{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Should I Change My Allergy Medication?","description":"ENT Specialists Explain When It\u2019s Time to Switch Allergy Medications and When It\u2019s Not Do allergy medications stop working over time? In this episode of the We Nose Noses podcast, Dr. Nishant Reddy and Dr. Greg Smith break down one of the most common questions allergy sufferers ask: \u201cShould I change my allergy medication?\u201d The doctors discuss popular antihistamines like Claritin, Zyrtec, Allegra, and Xyzal, explain what studies say about medication tolerance, and share why worsening symptoms may actually be related to sinus inflammation rather than your allergy medicine \u201cstopping working.\u201d They also cover nasal steroid sprays, patient compliance, seasonal allergy strategies, and how finding the right treatment can sometimes take trial and error. If you struggle with seasonal allergies, sinus congestion, or chronic allergy symptoms, this episode offers practical guidance to help you better manage your symptoms year-round. What you'll learn:  Why most allergy medications don\u2019t actually \u201cstop working\u201d over time The differences between antihistamines like Claritin, Zyrtec, Allegra, and Xyzal How sinus inflammation may be mistaken for worsening allergies  If you found this episode helpful, be sure to subscribe to We Nose Noses for more expert ENT insights from the team at NJ ENT. Share this episode with someone dealing with seasonal allergies, and leave a review to help more listeners find the show! ","author_name":"We Nose Noses","author_url":"https:\/\/njent.com\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/41351575\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/202124190"}