Season 1 - Episode 12 - Allergies (Part 2)

Antihistamines can cause many short-term effects such as urinary retention, constipation, dry mouth, increased appetite, and more serious long-term effects. One study showed a 3.5-fold increase in the risk of gliomas, a common type of brain tumor in patients with long-term antihistamine use for allergic conditions. 

Decongestants produce vascular effects like an increase in blood pressure, headache, sleeplessness and irritability. Long-term side effects are unknown.

Corticosteroids can cause thinning of skin and mucous membranes, discoloration of the skin, and irritation. Used topically they favor absorption into the systemic circulation which can cause disturbance of the normal hormonal levels in the body. Corticosteroid eye drops can cause glaucoma, cataract formation and infection. Inhalers can cause irritation of the mucous membranes of the mouth and throat, as well as yeast infections of the mouth.

Oral corticosteroids cause still more severe side effects over the long term such as:

• stomach ulceration
• cataract formation (opacity of the eye lenses)
• osteoporosis (reduced mineral content of bones resulting in weaker fracture-prone bones)
• muscle weakness
• hyperglycemia (abnormally high blood sugar levels)
• Delayed growth when used in children
• Increased blood pressure

Thomas, Liji. "Long Term Effects of Taking Allergy Medications". News-Medical. 12 May 2022. <https://www.news-medical.net/health/Long-Term-Effects-of-Taking-Allergy-Medications.aspx>.

Our goal is to give people freedom from allergies through the power of natural healing. It is possible! In this episode the docs share some insight on the supplements and home remedies that they have seen be effective for their patients suffering from allergies. Drug dependence and dealing with the "side effects" is no way to live. We think there's a BETTER WAY!

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