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What are antihistamines used to treat?
What are antihistamines used to treat?
Allergic rhinitis, common cold, influenza, and other allergies.
What are the typical reasons for people to take antihistamines?
What are the typical reasons for people to take antihistamines?
Relief from nasal congestion, sneezing, or hives caused by pollen, dust mites, or animal allergy with few side effects.
What health problems might antihistamines not treat for chronic allergies?
What health problems might antihistamines not treat for chronic allergies?
Asthma, sinusitis, and lower respiratory tract infection.
For what duration are antihistamines usually used?
For what duration are antihistamines usually used?
Who should consult a medical professional before taking antihistamines for longer-term use?
Who should consult a medical professional before taking antihistamines for longer-term use?
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What do antihistamines treat?
What do antihistamines treat?
Treat allergic rhinitis, common cold, influenza, and other allergies.
Why take antihistamines?
Why take antihistamines?
Relief from nasal congestion, sneezing, or hives caused by pollen, dust mites, or animal allergies, with few side effects.
Antihistamines don't treat...
Antihistamines don't treat...
Asthma, sinusitis, and lower respiratory tract infection.
Antihistamine use duration?
Antihistamine use duration?
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Who should ask a doctor first?
Who should ask a doctor first?
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