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It's allergy season! what are strategies to deal help deal with the typical allergy symptoms that does not involve otc drugs?
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Not much: Wear a surgical mask all day. Other than that, live with it or take antihistamines.
Answered 6/10/2014
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Allergist: See a board certified allergist to find out exactly what you are allergic to. Then a plan can be developed specifically for those allergies including approaches such as avoidance, meds and immunotherapy (allergy shots).
Answered 6/24/2014
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