Medication
There are several types of medications used to treat and prevent allergy symptoms. Medications are available in pill and liquid forms, nasal sprays, eyedrops and skin creams.
- Antihistamines block histamine, an inflammatory chemical released by your immune system during an allergic reaction.
- Corticosteroids help prevent and treat the inflammation associated with allergic conditions.
- Cromolyn sodium prevents the release of histamine, an inflammatory chemical released by your immune system during an allergic reaction.
- Decongestants relieve nasal and sinus congestion.
- Leukotriene modifiers block the effects of leukotrienes, inflammatory chemicals released by your immune system during an allergic reaction.
