Allergies

Allergy-proof your home

If you have hay fever or allergic asthma symptoms throughout the year, take a few steps to reduce allergens in your home. Here are some room-by-room suggestions. Bedroom Bed and bedding. Encase pillows, mattresses and box springs in dust-mite-proof covers. Wash sheets, pillowcases and blankets at least once a week in water heated to at …

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Allergy medications: Know your options

Allergy medications are available as pills, liquids, inhalers, nasal sprays, eyedrops, skin creams and shots (injections). Some are available over-the-counter; others are available by prescription only. Here’s a summary of the types of allergy medications and why they’re used. Antihistamines Antihistamines block histamine, a symptom-causing chemical released by your immune system during an allergic reaction. …

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Who Gets Allergies?

Anyone can get them, at any age. You could develop them as a child, or you might not have any symptoms until you’re an adult. Why are some people sensitive to certain allergens while most aren’t? The major difference is in your genes. Allergies run in families. If your parents have allergies, you probably will, …

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