Treatment with antihistamines

Generally antihistamines used to treat symptoms of allergic diseases. Although antihistamines are not able to cure allergic disease, they help greatly facilitate the most common allergy symptoms.

Antihistamines are used to treat the following diseases:

• Hives
• Allergic rhinitis Rhinitis: a runny nose - is quite serious   - Inflammation of the sinuses
• Atopic eczema - common allergic skin disease
• Hives
• Allergic conjunctivitis - inflammation of the eye
• Allergic reactions caused by insect bites
• Allergic reactions caused by the use of certain products (for the treatment of severe reaction (anaphylactic shock) usually require medication with epinephrine)

Other use of antihistamines

In addition to the treatment of the main symptoms of allergies, antihistamines are used in the treatment of other diseases - for example, stomach ulcers, and insomnia.

Antihistamines in the treatment of ulcers

Some types of antihistamines (H2-receptor antagonists or so called H2-blockers) are sometimes used to treat ulcers. Antihistamines are effective in treating some types ulcers because histamine released may stimulate the production of gastric juice. H2-blockers slow the release of histamine, thereby helping to reduce the acidity in the stomach and digestive tract.

Antihistamines for insomnia

Antihistamines are the first generation who have a pronounced sedative effect may be useful in the short-term treatment of insomnia Treatment of insomnia - medical or therapeutic?   - Especially if the sleep disorder Dreams: how to understand our dreams   It was caused by an allergic disease. Long-term treatment of insomnia, antihistamines are not recommended as the treatment of sleep disorders Violation of sleep - severe consequences of the usual disorders   There are a number of more effective drugs. Furthermore, there is the risk of addiction to sedating antihistamines first generation.

Antihistamines in bronchial asthma

An asthma attack provokes effects on the body of certain factors - allergens, chemicals, overly intense exercise. During an asthma attack, the airways become inflamed and narrow, causing a person is having trouble breathing. Common symptoms of airway inflammation - coughing, feeling of tightness in the chest, breathing hoarsely. Receiving special drugs that block the release of histamine, triggers an asthma attack - the most popular method of preventing attacks of the disease. Nevertheless, before taking any medications for asthma Bronchial asthma - the body's response inadequate It is necessary, first of all, consult your doctor.

Diphenhydramine

Diphenhydramine - the first generation antihistamine, has a pronounced sedative properties. Antihistamines slow the rapid inflammation in the airways after the release of histamine as a result of exposure to the allergen. Diphenhydramine helps alleviate the major symptoms of an allergic reaction Allergic reactions: how to understand why you tickle in the throat   - Runny nose, sneezing, itching, watery eyes, skin rashes. Since diphenhydramine may interact with other medicines to treat asthma, before taking the drug should consult a doctor.

Loratadine

Loratadine - a second-generation antihistamine that does not have a sedative effect, one of the most common drugs in asthma. Past research has shown that loratadine Loratadine - a long-acting antihistamine   significantly reduces the risk of an asthma attack caused by the excessive amount of exercise. This antihistamine that helps in the treatment of seasonal allergies and facilitation of the main symptoms of allergies - including runny nose, sneezing, itching sensation in the throat and nasal cavities. Typically, the peak season of allergies in asthma loratadine is recommended to take daily.

Cetirizine

Scientific studies have shown that cetirizine, second-generation antihistamine, has no sedative properties, greatly reduces bronchoconstriction and acts as a bronchodilator, relaxing the muscles and facilitating the process of breathing. Cetirizine, as other second generation antihistamines, blocking the release of histamine and prevents occurrence of allergy symptoms Allergy symptoms: Survival Guide Spring . Cetirizine may interact with several other drugs and released strictly on prescription, but less effective alternative to cetirizine can be purchased in pharmacies without a prescription. Before taking cetirizine, it is imperative to consult a doctor.