• Experts estimate that 35 million Americans suffer from allergic reactions to airborne pollen.
  
• In most allergic reactions, the immune system is responding to a false alarm.
  
• The following foods account for 90 percent of all food-allergic reactions: milk, egg, nuts, soy, fish and shellfish.
  
• Many people who take antihistamines experience some side effects: drowsiness, loss of alertness and coordination.

Product information:

• Zyrtec, around $2 per dose, 800-223-0182, www.zyrtec.com
  
• Allegra, around $2 per dose, www.allegra.com
  
• Claritin, around 75 cents per dose, 800-CLARITIN (252-74846), www.claritin.com
  
• Benadryl, around 40 cents per dose, 800-223-0182, www.benadryl.com

Related Links

Take the Healthy Living IQ Quiz

Watch Helpful Healthy Living Videos