Allegra Frequently Asked Questions
What is Allegra ?
Allegra is a seasonal allergy medicine that your doctor can
prescribe if it is right for you. Its active ingredient -
fexofenadine - leaves you without the drowsiness which can
be caused by many antihistamines. Studies show drowsiness
in people who took Allegra was similar to those who took a
sugar pill placebo.
Is it a cold or seasonal
allergies?
Allergies and colds share common symptoms, like sneezing and
runny nose. However, seasonal allergies do not produce a common
cold symptom, fever. Cold viruses typically do not produce
a common allergy symptom, nasal itching. Colds often include
muscle aches, not common with allergies. Also, seasonal allergies
can last longer than colds - during high pollen seasons. If
your "cold" lasts a few weeks you should check with
your doctor.
Will I ever outgrow my
allergies?
Experts believe allergy sufferers do not outgrow their disease.
While seasonal allergies may improve spontaneously, especially
during childhood and adolescence, they may simply be dormant.
Symptoms tend to recur after dormancy and may actually worsen
over time.
What causes seasonal
allergies?
An
allergic reaction is your immune system reacting to a foreign
substance in your system, like pollen. If you have seasonal
allergies and are exposed to pollen, your body releases histamine
which in turn can cause your runny nose, itchy eyes, sneezing
and other symptoms.
Is there a cure for seasonal
allergies?
There are procedures and medications that help control seasonal
allergies, but you still may need to continue them on an ongoing
basis.
How do I find out if
I have seasonal allergies and what I'm allergic to?
Visit your doctor. Specialists use tests to isolate and detect
what you're allergic to.
How are allergies treated?
Three ways: Avoidance simply means avoiding things you're
allergic to. If the allergen is too common to avoid (like
pollen), drug therapy or allergen immunotherapy (allergy injections)
may be used to reduce or control the symptoms.
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