Allergies at Work
Have allergies got you falling asleep on the job?
Uncontrolled allergies at work can make it difficult to focus for two reasons, says Martin, “because of allergy symptoms or the medicine you take.”
To stay alert with allergies at work, try a non-sedating antihistamine such as Allegra or Claritin. If these do not provide total relief, ask your doctor about a nasal steroid spray. There are also non-sedating oral medications that help control allergies, such as Singulair.
Remember also that decongestants usually have pseudoephedrine (Sudafed), a stimulant. “The decongestants may counter the drowsiness from antihistamines,” says Martin.
Putting Allergies Out of Work
Have allergies got you falling asleep on the job?
Stay Alert With Better Allergy Medicines
Uncontrolled allergies at work can make it difficult to focus for two reasons, says Martin, “because of allergy symptoms or the medicine you take.”
To stay alert with allergies at work, try a non-sedating antihistamine such as Allegra or Claritin. If these do not provide total relief, ask your doctor about a nasal steroid spray. There are also non-sedating oral medications that help control allergies, such as Singulair.
Remember also that decongestants usually have pseudoephedrine (Sudafed), a stimulant. “The decongestants may counter the drowsiness from antihistamines,” says Martin.
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