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Allergy
Allergies are incorrect response of the immune system to a foreign substance.
Substances that cause allergies are called allergens.
The most common allergic symptoms include itchy/red eyes, sneezing and a runny
nose, itchy nose/throat, asthma symptoms (wheezing and coughing), hives. Major
allergic diseases are: seasonal allergic rhinitis (hay fever), allergic conjunctivitis,
asthma, atopic dermatitis, allergic skin reactions, urticaria, severe allergic reactions to
food, medications, insect stings etc.
Allergies are incorrect response of the immune system to a foreign substance.
Substances that cause allergies are called allergens.
The most common allergic symptoms include itchy/red eyes, sneezing and a runny
nose, itchy nose/throat, asthma symptoms (wheezing and coughing), hives. Major
allergic diseases are: seasonal allergic rhinitis (hay fever), allergic conjunctivitis,
asthma, atopic dermatitis, allergic skin reactions, urticaria, severe allergic reactions to
food, medications, insect stings etc.
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Allergy (Cleveland Clinic Foundation)
Antihistamines (American Academy of Family Physicians)
Asthma and Allergy Medications (American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and
Immunology)
Allergy (MedlinePlus)
What is an Allergic Reaction (American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology)
Allergy (Cleveland Clinic Foundation)
Antihistamines (American Academy of Family Physicians)
Asthma and Allergy Medications (American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and
Immunology)
| A variety of medications with different pharmacological mechanisms of action are available for treatment of allergy. Antihistamines are used primarily for alleviation of urticarial rashes and nasal allergy, seasonal allergic rhinitis, pruritus associated with atopic eczema, nausea and vomiting. The older antihistamines are termed 'sedating', as they cause drowsiness in some people. The newer antihistamines, which are devoid of these effects, are termed 'non-sedating' |
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