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A histamine antagonist is an agent which serves to inhibit the release or action of histamine. Antihistamine can be used to describe any histamine antagonist, but it is usually reserved for the classical antihistamines that act upon the H1 histamine receptor. In common use, the term antihistamine refers only to H1 antagonists, also known as H1 antihistamines. It has been discovered that these H1-antihistamines are actually inverse agonists at the...


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Is it possible for your body to not produce Antihistamines?

The body doesn't produce antihistamines. Only histamine. Anti-histamines are synthetic drugs

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What are some good natural alternatives to antihistamines?
I can't take antihistamines but have terrible allergies. I'm interested in any herbal/natural remedies. Saline nasal...

I just yesterday went and purchased some Zicam for a friend..It is homeopathic, and seemed to work for her.

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Learn about chigger bites, poison ivy and other summer skin irritants:

Common summer skin conditions can be bothersome, uncomfortable and even painful. Some, such as heat rash and swimmers' itch, clear up on their own. Others, including Lyme disease, require medical treatment. This slide show from the Mayo Clinic will take a look at these seasonal skin conditions, their causes and when you might need to see your doctor.

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A skin rash can be harmless or an indicator of serious illness. Rashes can be caused by medications, viruses, fungi, autoimmune disease, and even heat.

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