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Visit your local Orion Pharmacy pharmacist for advice, support and allergy treatment.
How Can Orion Pharmacy Help You with Allergies?
The first step is to visit us at Orion Pharmacy, we’ll work with you to identify what is potentially triggering your allergies.
Taking an allergy test at Orion Pharmacy is the best way to know for sure if you have an allergy and what type of allergen triggers it. Once we know your triggers, we can start to develop a management strategy for you. With most allergies there isn’t a complete “treatment”, but we can advise you on different medications and tips to manage your symptoms.
Through allergy testing and treatment, we can help you reduce your symptoms and live a happier and more active life.
Allergy Causes and Symptoms
Allergy symptoms occur when an “invader” (allergens) enters your system that your body views as harmful. This can cause your body’s defence system to release histamines to protect your body. These histamines are what cause your allergy symptoms.
There are several different types of allergies that people suffer from and some are more common than others. Typical causes of allergy symptoms are:
- Medications
- Food
- Insect bites
- Latex
- Mould
- Pet dander
- Pollen
Most allergy symptoms are generally mild though and can be easily managed with over the counter and prescription medications. Common symptoms that suggest you’re having an allergic reaction include:
- Rash or hives
- Itchiness
- Watery/red eyes
- Hay fever
- Runny nose
- Difficulty breathing
Allergy Services at Orion Pharmacy
If you are not sure what you’re allergic to, then it might be time for an allergy test at Orion Pharmacy in Purley. We will walk you through everything from how the tests work to how they’re done, and why they are important.
Once you know what’s triggering your allergies, you’ll be in a much better position when it comes to managing your symptoms. You’ll be able to predict when you’re likely to come into contact with your allergens and plan in advance to prevent symptoms becoming really strong and disrupting your day.
Allergy Treatments
Medications such as antihistamines, decongestants, or a combination of over-the-counter and prescription medications, are used to effectively treat allergy symptoms. Nasal sprays, saline irrigation, and inhalers also can be used to treat allergy symptoms.
Allergy medications available:
- Antihistamines: Claritin, Zyrtec, Benadryl, and Allegra
- Decongestants: Sudafed and Contact
- Nasal sprays: Flonase and Nasonex
Allergy Services & Treatment are available at Orion Pharmacy in Purley. If you are prescribed anti-allergy medications we can handle this for you. Just speak to our pharmacy team so we can get everything set up.