Allergy Drops vs Allergy Shots: How They Compare
Allergy drops and tablets (sublingual immunotherapy, or SLIT) and allergy shots (subcutaneous immunotherapy) both work the same way: regular, gradually controlled doses...
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Allergy Treatment and Relief
From nasal rinses and over-the-counter medicines to allergy shots and drops, there are many ways to get relief. This section explains common options in plain language, along with home remedies and what the research says about them.Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting or combining any medicine.
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Neti Pot for Allergies: Does It Work, and How to Use One Safely
A neti pot rinses your nasal passages with salt water (saline), washing out mucus and allergens like pollen. A Cochrane review found...
Acupuncture for Seasonal Allergies: What the Research Shows
Acupuncture is one of the most studied complementary treatments for hay fever. The largest trial, published in the Annals of Internal Medicine...
Salt Water Gargle for Allergies and Colds: Recipe, Benefits and Limits
A salt water gargle is a cheap, simple way to soothe a sore or scratchy throat for a while. Mayo Clinic recommends...
Do Sinus Infections Need Antibiotics? What the Evidence Says
Most sinus infections get better on their own, and most don’t need antibiotics. The CDC says viruses cause most sinus infections, and...
Why Is Claritin-D Behind the Counter? And Can You Take It With Theraflu?
Claritin-D is kept behind the pharmacy counter because it contains pseudoephedrine, a decongestant that can be used to make methamphetamine. A 2005...
Zinc Nasal Sprays and Loss of Smell: What the FDA Warned and Why
Zinc products put inside the nose have been linked to loss of the sense of smell, sometimes after a single dose. In...
Cold vs Allergies: How to Tell the Difference
Colds and allergies share a runny or stuffy nose and sneezing, so they’re easy to mix up. Three clues usually tell them...
Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) for Allergies: What the Evidence Shows
Pantothenic acid, also called vitamin B5, is often recommended online as a natural fix for hay fever and histamine. The honest answer...