Treatment options:

Is it an Allergy? 

                        Is it a Cold? 

                     Is it The Flu?

Allergy, Cold & Flu Comparison Chart

Self-care treatment for seasonal allergies include:

• Benadryl for occasional symptoms (per directions on bottle) this will cause drowsiness
• A non-drowsy anti-hystamine like Claritin or Zyrtec (per directions on bottle). This is more effective if taken daily, beginning about a week before your symptoms begin.

• A nasal decongestant will reduce the runny nose

Allergy triggers:

• Pet Dander
• Dust Mites
• Cockroaches
• Grass Pollen / Tree Pollen / Weed Pollen
• Indoor Allergens (Mold, Dander, Dust)

• Outdoor Allergens (Plant pollen, Mold, Mildew, Air pollution, Dry & Windy Weather Conditions)

Self-care treatment for Colds & most Flu include:

• Tylenol or Advil for discomfort and fever (per directions on bottle)
• Sudefed or a non-ephedra nasal decongestant for nasal congestion (per directions on bottle)

• Robitussin or Mucinex DM for cough (per directions on bottle)

If over the counter medications do not help you, please call 203-392-6300 to make an appointment to see a provider for further treatment options.

Antibiotics do not treat cold, flu or allergies!

Updated April 2010

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