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Diphenhydramine: Uses, Side Effects, Dosages, Precautions
Medically reviewed by Jurairat J. Molina, MD
Atarax: Uses, Side Effects, Dosages, Precautions
Medically reviewed by Daniel More, MD
What Is Epinephrine?
Medically reviewed by Daniel More, MD
Promethazine: Uses, Side Effects, Dosages, and Precautions
Medically reviewed by Daniel More, MD
Using Zyrtec for Treating Hives and Allergies
Medically reviewed by John Carew, MD
Zetonna: Allergy Drug Facts
Medically reviewed by Daniel More, MD
When Allergy Medicines Stop Working
Medically reviewed by Jurairat J. Molina, MD
Antihistamine Safety During Pregnancy
Medically reviewed by John Carew, MD
How to Treat Allergies During Pregnancy
By Daniel More, MD
Capsaicin for Nasal Symptoms
Medically reviewed by Corinne Savides Happel, MD
Can You Be Allergic to Epinephrine?
Medically reviewed by Amy Wu, MD
Alternative Therapies for Allergies and Asthma
Medically reviewed by Jurairat J. Molina, MD
Claritin: Uses, Side Effects, Dosages, Precautions
Medically reviewed by Corinne Savides Happel, MD
Systemic Steroid Side Effects
By Daniel More, MD
Should You Use Singulair for Allergies?
By Daniel More, MD
4 Common Side Effects of Inhaled Steroids
Medically reviewed by Jurairat J. Molina, MD
The Best Medications to Treat Allergies
Medically reviewed by Corinne Savides Happel, MD
Steroid Shots for Allergy Symptom Control
Medically reviewed by Daniel More, MD
Advair Safety and the FDA Black Box Warning
Medically reviewed by Corinne Savides Happel, MD
Elidel and Protopic: Uses, Side Effects, Dosages, Precautions
Medically reviewed by Corinne Savides Happel, MD
Zyrtec Drug Warnings and Side Effects
Medically reviewed by Daniel More, MD
Should I Take Claritin, Zyrtec, or Allegra?
Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD
Antihistamines and How They're Used
Medically reviewed by John Carew, MD
Inexpensive Allergy Treatments
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
Using Hydrocortisone Cream for Skin Rashes
Medically reviewed by Jurairat J. Molina, MD
Which Over-the-Counter Allergy Medication Is Best?
Medically reviewed by Daniel More, MD
Albuterol: Uses, Side Effects, Dosages
By Daniel More, MD
Prescription Medications for Allergy Relief
Medically reviewed by Daniel More, MD
Benadryl: Side Effects and Cautions
Medically reviewed by Corinne Savides Happel, MD
Should You Use an Expired EpiPen?
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
Why Antihistamines Like Allegra Cause Weight Gain
Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD
Is Hydroxyzine Effective for Treating Allergies?
Medically reviewed by John Carew, MD
Acupuncture for Allergies
Medically reviewed by Corinne Savides Happel, MD
Dymista Uses and Side Effects
Medically reviewed by Daniel More, MD
Easing the Discomfort of Allergy Shots
Medically reviewed by Corinne Savides Happel, MD
Oralair, Grastek and Ragwitek for Grass/Ragweed Allergy
Medically reviewed by Corinne Savides Happel, MD
Allergy Medicines Without a Prescription
Medically reviewed by Jurairat J. Molina, MD
Allergy Shots During Pregnancy
Medically reviewed by Corinne Savides Happel, MD
Natural Remedies for Allergies
Medically reviewed by Richard N. Fogoros, MD
Sublingual Immunotherapy (Allergy Drops) Alternative
By Daniel More, MD
Antihistamines for Treating Nasal Allergies
Medically reviewed by Corinne Savides Happel, MD
Immunotherapy: How Allergy Shots Work
Medically reviewed by John Carew, MD
Comparison of Allergy Drops and Allergy Shots
By Daniel More, MD
Types of Over-the-Counter Eye Drops for Allergies
Medically reviewed by John Carew, MD
Generic Asthma Inhalers: Options, Benefits, Tips
Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD
Steroid Shots for Allergies
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
Medications That Can Worsen Asthma
Medically reviewed by Jurairat J. Molina, MD
Benadryl: Uses, Side Effects, Dosages, Precautions
Medically reviewed by Corinne Savides Happel, MD
Honey as a Natural Remedy for Allergies
By Daniel More, MD
The Interaction Between Fruit Juice and Allegra
By Daniel More, MD
Generic Versions of Allergy Medications
Medically reviewed by Corinne Savides Happel, MD
Can You Use Topical Steroid Creams on Your Face?
Medically reviewed by John Carew, MD
Topical Fluocinonide for Skin Conditions
By Daniel More, MD
Allergy Medicines During Pregnancy
By Daniel More, MD
How Omnaris Is Used for Nasal Allergies
By Daniel More, MD
Rush and Cluster Immunotherapy Risks
Medically reviewed by Corinne Savides Happel, MD
Asthma in Pregnancy: Overview and More
By Daniel More, MD
Do Allergy Shots Really Work?
Medically reviewed by Daniel More, MD
Xopenex: Uses, Side Effects, Dosages, Precautions
Medically reviewed by John Carew, MD
Are Allergy Shots Safe Treatments for Children?
Medically reviewed by Jurairat J. Molina, MD
Allergy Nasal Sprays for Children
Medically reviewed by Corinne Savides Happel, MD
Uses and Side Effects of Claritin
Medically reviewed by Daniel More, MD
How to Detect an Allergen and Remove It From Your Home
Medically reviewed by Susan Olender, MD
Allergy Treatments and Medicine for Kids
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO