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People who suffer from chronic allergies, can not lead a normal life and acutely aware of their handicap. To alleviate the symptoms associated with allergies, they are forced to take special medications. In principle, the best treatment for allergies – is prevention and prevention of disease, but in some cases it is impossible, especially when the allergen is unknown.
Taking medicine against allergies, remember the following:
* Any medication allergies should be taken only under medical supervision, because many such funds have side effects.
* Medicines sold without a prescription, should be taken with great caution. Be sure to check how these drugs interact with other medication you are taking.
* Always take a full dose of medication, otherwise do not get the desired effect.
* One of the important factors selecting drugs for allergies – its price. Often people suffering from chronic allergies, find the price too high, but not to avoid buying medicines, and health is impossible to save.
Treatment of allergy: the types of antihistamines
* Antihistamines help reduce the effect of histamine, causing an allergic reaction. It is best to take antihistamine medication before the allergen would really work. Antihistamine relieves the most irritating allergy symptoms – itching, rhinorrhea and sneezing. Side effects of antihistamines – drowsiness and dryness in the mouth. Antihistamines are sold in the form of sprays for the nose (for the treatment of allergic rhinitis) and eye drops to relieve eye irritation. You can buy drugs on prescription or without him. In addition, the doctor may prescribe, along with antihistamines and decongestants (decongestant).
* A nasal spray containing a solution of sodium chloride, clears nasal passages and eliminates allergens. A nasal spray containing kromolin help reduce allergy symptoms. A nasal spray is effective only if they do not use more than a month, then spray to be changed. Nasal sprays reduce congestion and swelling caused by allergic rhinitis (runny nose). Sprays containing nedocromil is recommended for the treatment of patients with asthma.
* Decongestants (decongestant) relieve nasal congestion and improve the outflow of mucus and reduce inflammation. Decongestants are sold in the form of sprays, drops or tablets. With regular admission decongestants not be ruled habituation and dependence, when the patient is relieved only after taking the drug. Moreover, prolonged use of decongestants can lead to increased pressure, nervousness and irritability. It is much safer for the health to take pills or using drops. Some eye drops may contain decongestants that relieve redness caused by conjunctivitis. Such drops contraindicated in patients with glaucoma or high blood pressure.
* Corticosteroids reduce swelling and itching – the most unpleasant allergic reactions. Corticosteroids are contained in a nose spray for the treatment of rhinitis and sinusitis. Topical creams are effective in treating skin eruptions, and insect bites. With asthma is recommended to use corticosteroids, contained in aerosols. Short-term use of corticosteroids causes weight gain and edema. Prolonged corticosteroids may contribute to the development of diabetes, osteoporosis and cataracts.
* Stabilizers of mast cells (mast cells), reduce swelling of the bronchioles. They are contained in inhalers for asthma, eye drops to treat conjunctivitis and nose spray for the treatment of rhinitis. Stabilizers mast cells are effective only in the first week of admission. Side effects – cough and skin rashes.
* Adrenaline (epinephrine) injected patients allergic only in the case of extremely severe anaphylactic shock. Injection of adrenaline can be life saving, as helps to normalize blood pressure and heart rate. Adrenalin also applies to antihistamines.
* Protivoallergennye injections – a long-term solution that is ideally suited for the treatment of allergic rhinitis. Duration of treatment – from three to five years, but it’s worth it, since such treatment – if you have enough patience to bring it to the end – always save you from allergies. However, such treatment should take place only under the supervision of qualified and experienced doctor.
Type the drug is determined by the condition of the patient and the nature of allergies. Your doctor may recommend a combination therapy with several drugs. Therefore also important to take follow-up after regular hours protivoallergennyh drugs