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Allergic Rhinitis Therapy
•Avoidance of triggers
•No carpeting or upholstered furniture
•No furry or feathered pets
•Perform maintenance chores requiring use of irritating chemicals/cleaners when children not present
•Maintain heating/cooling systems
•No smoking
•Medications
•Antihistamines
•Decongestants
•Nonsteroidal nasal sprays
•Steroid nasal sprays
•Allergy shots
Avoidance of allergens when possible is the most important aspect of allergy treatment.  Decreasing exposure to allergens results in improvement in symptoms and less need for medications.

Total avoidance of allergens is usually not possible, so medications are usually necessary.  Fortunately we have many safe and effective medications for allergies.

Allergy injections are usually reserved for those patients whose symptoms are not controlled by avoidance and medications.  Allergy injections can be very effective in certain patients with certain allergies, but should be prescribed and administered by physicians with training or experience in this kind of therapy.