How to Use antihistamine in a Sentence

antihistamine

noun
  • But is all of this in spite of the use of antihistamines or because of it?
    Elizabeth Landau, CNN, 23 Mar. 2018
  • There is no role for antihistamines with a cough or cold.
    Dr. Judy Schaechter, miamiherald, 20 Mar. 2018
  • Use an over-the-counter antihistamine cream or an anti-itch cream.
    Cierra Britten, The Enquirer, 28 June 2022
  • What to do if bit: Over-the-counter medicines, such as antihistamines or itch creams can help provide relief.
    Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 14 June 2024
  • Avoid scratching it, use anti-itch cream, take an antihistamine or apply a cold compress or ice to the site of the bite.
    Washington Post, 20 May 2021
  • While vets gave her antihistamines and vitamins, Mali died the same day.
    Lizzie Hyman, Peoplemag, 29 Nov. 2023
  • The patient was already taking an antihistamine, and that was a good start.
    New York Times, 9 May 2022
  • An oral antihistamine can also be used to calm the effects of poison ivy and help with sleeping.
    Timothy Dahl, Popular Mechanics, 4 June 2018
  • Once at the hospital, The Honeydogs singer was treated with an IV and given steroids and antihistamines to stop the swelling.
    Samantha Brodsky, Good Housekeeping, 7 July 2017
  • Once at the hospital, The Honeydogs singer was treated with an IV and given steroids and antihistamines to stop the swelling.
    Samantha Brodsky, Good Housekeeping, 7 July 2017
  • Use an over-the-counter anti-itch or antihistamine cream to help relieve itching.
    Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 8 June 2023
  • A few days after her aunt stopped using the antihistamine, all was normal.
    Patti Singer, USA TODAY, 25 June 2017
  • Those include nasal sprays and antihistamines such as Claritin and Zyrtec.
    Jessica Flores, San Francisco Chronicle, 13 Apr. 2023
  • In general, non-drowsy antihistamines are the best choice for most people.
    Laura Lu, Ms, Parents, 29 Feb. 2024
  • Even though the antihistamines hadn’t helped, maybe allergies were playing a role.
    Lisa Sanders, M.d., New York Times, 6 Apr. 2023
  • If that’s the case, antihistamines won’t help — try using a steroid nasal spray and limiting exposure to pollen, Sokol said.
    Lauren Fox, BostonGlobe.com, 14 June 2019
  • For itchy, watery eyes, antihistamine eye drops — often in conjunction with a nasal spray — tend to work best, Mafi said.
    Nina Agrawal, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2024
  • To try to achieve this, the researchers chose a generic antihistamine with some psychoactive effects as the placebo.
    Carla K. Johnson, Anchorage Daily News, 25 Aug. 2022
  • These can include antihistamines (which come in pills, nasal sprays, and eye drops), steroid nasal sprays, mast cell inhibitors, and leukotriene modifiers.
    Marisa Cohen, Good Housekeeping, 19 June 2019
  • Allergy-proof your day – Now that hay fever season has hit, your first instinct might be to pop an antihistamine.
    Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 30 Aug. 2022
  • So, why is one drug marketed as an antihistamine and one marketed as a sleep aid?
    Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 13 Dec. 2018
  • One of the great advancements was the development of non-drowsy antihistamine drugs.
    Timothy Fanning, San Antonio Express-News, 17 Dec. 2021
  • Zagelbaum gave his son a dose of an antihistamine, which also made him feel sick, Emma says.
    Kc Baker, PEOPLE.com, 15 May 2017
  • Ordo had a form of Pyrilamine, an antihistamine, in his system.
    John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2021
  • The kit also has tweezers, several types and sizes of gauze, antihistamine, and a pet first aid manual for tips and treatment guides.
    Adrienne Donica, Popular Mechanics, 4 Sep. 2023
  • Step 3: Use antihistamine or calamine cream and oatmeal baths to reduce itching.
    NBC News, 10 Sep. 2017
  • Allergy Meds Taking an over-the-counter antihistamine like Benadryl or Zyrtec might also reduce the urge to itch.
    Caroline Picard, Good Housekeeping, 25 May 2018
  • Many of these adverse effects are due to the fact that diphenhydramine is not just an antihistamine, Dr. Stolbach explains.
    Sarah Jacoby, SELF, 4 Sep. 2020
  • For those who feel irritation in their airways, an over-the-counter antihistamine can help, Costanzo says.
    Alexa Mikhail, Fortune Well, 7 June 2023
  • Anti-itch and antihistamine creams can also treat itchiness.
    Amanda Gardner, Health, 27 May 2024

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