antiallergic
Counteracts immune overreactions
Antiallergic describes something that prevents or counteracts allergic reactions.
Antiallergic medications—antihistamines, corticosteroids, and similar drugs—block the body's immune response to allergens like pollen, pet dander, or certain foods.
She takes an antiallergic before visiting houses with cats.
Drug blocking allergic response
- cetirizineSecond-generation antihistamine drug
- loratadineAntihistamine compound for allergies
- diphenhydramineSedating antihistamine compound
- corticosteroidAdrenal-derived inflammation suppressant
epinephrine · hydroxyzine · cromolyn · decongestant · nasal spray · inhaler · eye drops · EpiPen
Allergy-response compound
- immunoglobulinDefensive blood protein
- antibodiesProteins targeting pathogens
- hypersensitivityExaggerated response to stimuli
- anaphylaxisSevere systemic allergic reaction
eosinophils · T-cells · cytokines · interleukins · atopy · tolerance · desensitization · sensitization
Reducing distress or discomfort
- easingReducing strain or difficulty
- alleviationReduction of intensity
- decongestionRemoval of blockage
- anti-inflammatoryInflammation-reducing agent
flare-up · eye drops · calming · therapeutic · fast-acting · long-lasting
Unlikely to cause reactions
- air purifierMachine filtering indoor atmosphere
- HEPA filterHigh-efficiency particulate trapper
- barrier creamSkin-shielding topical application
- avoidanceDeliberate keeping away
patch testing · skin prick test · elimination diet · environmental control · pollen forecast · encasement · cross-reactivity
antihistamine
Drug blocking allergic response
- cetirizineSecond-generation antihistamine drug
- loratadineAntihistamine compound for allergies
- diphenhydramineSedating antihistamine compound
corticosteroid · epinephrine · hydroxyzine · cromolyn · decongestant · nasal spray · inhaler · eye drops · EpiPen · prednisone
histamine
Allergy-response compound
- immunoglobulinDefensive blood protein
- antibodiesProteins targeting pathogens
- hypersensitivityExaggerated response to stimuli
anaphylaxis · eosinophils · T-cells · cytokines · interleukins · atopy · tolerance · desensitization · sensitization · inflammatory response
soothing
Reducing distress or discomfort
- easingReducing strain or difficulty
- alleviationReduction of intensity
- decongestionRemoval of blockage
anti-inflammatory · flare-up · eye drops · calming · therapeutic · fast-acting · long-lasting
hypoallergenic
Unlikely to cause reactions
- air purifierMachine filtering indoor atmosphere
- HEPA filterHigh-efficiency particulate trapper
- barrier creamSkin-shielding topical application
avoidance · patch testing · skin prick test · elimination diet · environmental control · pollen forecast · encasement · cross-reactivity
antiallergicallergenic
Provoking immune hypersensitivity
allergen · sensitizing · irritant · immunogenic · inflammatory
antiallergicirritant
Source of vexation
irritating · inflammatory · pro-inflammatory · caustic · corrosive