Common allergy treatments

Most minor allergy symptoms can be treated with antihistamines, corticosteroids, or decongestants. Saline nasal rinses can be used for congestion-related allergy symptoms. Corticosteroid creams can treat skin rashes related to allergies. Immunotherapy is a new long-term treatment option for chronic allergy symptoms. Dr Wendy will discuss which treatment is best for you.

Are there non-medicated allergy treatments?

While allergies will mostly be required to be treated with medication, there are a few steps you can take to help alleviate the symptoms or environment which triggers the allergy.

These are a few for common airway allergies :

• Air purifiers (pollen / dust etc)
• Dehumidifiers ( mould / mildew / dust mites etc)
• HEPA filters (for use in vacuum cleaners etc)
• Pillow covers / Mattress protectors
• Saline sprays
• Checking pollen counts before doing outdoor activities
• Changing your clothing after being outdoors on high-pollen count days
• Keeping your home clean / dusted
• Removing fitted carpets with tiles + loose carpets.
• Replacing curtains with blinds.
• Supplements (MSM)