Allergy: Medications
Allergy shots (immunotherapy) for allergic rhinitis
08/08/07, HealthwiseWhen you get allergy shots (immunotherapy), your allergist or doctor injects small doses of substances that you are allergic to (allergens) under your skin. This helps your body "get used to" the allergen, which can result in fewer or
Drug Allergies - Topic Overview
07/24/07, HealthwiseA drug allergy happens when you have a harmful reaction to a medicine you use. Your body’s immune system fights back by setting off an allergic reaction. Most drug allergies are mild, and the symptoms go away within a few days after y
Systemic corticosteroids for quick relief during asthma attacks
05/15/07, HealthwiseAll corticosteroids reduce inflammation in the airways that carry air to the lungs (bronchial tubes). They also decrease the mucus made by the bronchial tubes and make it easier for you to breathe.
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Topical corticosteroids for atopic dermatitis
05/05/08, HealthwiseCorticosteroids are similar to natural substances the body produces. In atopic dermatitis, corticosteroids reduce inflammation, itching, and thickening of the skin (lichenification).
Oral corticosteroids for atopic dermatitis
05/05/08, HealthwiseCorticosteroids are similar to natural substances the body produces to help reduce inflammation and itching. For atopic dermatitis, corticosteroids reduce inflammation, itching, and thickening of the skin (lichenification).
Atopic Dermatitis - Medications
05/05/08, HealthwiseMedicines for atopic dermatitis include the following.
Topical calcineurin inhibitors for atopic dermatitis
05/05/08, HealthwiseCalcineurin inhibitors block the inflammation process, which is part of the body's immune response. This can relieve itching and improve the rash of atopic dermatitis. They are a type of immunosuppressant, a medication that decrea
Antihistamines for allergic rhinitis
08/08/07, HealthwiseMany symptoms of allergic rhinitis, such as sneezing, itching, and runny nose, occur when your body releases a chemical called histamine. Antihistamine medicines block histamine and may reduce your symptoms.
Decongestants for allergic rhinitis
08/08/07, HealthwiseDecongestants narrow blood vessels, reducing the blood supply to nasal mucous membranes. This reduces stuffy and runny noses.
Cromolyn sodium for allergic rhinitis
08/08/07, HealthwiseCromolyn sodium is a type of medicine called a mast cell stabilizer. When mast cells (a cell of the immune system) in the nose come in contact with an allergen, they release histamine, which causes the symptoms of allergic rhiniti
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