Finding Relief from Allergy Symptoms

Approaches and treatments to alleviate the effects of allergic reactions, such as sneezing, itching, and swelling.
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Prepared by Lee Cheng, reviewed by Dr. Helena Rodriguez

Allergy Symptoms Relief FAQ


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How are allergies treated?

Allergies are your body’s reaction to normally harmless substances. Allergy symptoms range from mild to life-threatening. Treatments include antihistamines, decongestants, nasal steroids, asthma medicines and immunotherapy. Allergies cause your immune system to overreact to certain foreign substances. What are allergies?

Is there a cure for allergies?

There is no cure for allergies, but they do sometimes go away on their own. It's not unusual for kids to outgrow allergies. For adults, the weakening of the immune system that happens with age can lead to fewer allergy symptoms.

How can I prevent allergies?

The best way to prevent allergies is to avoid allergens. You can also take antihistamines or other medications daily to help control your symptoms and reduce your allergic reaction. If you have animal allergies, avoid petting, hugging or kissing animals. Don’t allow them in your bedroom or on your furniture.

How can Mayo Clinic help with allergy symptoms?

Explore Mayo Clinic studies testing new treatments, interventions and tests as a means to prevent, detect, treat or manage this condition. Some allergy symptoms improve with home treatment. Sinus congestion and hay fever symptoms. These often improve with saline nasal irrigation — rinsing out the sinuses with a salt and water solution.

Can allergies be cured?

While most allergies can't be cured, treatments can help relieve your allergy symptoms. Allergy symptoms, which depend on the substance involved, can affect your airways, sinuses and nasal passages, skin, and digestive system. Allergic reactions can range from mild to severe.

What are the symptoms of an allergic reaction?

Allergies occur when your immune system mistakenly triggers an allergic reaction to an allergen. Allergic reaction symptoms include congestion, watery eyes, a runny nose, vomiting and, in severe cases, anaphylaxis. Allergies can be incredibly frustrating if you don’t know what’s triggering your immune system.

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