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Antihistamine
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a type of medicine used to treat allergies or neutralize their effects
What is "antihistamine"?
Antihistamine is a type of medication used to ease allergy symptoms by blocking the action of histamines in the body. Histamines are chemicals released by the immune system during allergic reactions, causing symptoms such as sneezing, itching, runny nose, and watery eyes. Antihistamines work by stopping histamines from attaching to receptors in the cells, and so reducing or preventing these allergic symptoms. They are commonly used to treat hay fever, hives, pink eye caused by allergies, and sometimes symptoms of the common cold.
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Example
Antihistamines provide remedial relief for allergy symptoms such as sneezing and itching.
The nurse administered antihistamines to reduce the severity of the weal and relieve the patient's symptoms.
The antagonism between histamine and antihistamine drugs is utilized to counteract each other, lessening allergic reactions and diminishing symptoms like itching and inflammation.
Treatment for a rash depends on its cause and may involve topical creams or ointments, oral medications, antihistamines, or addressing the underlying condition.
In cases of severe allergies, antihistamines are used to block the effects of histamine release.
