Treatment Options for an Allergic Reaction
Common treatment options for an allergic reaction include:
– Medications: Some prescription and OTC drugs can help manage the symptoms and alleviate the reaction of your immune system to allergens. They are available in different forms, such as eyedrops, nasal sprays, liquids, or pills.
– Allergen avoidance: It is important to identify allergy triggers and avoid them.
– Immunotherapy: In this treatment, your doctor will inject a series of purified allergen extracts, typically in a couple of years. Another option is to place a tablet under the tongue until it dissolves. The oral approach is more common for pollen allergies. [6]
