How do you get rid of bad allergies?

How can i get rid of my bad allergies?

• I have runny nose, sneezing, and sniffling. They are really bad. Any suggestions of how I can relieve them?

• Answer:

  Decongestants can help relieve a runny nose due to an infection. These work by shrinking the mucous membranes which allows air to pass through more freely and limits the amount of mucus produced. Decongestants are also available in the form of nasal sprays. These are effective in clearing congestion, but should not be used for more than a day or two due to a risk of dependency. Antihistamines can also be useful in reliving runny noses due to colds or flu. Viruses can also attack the mucus membranes and cause extra watering and extra mucus production. This, in fact, is how the common cold occurs. The virus is spread from person to person through droplets in the air or on hands: remember that there's a lot of extra liquid around with all the irritation, and a lot of that is sprayed into the air every time you cough or sneeze. Other people who breathe those droplets may be infected also, since the droplets will be caught on their mucus membranes.