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How Do Antihistamines Work?
Allergy medications can be taken by mouth or applied to specific areas, such as the eyes or nose.
Written by Lauren Smith, MA | Reviewed by Alexandra Schwarz, MD
Updated on August 30, 2024Antihistamines can help treat many symptoms and conditions. They block a chemical called histamines in the body, and may also slow down the activity in the central nervous system. In this video, learn how antihistamines work and what health issues they can treat.
References
American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. (2017). Seasonal allergies.
Farzam, K., et al. (2023). Antihistamines. StatPearls.
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