WHAT ARE MY OPTIONS WHEN IT COMES TO ALLERGY MEDICATIONS

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.

Corticosteroids help prevent and treat the inflammation associated with allergic conditions.

Antihistamines block 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.

Cromolyn sodium prevents the release of histamine, an inflammatory chemical released by your immune system during an allergic reaction