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Can over-the-counter medicine work for allergies?

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Dr. Justin Greiwe answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Yes: There are a lot of different OTC antihistamines that help relieve allergy symptoms. In addition, there are a few intranasal steroid sprays that recently went OTC including Nasacort (triamcinolone) and Fluticasone nasal sprays. Saline rinses are also available.

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Answered 3/28/2015

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