Allergy treatment online
Sneezing through spring, itchy eyes every fall? Work out a treatment plan with a licensed provider by video or phone – and get prescriptions when store-bought pills aren't enough.
- Licensed providers
- Same-day visits, usually
- Video or phone
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Written by the CheckMD care team · Updated
When allergies take over
Seasonal allergies (hay fever) happen when your immune system overreacts to pollen, dust, mold or pet dander. They are not dangerous for most people, but they can wreck your sleep, your focus and your mood. Common signs:
- Sneezing, a runny or blocked nose
- Itchy, watery, red eyes
- An itchy throat or ears, and a cough from post-nasal drip
- Symptoms that come back at the same time each year, or around certain triggers
A plan that actually works
Your provider helps you choose the right mix of treatments – daily antihistamines, a steroid nasal spray, eye drops – and how to time them before your season starts. If over-the-counter options haven't worked, prescription treatment can be sent to your pharmacy.
You also get practical tips for cutting down exposure at home, and advice on whether allergy testing with a specialist makes sense for you. Members with diagnosed asthma can talk about allergy-triggered symptoms and refills of their usual medicines.
Medicines your provider may prescribe
- Daily antihistamines such as cetirizine, loratadine or fexofenadine
- Steroid nasal sprays such as fluticasone or mometasone
- Allergy eye drops such as olopatadine
Only when it is right for you: your provider checks your symptoms, allergies, other medicines and health history first. Prescriptions go to the pharmacy you choose.
What you can do at home right now
- Keep windows closed on high-pollen days
- Shower and change after being outdoors
- Rinse your nose with saline
- Wash bedding in hot water every week
Call 911 for a severe reaction
Swelling of the lips, tongue or throat, trouble breathing, wheezing, fainting or vomiting after contact with a trigger can be anaphylaxis. Use your epinephrine auto-injector if you have one and call 911 straight away. Also get urgent help for an asthma attack that does not ease with your rescue inhaler.
Get help in three steps
Request a visit
Tell us what is going on and choose video or phone.
Talk to a provider
Usually the same day, often within hours.
Start feeling better
Get your care plan and any prescription at your pharmacy.
Questions about allergy treatment
Is it allergies or a cold?
Allergies don't cause fever or body aches, often bring itchy eyes, and last as long as you are exposed – sometimes weeks. A cold usually clears within 10 days.
Can I refill my allergy prescription online?
Yes, in most cases. Your provider will check how well it is working and renew it when it is appropriate.
Can children be treated?
Ask when you request a visit. Your provider will advise what is suitable for your child's age.
How much does an online visit cost?
Visits are part of your CheckMD membership – one yearly price, and you don't need insurance. You pay the pharmacy for any medicine. See the current plans on our pricing page or read about telehealth without insurance.
Can I be seen today?
Most visits happen the same day. Request a visit, choose video or phone and pick the earliest time.
What if I don't get better?
Book a follow-up visit. Your provider can adjust your treatment or tell you where to be seen in person. If you get worse quickly, don't wait – get urgent care.
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