We can bring you up to speed. Now there’s a range of over-the-counter treatments that can soothe irritation, diminish redness, ward off allergy-related itchiness and even fight minor infections.

Which over-the-counter formulas should you consider? We asked Bellan, Marr and Lori Bonertz, a pharmacist at Fort St. John Pharmacy and Wellness Centre in Fort St. John, B.C., for their advice.