title: Treatment of hay fever. Allergen avoidance and medication to control symptoms.
abstract: Therapy for hay fever should begin with environmental control, because sometimes avoidance of allergens is all that is needed to adequately control symptoms. If not, useful medications include antihistamines, decongestants, combinations of the two, prescription nasal sprays, and allergy immunotherapy. The best method and correct dosage are important, both to ensure patient comfort and to prevent the side effects of allergic disorders.
authors: Department of Pediatrics, University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, La Jolla.
authors: G L
authors: GL
authors: Klein
mesh_terms: D004777:Environment; D006634:Histamine H1 Antagonists / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D014663:Nasal Decongestants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006255:Rhinitis, Allergic, Seasonal / Q000276:immunology / Q000628:therapy*
chemical_list: D006634:Histamine H1 Antagonists; D014663:Nasal Decongestants