<s>[INST] Can allergy medicines help my asthma? [/INST] Perhaps. Doctors use antihistamines, decongestants, non-steroidal and corticosteroidal medications to manage allergic reactions (You can learn more about allergy treatments here) . If the allergic reaction is in the airway, corticosteroids are used to reduce the inflammation. If nasal symptoms are present, then antihistamines, decongestants and nasal steroid sprays may be prescribed. Keeping the nasal passages clear allows you to breath through your nose, which helps filter, warm and humidify the air you breathe into your lungs. Proper management of rhinitis often improves asthma control. Source: AIM. Link: https://getasthmahelp.org/adult-faq.aspx. Field: Lung Disease. Disease: Asthma </s>