Question

People who suffer from allergies often take a type of medicine called an antihistamine. What dose an antihistamine do?

Answer 1

stop allergies. lol

Antihistamines are drugs which treat allergic rhinitis and other allergies. Typically people take antihistamines as an inexpensive, generic, over-the-counter drug that can provide relief from nasal congestion, sneezing, or hives caused by pollen, dust mites, or animal allergy with few side effects.

Answer 2

Answer:

they reduce the production of histamines, which cause allergy symptoms

Explanation:

Antihistamines are popular allergy medications because they reduce or block histamines from binding to receptor cells that cause allergy symptoms.