| While the winter months offer a break for many | | | | If left untreated, allergies can disrupt sleep, learning, and |
| seasonal allergy sufferers, it's never too early to start | | | | possibly result in chronic respiratory problems like |
| thinking about the upcoming change in seasons and | | | | asthma or sinusitis. Non-drowsy antihistamines like |
| what allergies may come along with it. Allergic rhinitis is | | | | Reactine relieve allergy symptoms for a full 24 hours. |
| one of the most common chronic diseases, affecting | | | | • Women are more likely to stick with what they |
| more than nine million Canadians and over 500 million | | | | know. According to a recent Harris-Decima survey |
| people worldwide. | | | | conducted on behalf of Reactine, many women will |
| "There are so many misconceptions around allergies," | | | | take an antihistamine to help their allergy symptoms, |
| says Toronto allergist, Dr. Mark Greenwald. "Seasonal | | | | while men are more likely to not treat their allergy |
| sufferers should be aware of the facts in order to | | | | symptoms at all. Over one-quarter of allergy sufferers |
| effectively manage their allergies. Using an | | | | have never taken an antihistamine before symptoms |
| antihistamine such as Reactine, which starts to work in | | | | onset. |
| just 20 minutes, on a regular basis is just one way | | | | • If it works, it works. There is no scientific proof |
| people can help manage their symptoms." | | | | behind the myth of tolerance to antihistamines or a |
| Think you know everything about allergies? Here are | | | | 'rebound effect'. As a result, if you have found an |
| some fast facts about the allergic reactions we love | | | | allergy medication that works for you, stick with it. You |
| to hate, and some popular myths – debunked. | | | | cannot build up a tolerance to antihistamines which are |
| • Allergies are annoying but are generally harmless | | | | proven effective in relieving both indoor and outdoor |
| to your health. | | | | allergy symptoms. |