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Health Tip: Taming Allergies

(HealthDay News) — To prevent allergic reactions — from latex to pollen — having an allergy management plan is essential, says the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. Latest Allergies News The AAFA asks people to: Avoid contact with allergens. Take medicines as prescribed. Keep epinephrine with you if you are at risk for anaphylaxis. […]

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Under-the-Tongue Allergy Pills Replacing Shots for Many

Latest Allergies News TUESDAY, April 2, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Under-the-tongue allergy pills have quickly caught on as a way to treat hay fever and dust mite allergies, a new study finds. Allergy shots have been available for more than 100 years, while sublingual, or under-the-tongue, allergy pills were only approved for use in the […]

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Spring Is the Sneezing Season

Latest Allergies News FRIDAY, March 29, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Spring is in the air, and that can mean misery for people with seasonal allergies. “Allergies affect millions in the U.S., and while is there no way to avoid irritants like pollen entirely, there are simple solutions to mitigate allergic reactions,” said Dr. Joseph Cooke, […]

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A Good Spring Clean Can Help Tame Seasonal Allergies

Latest Allergies News MONDAY, March 25, 2019 (HealthDay News) — When it’s finally time to store away your winter coats and boots, it’s also a good time to rid your home of the allergens that accumulated over the winter, an allergist suggests. “If you aren’t someone who regularly undertakes spring cleaning, consider tackling it this […]

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mometasone furoate (Nasonex)

What is mometasone furoate, and how does it work (mechanism of action)? Mometasone furoate is a synthetic (man-made) steroid hormone in the glucocorticoid family of steroid hormones that is used for the treatment of nasal allergy. The naturally occurring glucocorticoid hormone is cortisol or hydrocortisone which is produced in the adrenal glands. Glucocorticoid hormones are […]

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Nasal Allergy Medications

Nasal steroid sprays Steroids are naturally-occurring hormones that are produced by the adrenal glands. The corticosteroids have potent anti-inflammatory effects and are very effective in treating allergic inflammation in the nose. They are a “controller” type medication and work best when used on a regular “preventative” basis. They are usually only available by prescription. With […]

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Exposing Baby to Foods Early May Help Prevent Allergies

By Serena GordonHealthDay Reporter Latest Allergies News MONDAY, March 18, 2019 (HealthDay News) — New parents worry about a lot of things, but the American Academy of Pediatrics says one thing they can cross off that list is concern about giving high-allergy foods too early in life. In fact, the pediatric group says it’s likely […]

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Are ‘Inactive’ Ingredients in Your Drugs Really So Harmless?

By Steven ReinbergHealthDay Reporter Latest Allergies News WEDNESDAY, March 13, 2019 (HealthDay News) — More than 90 percent of the medications that Americans take contain an inactive ingredient that could cause an allergic reaction, a new study suggests. Lactose, peanut oil, gluten and chemical dyes are added to drugs to improve taste, prolong shelf life, […]