Suffering From Seasonal Allergies?
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The most common symptoms of seasonal allergies are:
- Sneezing
- Stuffy nose (congestion)
- Runny nose (rhinorrhea)
- Itchy nose/ throat/ roof of mouth
- Itchy, watery, red eyes
In children, a common sign of seasonal allergies is the “allergic salute,” the frequent habit of using the palm of the hand
to push and rub the nose upward to try to stop the itching. This can result in irritation and a small crease in the skin on the lower
part of the nose. Children with seasonal allergies may also present with the “allergic shiner,” or dark circles and puffiness under the
eyes.
Is it a cold or seasonal allergies? Allergies and colds share common symptoms, like sneezing and runny nose. However, seasonal allergies do not produce a common cold symptom, fever. Also, cold viruses typically do not produce a common allergy symptom, nasal itching. Colds often include muscle aches, not common with allergies. Also, seasonal allergies can last longer than colds, especially during high pollen seasons. If your "cold" lasts a few weeks you should ask your doctor about allergies.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Side effects with Allegra 180 mg for seasonal allergies are low and may include
headache, cold, or backache.
Side effects with Allegra 60 mg for seasonal allergies are low; less than 3% of
people experience cold or flu, nausea, menstrual pain, or drowsiness.
Side effects with Allegra 60 mg for hives are low and may include backache, sinusitis,
dizziness, or drowsiness.
Side effects with Allegra 30 mg are low and may include headache, cold, coughing,
or accidental injury.
Side effects with Allegra-D 12 Hour and Allegra-D 24 Hour were similar to Allegra
60 mg alone (headache, insomnia or nausea) and Allegra 180 mg alone (headache, cold
or backache) respectively. Due to the decongestant (pseudoephedrine) component in
both Allegra-D 12 Hour and Allegra-D 24 Hour, these products must not be used if
you: are taking an MAO inhibitor (a medication for depression) or have stopped taking
an MAO inhibitor within 14 days; retain urine; have narrow-angle glaucoma; have
severe high blood pressure or severe heart disease. Side effects with pseudoephedrine
may include nervousness, restlessness, dizziness, or insomnia. Headache, drowsiness,
increased heart rate, palpitations, increased blood pressure, and abnormal heart
rhythms have been reported. You should also tell your doctor if you have high blood
pressure, diabetes, heart disease, glaucoma, thyroid disease, impaired kidney function,
or symptoms of an enlarged prostate such as difficulty urinating.
Side effects with Allegra Oral Suspension 30mg/5mL (6mg/mL) are low and may include
vomiting, fever, cough, otitis media and diarrhea.