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Antihistamines work by blocking histamine, a substance produced by your cells to prevent infection.<ref name="rf1">http://sepa.duq.edu/regmed/immune/histamine.html</ref> If your body detects a foreign substance, your cells will make histamine, which causes inflammation of blood vessels. Usually this is useful. But when your body mistakes a non-harmful substance, like pollen, for a harmful one, it can cause what we call seasonal allergies.<ref name="rf2">http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Antihistamines/Pages/How-does-it-work.aspx</ref> Antihistamines are commonly known for treating seasonal allergies, but there are several other uses for both over-the-counter antihistamines and those prescribed by a doctor. Before taking antihistamines, understand how antihistamines work and what symptoms they treat. | Antihistamines work by blocking histamine, a substance produced by your cells to prevent infection.<ref name="rf1">http://sepa.duq.edu/regmed/immune/histamine.html</ref> If your body detects a foreign substance, your cells will make histamine, which causes inflammation of blood vessels. Usually this is useful. But when your body mistakes a non-harmful substance, like pollen, for a harmful one, it can cause what we call seasonal allergies.<ref name="rf2">http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Antihistamines/Pages/How-does-it-work.aspx</ref> Antihistamines are commonly known for treating seasonal allergies, but there are several other uses for both over-the-counter antihistamines and those prescribed by a doctor. Before taking antihistamines, understand how antihistamines work and what symptoms they treat. | ||
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