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Allergies

Allergies are common. Do you, or does someone you know, suffer from an allergy? Our evidence-based information will help you better understand how to manage various allergic conditions including hay fever, food allergies, atopic dermatitis, allergic asthma and anaphylaxis. Find out more about allergy symptoms and treatments including the use of medications such as antihistamines and steroids below.

Cold or allergies? What you need to know about seasonal allergies
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    Saline irrigation for allergic rhinitis.

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    Cochrane Database Syst Rev (2018)
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    Short-course oral steroids alone for chronic rhinosinusitis.

    Rating 4 out of 5 stars
    Cochrane Database Syst Rev (2016)
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    Systemic and topical antibiotics for chronic rhinosinusitis.

    Rating 4 out of 5 stars
    Cochrane Database Syst Rev (2016)
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    Intranasal steroids versus placebo or no intervention for chronic rhinosinusitis.

    Rating 4 out of 5 stars
    Cochrane Database Syst Rev (2016)
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    Different types of intranasal steroids for chronic rhinosinusitis.

    Rating 4 out of 5 stars
    Cochrane Database Syst Rev (2016)
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    Sublingual immunotherapy improves symptoms in adults and children with allergic rhinitis and asthma

    Rating 4 out of 5 stars
    JAMA (2013)
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