nose,
mouth or
throat
•
Headache
from sinus
congestion
What
is the
treatment?
The most
common
treatment
is to avoid
what is
causing
your allergy.
Itchy eyes?
Keep your
home free
of pet
dander
and dust,
and stay
inside
with the
air conditioner
on when
there's
a lot of
pollen
in the
air. Air
conditioners
filter
out allergens.
BEFORE
TAKING
ANY MEDICATION
CONSULT
YOUR DOCTOR
•
Eyedrops
are available
as simple
eye washes,
or they
may have
one or
more active
ingredients
such as
antihistamines,
decongestants
or mast
cell stabilizers.
•
Antihistamines
relieve
many symptoms
caused
by airborne
allergens,
such as
itchy,
watery
eyes, runny
nose and
sneezing.
•
Decongestants
clear up
redness
and nasal
congestion.
•
Mast cell
stabilizers
are similar
to antihistamines,
but while
antihistamines
are known
for their
immediate
relief,
mast cell
stabilizers
are known
for their
long-lasting
relief.
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