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DEBUNKING ALLERGY MYTHS.

The more you know about your allergies the better you will be able to manage them. With so much information out there—some of it conflicting—it is important to know the facts.

  • MYTH

    Antihistamines are the only good way to treat allergies.

    FACT

    Antihistamines only block one of the allergic substances, histamine, that cause your allergies.*

  • MYTH

    Nasal sprays contain bodybuilding steroids.

    FACT

    The medicine in FLONASE, a glucocorticoid, is very different from the steroids that are misused by some athletes.

  • MYTH

    All nasal sprays are the same.

    FACT

    FLONASE Allergy Relief is different – it’s the first OTC nasal spray indicated to treat both nose- and eye-related allergy symptoms.

  • MYTH

    FLONASE is addictive.

    FACT

    The medicine in FLONASE is non-habit forming and has been prescribed by doctors for over 20 years.

  • MYTH

    The over-the-counter (OTC) version of FLONASE isn’t as strong as the original prescription treatment.

    FACT

    OTC FLONASE is exactly the same as the prescription formula in both dosage and strength.

  • MYTH

    Nasal allergies are a minor nuisance.

    FACT

    Beyond symptoms, studies show that nasal allergies can negatively impact your emotional well-being.

  • MYTH

    Nasal allergies only affect people at certain times of the year.

    FACT

    For many people, allergies can be a year-round problem.

*Mechanism vs. most OTC allergy pills. Flonase acts on multiple inflammatory substances (histamine, prostaglandins, cytokines, tryptases, chemokines and leukotrienes). The exact number and precise mechanism are unknown.