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• Allergy Treatment
• Medication
  • Antihistamines
  • Corticosteroids
  • Cromolyn Sodium
  • Decongestants
  • Leukotriene Modifiers
• Immunotherapy

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.