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What to take for your seasonal allergies?
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Antihistamines: You can start with an over the counter antihistamine such as Allegra or zyrtec or Claritin (loratadine) and if they don't provide you with complete relief, consult an allergist and get on a good long term treatment plan.
Answered 6/24/2014
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See below: There are three main treatment options: avoidance, medications and allergy shots. Medications include oral antihistamines, nasal antihistamines and steroids and limited use of decongestants.
Answered 9/28/2017
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