Allergies are among the most commmon medical disorders. It is estimated that 60 million Americans, or more than one in every five people, suffer from some form of allergy, with similar proprtions throughout much of the rest of the world. Allergy is the single largest reason for school absence and is a major source of lost productivity in the workplace.
An allergy is a type of immune reaction. Normally, the immune system responds to foreign microorganisms or particles, like pollen or dust, by producing specific proteins called antibodies that are capable of binding to identifying molecules, or antigens, on the foreign particle. This reaction between antibody and antigen sets off a series of reactions designed to protect the body from infection. Sometimes, this same series of reactions is triggered by harmless, everyday substances. This is the condition known as allergy, and the offending substance is called an allergen.
ALLEGRA
Allegra is a seasonal allergy medicine that your doctor can prescribe if it is right for you. Its active ingredient fexofendine - leaves you without the drowsiness which can be caused by many antihistamines. Studies show drowsiness in people who took Allegra was similar to those who took a sugar pill placebo.
CLARITAN
Claritin is the brand name of loratadine, a non-sedating antihistamine made and marketed by Schering Canada Inc. As an antihistamine, Claritin works by blocking the action of histamine, a naturally occurring chemical that is responsible for allergy symptoms. CLARITIN® won't cause drowsiness, unlike some other over-the-counter antihistamines.
FLONASE
For multi-symptom nasal allergy relief, no other brand delivers like FLONASE. In independent studios, FLONASE was indicated to treat more symptoms than any other leading nasal allergy medication.
For the best results, FLONASE must be used daily. Your symptoms may begin to improve in as few as 12 hours. Maximum relief may take several days. Results may vary. If side effects occur, they are generally mild and may include headache, nosebleed, or sore throat.
NASONEX
For the treatment of seasonal and perennial nasal allergy symptoms. NASONEX® is the only prescription nasal allergy spray approved for the treatment of seasonal and perennial nasal allergy symptoms in children 2 years of age and older. Taken just once a day, NASONEX® helps relieve an itchy, runny nose, sneezing, and congestion. NASONEX® helps by treating nasal allergy sumptoms caused by dust mites, pet dander, and even tree and grass pollen.
ZYRTEC
ZYRTEC is used for allergy relief. ZYRTEC contains the antihistamine called cetirizine HCl. ZYRTEC helps block the effects of histamine to relieve your symptoms.
In a survery of ZYRTEC users, 4 out of 5 were satisfied with ZYRTEC. 99% of these satisfied users said that they would definitely or probably continue to treat their allergies with ZYRTEC.
