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… to the skin (topical) because a pill or capsule contains a specific dose of medicine. The dose in a cream or ointment depends on how much is … checked with the doctor first. The use of cream or ointment antihistamines is not …
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… Actionset Overview When you or your child has chickenpox , the rash that develops can be … varies from person to person, all people with chickenpox need to minimize scratching the … Scarring. You can treat itching from the chickenpox rash at home with baths and certain …
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… itchy, watery eyes. An example is Nasacort. Antihistamines .These reduce or stop sneezing, … Examples of non-sedating over-the-counter antihistamines include fexofenadine (such as … and loratadine (such as Claritin). Older antihistamines like chlorpheniramine (such as …
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… it can cause a painful viral infection called shingles . What causes chickenpox, and how is … same virus that causes chickenpox also causes shingles (herpes zoster). How it is spread The … a person can get chickenpox from the fluid of shingles blisters. Symptoms The first symptoms …
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… Mild allergies can be managed with home treatment. But medicine may be needed to prevent problems. When allergies aren't treated, … problem. How are allergies treated? The treatments for allergic rhinitis include avoiding …
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… treatment can stop a dangerous reaction. Food allergies are more common in children than in … adults. Children sometimes outgrow their food allergies, especially allergies to milk, eggs, or soy. But if you …
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… severe itching from contact dermatitis, apply hydrocortisone cream 4 times a day until the … medicine. Try a non-prescription 1% hydrocortisone cream for small itchy areas. … may help dry out itchy, oozing blisters. Oral antihistamines may relieve the itching. …
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… harmful. Many doctors do not recommend using antihistamines unless your symptoms are related to having allergies. Antihistamines and decongestants may dry out … drainage problems. But other experts believe antihistamines may help treat sinusitis by …
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… Your Symptoms Overview Allergies are an overreaction of the body's natural defence system … by producing antibodies to fight them. In an allergic reaction , the immune system starts … trouble breathing, nausea, and diarrhea. An allergic reaction may not occur the first time …
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… about them. Allergies: Should I Take Allergy Shots? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 Your … important Equally important More important Where are you leaning now? Now that you've …