Amazing Allergy Fighters

Name: Amazing Allergy Fighters
Uploaded: 2014-04-04T16:05:52-0400
Description: Shape magazine shares the best remedies for a runny nose and itchy, watery eyes

Shape magazine shares the best remedies for a runny nose and itchy, watery eyes

From the Lifeminute team

It's allergy season and 50 million Americans are suffering, making it the fifth leading chronic disease in the U.S. for adults and the third for kids under 18 according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Shape Magazine's Editor-at-Large, Bahar Takhtehchian shares some over-the-counter relief for the season's worst symptoms.

Stuffy Nose Saver: Nasacort Allergy 24HR

Checking the pollen count each morning can help you strategize against allergies. Since it's typically the highest between 5 am and 10 am make sure to have something handy to fight nasal congestion. This one is the first and only OTC medicine in its class with prescription-strength. "It's giving millions of Americans easy access to relief," says Bahar. It works differently by stopping the chemical responses to allergens that create those dreaded allergy symptoms. Which basically means you'll be able to breathe a little easier.

Indoor/Outdoor Protector: Allegra

Different than other OTC branded antihistamines, Allegra is the only option that offers fast, non-drowsy, 24 hour relief in just one dose. In about an hour it relieves both indoor and outdoor allergy symptoms including a runny nose and itchy, watery eyes. It comes in a liquid and also quick melt tablets, perfect for kids. Another tip...if you've been outdoors, take a shower when you come inside so you can wash off the outdoor allergens you were exposed to such as pollen, ragweed and grass.

Itchy Eye Alleviator: Visine-A Eye Allergy Relief

One in five Americans get itchy, watery eyes triggered by airborne allergens. "What you want to do is take a cloth, add some water to it and put it on your eyes to get rid of some of those allergens," says Bahar, "And also consider using an eye drop with an antihistamine in it like Visine-A Eye Allergy Relief." It's a combination of antihistamines and a redness reliever that quickly and effectively provides temporary relief from those itchy, red eyes to get them back to normal. For extra protection, it also helps to shield eyes from allergens by wearing glasses or sunglasses when you're outside.

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