Steroids for COPD include oral steroids, inhaled steroids, and combination inhalers. Each type comes with its own benefits and side effects.

People with hay fever could one day benefit from a first-of-its-kind “molecular shield” that blocks pollen from entering the ...

FluMist is the first vaccine to prevent influenza, more commonly known as the flu, that does not need to be administered by a ...

Here's the lowdown from allergy doctors on how to get relief, from which medicines to use — and how to best use them — to tips for keeping pollen out of your home.

Smells like seasonal allergies. About a quarter of U.S. adults deal with seasonal allergic rhinitis, or hay fever. The immune system reacts to the airborne pollen, causing the allergic symptoms. And ...

NHS doctor issues 'do not use' warning for over-the-counter meds due to 'nightmare' side effects Dr Suraj Kukadia warned people against using certain nasal sprays due to some 'horrible' symptoms.

One of the most concerning side effects of overusing nasal sprays is a condition known as rebound congestion, or rhinitis medicamentosa (RM). This occurs when the nose becomes reliant on the spray to ...

Nasal steroid sprays, which are popular over-the-counter options, target inflammation to reduce swelling and help clear up stuffiness.Flonase, a product that uses the active ingredient fluticasone ...