Sinus washes and steam inhalers should be used as directed, with appropriate nasal rinsing products such as sterile saline (salt water) or sterile water, to avoid possibly causing an infection. People may use sinus rinses or washes to cleanse their sinuses or steam inhalers and personal mist devices to help loosen congestion and nasal stuffiness. Complementary and supplemental allergy remediesĬomplementary or alternative allergy remedies are available at Walgreens in stores or online as well. Ask your healthcare provider if decongestant products are a suitable option for you. People with certain medical conditions should not use decongestants.

Decongestants are not the same as antihistamines, but they should be taken with similar caution.

You can find decongestants in liquid or pill form, nasal sprays, and in combination with other medicines such as antihistamines. Decongestants can help relieve congestion in your nose from allergies and other upper respiratory causes. People commonly experience a stuffy nose when allergies arise. You may need to take a corticosteroid nasal spray for a few days or weeks before you notice nasal symptom relief. People often use these nasal sprays to help with seasonal allergies. Corticosteroid nasal spraysĪnother type of allergy medicine, corticosteroid nasal sprays are intended to reduce swelling and mucous in your nose and sinuses. You should carefully review and follow all instructions on the product package as directed. However, long-term treatment and management of any allergies should be discussed with your healthcare provider. Some allergy medicine may be taken daily. You should ask your healthcare provider about an allergy medicine that may be appropriate for you. Some people may experience side effects such as drowsiness or dryness of the mouth when taking antihistamines. Antihistamine nasal spray may also offer relief for people experiencing a runny or stuffy nose from allergies.Īntihistamines may not be recommended for everyone, especially people with certain health conditions. If you have itchy, watery eyes from allergies, there are antihistamine eye drops that can help. Tablets, capsules, and liquid antihistamines are taken orally as directed. Walgreens has many antihistamine options available for purchase in stores and online.

Oral antihistamines (also called H1 blockers) are commonly used for allergy symptom relief. What are antihistamines?Īntihistamines are a type of medicine taken for symptoms caused by hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies. You should always check with your healthcare provider before starting an allergy medicine as some may not be appropriate if you have certain health conditions or take other types of medicine. Some allergy medicines may last for up to 24 hours while others may be short-acting. Many different allergy medicines are available for purchase in stores or online at Walgreens, including generic allergy medicine like generic claritin, generic zyrtec, generic flonase, generic xyzal, generic mucinex, and more. When your body recognizes a harmless allergen as a possible threat, symptoms including runny or stuffy nose, cough and congestion, headache, sneezing, itchy eyes, and fatigue may happen.Īllergy medicine can offer relief for bothersome symptoms, and it’s available in a variety of over-the-counter forms including oral tablets or gel caps, nasal sprays, eye drops. Many people experience allergy symptoms when exposed to certain substances ( allergens) indoors or outdoors-often seasonally.

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