Flu & Allergy Treatments: Video Series

Allergies to dust mites are common, and they can cause sneezing, nasal congestion, itching and asthma. Discover ocular symptoms that may occur as a result of exposure to dust mites, such as tearing and itching of the eyes, with help from an immunologist in this free video on allergy symptoms.

In order to stop a cough, one must first examine what may be causing the cough, because a cough that is the result of asthma will require treatment with albuterol. Find out which over-the-counter medications treat a common cough with help from an immunologist in this free video on cough and cold treatment.

The method of treating a dry cough is largely dependent on the cause of the dry cough, which can be from asthma or gastroesophageal reflux disease. Treat dry cough with bronchodilators or heartburn medication with help from an immunologist in this free video on treating a dry cough.

In order to get rid of mucus, one must consider the location and cause of the mucus, and mucus that results from allergies often needs to be treated with nasal corticosteroids. Find out how bronchodilators can be used to get rid of mucus with help from an immunologist in this free video on mucus and the respiratory system.

The primary reason that people cough and sneeze is due to allergies, as allergies often trigger the release of histamine. Find out how upper respiratory infections can cause coughing and sneezing with help from an immunologist in this free video on coughing and sneezing.

Influenza can be prevented in a variety of ways, but the most common preventative tactic is through flu shots. Discover how scientists attempt to come up with the best yearly vaccination with help from an immunologist in this free video on influenza prevention.

The treatment for mucus in the throat depends on the cause of the mucus, but such mucus is usually a result of post-nasal drip. Treat mucus in the throat with antihistamines with help from an immunologist in this free video on mucus treatment.