Astelin (Azelastine)

Allergy Remedies - Information

Allergies are symptoms of the immune system malfunctioning and causing an abnormal response to certain, usually harmless substances, called allergens. Some allergens that cause the most problems include pollen and molds. Allergy remedies can prevent this abnormal response. Some symptoms of allergies include sneezing and a runny nose, itchy skin or eyes and sometimes in a very severe reaction leading to anaphylactic shock. Allergy is different from intolerance and sensitivity in the way the body responds to the substance. Intolerance is the sensitivity to the substance, food or sometimes a drug that does not involve the body's immune system. Sensitivity is an adverse reaction of the body to chemicals in for instance smoke, beauty products, soap, cleaning products etc. and also does not involve the immune system.
Allergy Symptoms
Allergies can cause more than the familiar runny nose, itchy throat and streaming eyes that we are familiar with.

Sneezing
During an allergy attack the defense mechanisms in the body causes irritation in the nose which causes you to sneeze in an attempt to eject the allergen.

Sinus Pain
The lining of the sinuses produces more mucus during an allergy attack which causes pressure and pain around the eyes and behind the forehead.

Watery Eyes
When allergens in the air, dust and pollen for instance, come into contact with the eyes they cause irritation which prompts the tear ducts to produce for fluid in order to try to eject the allergen.
Allergy RemediesThere has been an increase in the number of sufferers taking medication for the allergies as well as an increase in the types of remedies available. About 50% of sufferers take prescription medication while about 35% take over-the-counter remedies.

Oral Antihistamines

The most common allergy medication taken are oral antihistamines which were by blocking histamine which is the cause of many of the symptoms. Some...

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