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Goodbye, Benadryl: It Is Time For You To Retire
There are newer and better alternatives than Benedryl for treating allergic reactions. Here are the reasons you should stop using Benedryl as an antihistimine.
Indoor Allergies? Plants Might Be the Answer
With millions of Americans suffering from allergies each year, you or someone you love have probably experienced allergy symptoms at…
5 Ways to Fight Spring Allergies
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Allergy Treatments and Their Side Effects
Many factors — including cost, effectiveness, and availability (over-the-counter vs. prescription) — as well as side effects go into the…
Managing Indoor Allergies Without Meds
While most people focus on outdoor allergies, indoor allergies can be just as debilitating. Su and Jonathan discuss strategies for…
The Benadryl Risk-Benefit Quandry
This past spring my family and I took a trip to Santiago, Chile. As I packed for the wide range…
CDC Warning About Allergy Medicines The CDC has come out with a timely warning about allergy medicines. Medicines That Contain…
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