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Several medicines are used to treat allergies and asthma. Allergy shots are controlled doses of an allergen injected into a patient over time to increase the tolerance to an allergen. Decongestants relieve symptoms associated with nasal swelling, congestion and mucus secretion. Such symptoms include runny nose, coughing and sneezing.

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Allergies, Inside & Out

Sniffling and sneezing? Allergy sufferers, take heart. Follow these tips to get relief:

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