People can have different reactions to allergens, even when they are allergic to the same things. In rare cases, allergens can cause a severe reaction called anaphylaxis that can result in shock and can even be life-threatening. Allergens most likely to cause this dangerous response include some foods (such as peanuts and shellfish), drugs, insect stings, and latex. The reaction may begin almost immediately after contact with the substance.
Some common reactions a person might experience after contact with an allergen include:
- asthma
- hay fever
- upset stomach
- eczema (a skin disease)
- itching
- itching of the roof of the mouth
- itchy ears, nose and throat
- Allergy Tips
Avoiding Allergens
If you are allergic to a certain food or to a pet, total avoidance is the best strategy. Unfortunately, many allergens are not easy to eliminate. Dust mites, cockroaches, and mold are some common indoor allergens, and even if you keep your house immaculately clean, tiny particles of these substances are likely to remain. They can get into furniture, bedding, and soft toys. Here are some tips that can help you keep your house allergy-safe:
Limit the number of carpets in your home. It is easier to remove allergens from smooth, hard floors such as tile or wood.
Keep out of your basement. Most basements are damp, which encourages mold growth. A dehumidifier may help as well.
Enclose your mattress in a vinyl cover to protect against dust mites.
Remove all cloth drapes or curtains from your bedroom and replace with blinds.
Wash bed linens and pillows in water hotter than 130° F to kill dust mites.
Use an air purifier with a HEPA (high-efficiency particulate-arresting) filter to minimize the allergens floating in the air.
Dosing Imformation
Directions
• read the Quick Start Guide for how to:
• prime the bottle
• use the spray
• clean the spray nozzle
• shake gently before each use
• use this product only once a day
• do not use more than directed
ADULTS AND CHILDREN 12 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER
• Week 1 – use 2 sprays in each nostril once daily
• Week 2 through 6 months – use 1 or 2 sprays in each nostril once daily, as needed to treat your
symptoms
• After 6 months of daily use – ask your doctor if you can keep using
CHILDREN 4 TO 11 YEARS OF AGE
• the growth rate of some children may be slower while using this product. Children should use for
the shortest amount of time necessary to achieve symptom relief. Talk to your child’s doctor if
your child needs to use the spray for longer than two months a year.
• an adult should supervise use
• use 1 spray in each nostril once daily
CHILDREN UNDER 4 YEARS OF AGE
• do not use