Oral antihistamines can worsen dry eye because they reduce tear production as they work to dry nasal passages. Eye drop antihistamines like ketotifen (Zaditor) or alcaftadine (Lastacaft) typically ...

A retrospective Japanese cohort study finds that prophylactic desloratadine, a common antihistamine, was associated with a significantly lower risk of docetaxel-induced skin toxicities in early-stage ...

A methodical up-titration schedule and clear expectations help patients reach the point where advanced therapy is appropriate. With no approved CIndU medication, clinicians are extrapolating from CSU.

A decongestant is a medication that helps ease nasal congestion, which happens when something irritates the lining of your nose. This can result from a cold, the flu, or allergies, for example. A ...

For some, the word "histamine" might evoke thoughts of seasonal allergies: runny noses, scratchy throats and itchy eyes. But the molecule also influences exercise performance. A new study from the ...

For anyone who has fumbled around for an antihistamine at the height of a sneezing fit, the question of when exactly to take it might feel beside the point. But timing really does matter. The ...

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved one formulation of azelastine (Astepro) nasal spray for nonprescription treatment of allergies, making it the first nasal antihistamine available ...

Three common antihistamine medications have been found in preliminary tests to inhibit infection of cells by the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, University of Florida Health researchers have found.

In a recent study published in JAMA Network Open, researchers assessed associations between prescriptions of first-generation-type antihistamine drugs and seizures among children. Study: ...

So, your allergies are acting up again. Your eyes are itchy and inflamed, your nose is running, and you can't stop sneezing. If this sounds like you, an antihistamine may help. Antihistamines are a ...

Allergies can be debilitating. A nasty combination of itching, sneezing, runny nose, tearing eyes and breathing difficulties can really stop you in your tracks. But if you're combating allergies and ...

The rate at which people suffer from different kinds of allergies have increased as environmental pollution keeps on increasing every day. Here are some nutritious foods which tend to help such ...