Articles categorized as Allergies

Summary: Allergies can make you feel completely miserable, but you have to be careful about how you treat them. Your favorite pillow might actually be hiding dust mites that can trigger asthma and allergy symptoms. When it comes to medicine, there are hidden traps. If you take antihistamines like Zyrtec or Xyzal and suddenly stop, you might experience terrible, unbearable itching. Older allergy pills containing diphenhydramine can cause serious brain fog, and some steroid nasal sprays might even damage your sense of smell or taste!

Instead of relying on medicines that cause these side effects, you might want to look into other options. Simple saline washes can clear out your nasal passages. Plant-based options like quercetin or a preventative spray called NasalCrom can also help keep symptoms away without scrambling your brain. Always pay attention to how your body reacts to any treatment.

For more details, see People's Pharmacy at peoplespharmacy.com/articles/category/allergies (opens in new tab)

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