Daily Dose: Tips for allergy relief

Allergy season is upon the Sooner state, and many are suffering from allergy symptoms as the plants and trees begin to pollinate. Dr. Lacy Anderson offers various over-the-counter solutions to combat seasonal allergies.

As a first-line treatment for allergy symptoms, News 9's Dr. Lacy Anderson recommends daily non-drowsy antihistamines like Claritin, Allegra, or Zyrtec. For itchy eyes it is recommended to use antihistamine eye drops such as Pataday.

For alleviating congestion caused by allergies, steroid-based nasal sprays such as Flonase and Nasonex, or antihistamine-based sprays like Astalyn are ideal.

If antihistamines alone aren't sufficient to relieve symptoms, a doctor may be able to prescribe Singulair, which works differently from antihistamines. If multiple medications aren't enough, a short burst of steroids may provide temporary symptomatic relief.