Are you prepared when allergy season arrives? Many Americans suffer from some type of allergy. Seasonal allergies are among the most common. Kids aren't immune to allergy symptoms either. In fact, allergies are one of the most common chronic health problems in children. Don't let stuffy sinuses, watery eyes and sneezing ruin your spring and summer. A number of non-prescription medications are available to help ease the symptoms of allergies so you can enjoy an active life.
How do Allergy Nasal Sprays Work?
Suffering from clogged nasal passages and stuffiness? Sterile saline nasal mist may help moisturize dry, inflamed nasal passages and may thin the mucous that makes it harder to breathe. At the same time these preservative and drug-free sprays can clear pollen and debris from your nasal passages. You may want to carry along a bottle and use it when your nasal passages start to feel clogged.
Saline Powders, Sprays and Solutions
Your doctor may recommend formulated saline powders to irrigate your sinuses or as a nasal spray. These powders are free of preservatives and are similar in composition to the natural saline your body produces. Follow the directions carefully when mixing the powder. As a nasal spray or irrigation solution it may help to thin nasal secretions and remove pollen and other impurities that can irritate your nasal passages. Best of all, the ingredients are all natural.
Nasal Sprays for Children
Kids with nasal stuffiness due to seasonal allergies can enjoy the benefits of nasal spray formulated just for them. They are not as effective as the grown-up version but they are made especially for kids. These easy-to-use sprays help to gently moisturize and thin nasal secretions without the side effects of some allergy medications. It's gentle allergy relief for tiny noses.
Oral Medications for Allergy Relief
Allergy relief formulations are available to help relieve a multitude of allergy symptoms including nasal pain and pressure, itchy eyes, scratchy throat, sneezing and runny nose. Among the most effective are those that contain an antihistamine called diphenhydramine. Antihistamines work by blocking a chemical called histamine. Your body produces this chemical in response to allergens. Always follow the directions when using this product and don't give it to children under the age of six. Diphenhydramine can cause drowsiness so don't drive or operate heavy machinery while using it. It can also cause dry mouth and blurred vision.
Twenty-four hour allergy relief tablets are available for relieving symptoms of indoor and outdoor allergies. These contain a prescription-strength antihistamine called loratidine that offers round-the-clock relief of stubborn allergy symptoms including sneezing, runny nose and itchy eyes. The antihistamine in this product is less likely to cause drowsiness although it can still cause sleepiness in some people. Don't drive or use heavy machinery until you know how it will affect you. You only need to take it once a day for all-day allergy relief.
Allergy Relief for All Ages
Allergy relief is available for adults and kids of all ages. Talk to your medical doctor or health care provider before taking allergy-relief medicine or treatment products. Symptoms of infections are often misattributed to allergies so be sure to see your doctor for a clear diagnosis along with a recommended treatment plan.
