Decongestants reduce nasal congestion by constricting blood vessels. More medication only makes the congestion worse. Discuss this side effect with your physician to understand how to limit the amount of medication you use. Bronchodilators widen the bronchial tubes in the lungs. They are used to decreased allergy symptoms such as coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath.
Agitation is a common side effect.
Steriodal medications in oral or inhaled nasal forms are used to decrease inflammation. Nasal steriods are more effective than oral forms. Low dose topical steroid medications are used for rashes. Immunotherapy Immunotherapy, also known as allergy shots, involves injecting small doses of the allergic substance to help build the production of antibodies, thereby strengthening the resistance against the allergen. This approach has been helpful for pollens, molds, mites, insects, and animal dander.