Myth about Allergies
Only take medication when showing symptoms of an allergy attack
Most allergy medications work best if they are already in the person s system or immediately after exposure, even if the person has shown no allergic symptoms. For patients with asthma and allergic rhinitis, allergic inflammation in the airways can be present even if the person can t feel it. It s there smoldering. But it s clear that, for patients with asthma, daily treatment can reduce the risk of asthma attacks. Even though a person might suffer from low levels of symptoms, as the season progresses, Li said, a person can experience complete obstruction of the nasal passage if it goes untreated.