Allergies are abnormal reactions of the immune system which occur in
response to otherwise harmless substances.
Allergies are among the most common of 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 proportions
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-D is indicated in the United States for the relief of symptoms
associated with seasonal allergic rhinitis (SAR) and nasal congestion,
in adults and children 12 years and older. SAR is an allergic condition
occurring predominantly during spring and fall allergy seasons and is
characterized by sneezing, rhinorrhea, itchy nose/palate/throat,
itchy/watery/red eyes, and nasal congestion.
Flonase is an anti-inflammatory nasal
spray used to relieve the nasal symptoms of seasonal and year-round
allergies. It helps reduce the inflammation that leads to symptoms that
include congestion, sneezing, and itchy, runny nose. The active
ingredient in Flonase is fluticasone propionate.
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Flonase gives you 24-hour, multi-symptom relief of nasal symptoms. |
| Flonase means less congestion, sneezing, and itchy, runny nose due to your pesky allergy triggers like pollen, dust mites, and animal dander. |
| Flonase means you can go through the day, either outdoors or indoors, without constantly sneezing or blowing your nose. |
| Flonase is not habit forming like some non-prescription nasal sprays. And with Flonase, you avoid the drowsiness or sleeplessness you can have with some allergy medications. |
Flonase is approved for the treatment of
seasonal and year-round nasal allergy symptoms, and year-round
non-allergy nasal symptoms, in people as young as 4.
Additionally, Flonase provides effective
relief for people with year-round non-allergy nasal symptoms. People
with this nasal condition suffer from stuffiness, runny nose, and
postnasal drip triggered by exposure to strong smells, harsh chemicals,
or changes in humidity, temperature, and air pressure.
Nasacort AQ Nasal Spray is nondrowsy and nonhabit-forming. It's for
adults and children as young as 6 years and must be used daily for best
results. Maximum relief may take up to one week. Nasacort AQ has a low
incidence of side effects that may include sore throat, nosebleed, and
cough. Available by prescription only.
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 symptoms caused by dust mites, pet dander, even tree and
grass pollen. Improvement can occur within 11 hours of initial treatment
(based on studies done in a park during the pollen season and in a
controlled pollen exposure room). The full benefit of Nasonex is usually
achieved within 1 to 2 weeks.
Nasonex is the only prescription nasal spray clinically proven to prevent
most seasonal nasal allergy symptoms in adults and children over 12 years
of age. To prevent most seasonal nasal allergy symptoms before they start,
begin treatment 2 to 4 weeks before the anticipated start of the pollen
season. It is important that you take Nasonex regularly at the time
recommended by your physician, since its effectiveness depends on regular
use.
Zyrtec is an allergy medicine that treats allergies inside and outside,
all year round. Indoor allergies come from mold, dust, and pet dander.
Outdoor allergies come from the pollens of trees, grasses, weeds, and
flowers. Doctors prescribe Zyrtec to millions of people to treat their
allergies all year long.
Zyrtec is FDA-approved to treat allergies inside and outside. Many
prescription allergy medicines aren’t. Just one dose of Zyrtec provides
24 hours of allergy symptom relief.
And now Zyrtec is the only antihistamine approved to treat indoor and pet
allergies in infants as young as 6 months old.
