Allergy Basics
Immune System
This is a common nasal symptom of seasonal allergies in older adults. You must give at least one.
nasal congestion or a runny nose
This is an intranasal corticosteroid.
Flonase (fluticasone), Rhinocort (budesonide), Nasacort (triamcinolone)
Eye drop bottle tips should not touch ____.
eyes, skin, fingers, or anything else
Seasonal allergies are most commonly triggered by this airborne allergen in the spring
Pollen
Postnasal drip from allergies can commonly cause this symptom.
Cough
This is how you should position your head when taking a nasal spray.
Forward
Older adults taking oral decongestants may experience worsening of this condition.
high blood pressure (hypertension)
This can be done to prevent allergies. (You must give at least one answer)
cromolyn sodium, oral antihistamines, intranasal corticosteroids, keeping windows closed, using an HVAC filter, using an air cleaner, using a mask, changing clothes, and showering after an outing
This is a common eye-related symptom of seasonal allergies.
Red or teary eyes
This is an oral medication that blocks histamine.
Benadryl (diphenhydramine), Claritin (loratadine), Zyrtec (cetirizine), Xyzal (levocetirizine), Allegra (fexofenadine)
Using oxymetazoline nasal spray for more than 3 days can cause this condition.
rebound congestion
This percentage of U.S. adults reported seasonal allergies. You must be within 5% of the correct answer to get it correct.
25.2%
This is a symptom of asthma. (You must name at least one answer)
Wheezing, chest tightness, coughing, and shortness of breath
This is how decongestants like Sudafed/pseudoephedrine work.
Tightens blood vessels in the nose.
This medication causes sedation and should be avoided in older adults.
Benadryl (diphenhydramine)