How to Use antihistamine in a Sentence
antihistamine
noun-
Consult your vet about giving your dog an oral antihistamine.
— Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 13 Sep. 2024 -
But is all of this in spite of the use of antihistamines or because of it?
— Elizabeth Landau, CNN, 23 Mar. 2018 -
There is no role for antihistamines with a cough or cold.
— Dr. Judy Schaechter, miamiherald, 20 Mar. 2018 -
Use an over-the-counter antihistamine cream or an anti-itch cream.
— Cierra Britten, The Enquirer, 28 June 2022 -
What to do if bit: Over-the-counter medicines, such as antihistamines or itch creams can help provide relief.
— Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 14 June 2024 -
Clean the area, apply a cold pack, and use over-the-counter pain relievers and antihistamines as needed for first aid.
— Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 13 Sep. 2024 -
Avoid scratching it, use anti-itch cream, take an antihistamine or apply a cold compress or ice to the site of the bite.
— Washington Post, 20 May 2021 -
While vets gave her antihistamines and vitamins, Mali died the same day.
— Lizzie Hyman, Peoplemag, 29 Nov. 2023 -
The patient was already taking an antihistamine, and that was a good start.
— New York Times, 9 May 2022 -
An oral antihistamine can also be used to calm the effects of poison ivy and help with sleeping.
— Timothy Dahl, Popular Mechanics, 4 June 2018 -
Once at the hospital, The Honeydogs singer was treated with an IV and given steroids and antihistamines to stop the swelling.
— Samantha Brodsky, Good Housekeeping, 7 July 2017 -
Once at the hospital, The Honeydogs singer was treated with an IV and given steroids and antihistamines to stop the swelling.
— Samantha Brodsky, Good Housekeeping, 7 July 2017 -
Use an over-the-counter anti-itch or antihistamine cream to help relieve itching.
— Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 8 June 2023 -
A few days after her aunt stopped using the antihistamine, all was normal.
— Patti Singer, USA TODAY, 25 June 2017 -
Those include nasal sprays and antihistamines such as Claritin and Zyrtec.
— Jessica Flores, San Francisco Chronicle, 13 Apr. 2023 -
In general, non-drowsy antihistamines are the best choice for most people.
— Laura Lu, Ms, Parents, 29 Feb. 2024 -
Even though the antihistamines hadn’t helped, maybe allergies were playing a role.
— Lisa Sanders, M.d., New York Times, 6 Apr. 2023 -
If that’s the case, antihistamines won’t help — try using a steroid nasal spray and limiting exposure to pollen, Sokol said.
— Lauren Fox, BostonGlobe.com, 14 June 2019 -
For itchy, watery eyes, antihistamine eye drops — often in conjunction with a nasal spray — tend to work best, Mafi said.
— Nina Agrawal, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2024 -
To try to achieve this, the researchers chose a generic antihistamine with some psychoactive effects as the placebo.
— Carla K. Johnson, Anchorage Daily News, 25 Aug. 2022 -
These can include antihistamines (which come in pills, nasal sprays, and eye drops), steroid nasal sprays, mast cell inhibitors, and leukotriene modifiers.
— Marisa Cohen, Good Housekeeping, 19 June 2019 -
Allergy-proof your day – Now that hay fever season has hit, your first instinct might be to pop an antihistamine.
— Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 30 Aug. 2022 -
So, why is one drug marketed as an antihistamine and one marketed as a sleep aid?
— Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 13 Dec. 2018 -
One of the great advancements was the development of non-drowsy antihistamine drugs.
— Timothy Fanning, San Antonio Express-News, 17 Dec. 2021 -
Zagelbaum gave his son a dose of an antihistamine, which also made him feel sick, Emma says.
— Kc Baker, PEOPLE.com, 15 May 2017 -
Ordo had a form of Pyrilamine, an antihistamine, in his system.
— John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2021 -
The kit also has tweezers, several types and sizes of gauze, antihistamine, and a pet first aid manual for tips and treatment guides.
— Adrienne Donica, Popular Mechanics, 4 Sep. 2023 -
Step 3: Use antihistamine or calamine cream and oatmeal baths to reduce itching.
— NBC News, 10 Sep. 2017 -
Allergy Meds Taking an over-the-counter antihistamine like Benadryl or Zyrtec might also reduce the urge to itch.
— Caroline Picard, Good Housekeeping, 25 May 2018 -
For precautionary measures, bring along medicine, such as a decongestant or antihistamine, for your child to take just in case.
— Noah Kaufman, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Sep. 2024
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