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What is Allegra ?

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Allegra is a seasonal allergy medicine that your doctor can prescribe if it is right for you. Its active ingredient - fexofenadine - leaves you without the drowsiness which can be caused by many antihistamines. Studies show drowsiness in people who took Allegra was similar to those who took a sugar pill placebo.

Is it a cold or seasonal allergies?

Allergies and colds share common symptoms, like sneezing and runny nose. However, seasonal allergies do not produce a common cold symptom, fever. Cold viruses typically do not produce a common allergy symptom, nasal itching. Colds often include muscle aches, not common with allergies. Also, seasonal allergies can last longer than colds - during high pollen seasons. If your "cold" lasts a few weeks you should check with your doctor.

Will I ever outgrow my allergies?

Experts believe allergy sufferers do not outgrow their disease. While seasonal allergies may improve spontaneously, especially during childhood and adolescence, they may simply be dormant. Symptoms tend to recur after dormancy and may actually worsen over time.

What causes seasonal allergies?

An allergic reaction is your immune system reacting to a foreign substance in your system, like pollen. If you have seasonal allergies and are exposed to pollen, your body releases histamine which in turn can cause your runny nose, itchy eyes, sneezing and other symptoms.

Is there a cure for seasonal allergies?

There are procedures and medications that help control seasonal allergies, but you still may need to continue them on an ongoing basis.

How do I find out if I have seasonal allergies and what I'm allergic to?

Visit your doctor. Specialists use tests to isolate and detect what you're allergic to.

How are allergies treated?

Three ways: Avoidance simply means avoiding things you're allergic to. If the allergen is too common to avoid (like pollen), drug therapy or allergen immunotherapy (allergy injections) may be used to reduce or control the symptoms.