Question by Anonymous: Can a pregnant woman take Benadryl/antihistamine to treat an allergic reaction or help allergy induced asthma?
If she is already taking inhaled steroid inhalers, regular inhalers, etc., is there anything else a pregnant woman can take to help allergic asthma and allergic reactions in serious cases? Can she take a small dose of an antihistamine such as Benadryl to help her get relief from symptoms?
Question by Danica: Advice about eye allergy relief? Can’t take much more of this!!?
Hi, I have really bad eye allergies at he moment, mainly in my right eye. It’s itchy and red from me rubbing it (really tried not to) and blurry. What can i do at home to help with the irritation?
It does not take much to prevent an allergy. If you are careful about small things, you can keep away from the discomfort of having to deal with an allergy. Now you can keep away the allergens that cause you so much misery by coughing, sneezing or skin rashes. Do you want to know how? Read on.
Allergies can be caused due to seasonal factors such as the pollen grain from flowers during springtime or it can be due to other factor such as food or dust. All you have to do is take steps to keep these irritants away.
Keeping Your Home Free From Allergens
The first thing to do is to keep your home allergen free. For this, you may want to keep your house dust free. Do not use mops, brooms, rags and sponges as they themselves carry germs. Use cleaning tools made of ultra micro-fibers that clean not just dust but also germs. Avoid putting carpets on the floor. Instead, go for floors made of hardwood. It is also good to wash your bedding regularly in hot water. If you have a basement then use dehumidifiers as dampness allows moulds to grow.
I currently got Zyrtec-d 12 hour but i also got singular 24 hour relief and nasal spray Neophrine.
my question is when should i take both medicines . zyrtec makes me pass out in a few hours if i take in the morning. so what should i do?
i did this last night . took the spray at night. and woke up sneezing and stuffy head . then took zyrtec . after 2 hours it made me extremely drowsy . ….. half the day passed cause of it
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Allergy season is on it’s way and once again many of us Americans will suffer. Did you know that allergic rhinitis affects 10 to 30% of all adult Americans and 30% of all children? It’s no wonder that so many of us take the many allergy medications that are out there in order to find relief. But, I want to share with you a huge secret today that you might not have known about, that is this: Because of the drowsiness that many of these allergy medications cause, you can actually receive a DUI! Imagine getting thrown in jail because your medications made you a lousy driver! Now, I’m an allergy sufferer as well, and frankly, I hate taking the “drugs” that make us drowsy in order to deal with the symptoms. Instead, I like to take something a bit more natural. Xango is a natural product that contains a very high concentration of Xanthones. These Xanthones are known to be very effect in fighting free radicals. Also, there have been a number of people who have been able to get rid of their allergy shots and medications and now instead have found Xango to help with their allergy relief! Go ahead and request your free sample and free CD today!
If you are one of the millions of allergy sufferers there is no reason you have to let those pesky allergy’s control your life! Prescription medications can be expensive, especially to those who aren’t covered under an insurance plan. And how about people who are looking for an all natural alternative to allergy relief?
Dust, pollen and pet dander are all common allergens, but unfortunately it is possible to be allergic to almost anything ranging from chlorine to certain kinds of perfumes. An allergic reaction can be caused from any form of contact with the allergen. The most prominent of these allergies is household dust allergies. But what is present in dust that causes reactions? The prime ingredients in house dust that causes reactions in most people are molds, pet and human dander, and cockroach waste. However, most of the sneezing and sniffling is caused by the common household dust mite. The dust mite is microscopic and spider-like in appearance. It is found mostly in carpets, mattresses and fabric covered furniture. The dust mite thrives in warm and humid conditions and feed mostly on human skin! The waste products produced by mites can cause extreme allergic reactions long after the creature is dead. This is the most important reason to throw out that old pillow you love so much!
I have 2 dogs & both of them have red eyes, licked raw paws & under bellies! I have tried all the food elimination possibilities, I’ve tried expensive food cheap food, I’ve cooked food & no relief! I don’t want to do the steroids from the vet because of liver & kidney damage & it only works for a week or so at a time! I think they are allergic to the grass in our yard & possibly the carpeting in our house! Help! can I give them the allergy meds I take!
That cute little kitten or lovable dog that your child (or partner) can’t live without could be making them very sick. Sadly, as much as we love them, cats and dogs are often major asthma triggers for asthma sufferers and can send some to the emergency room. Contrary to what many people believe, it is the dander (dry flakes of skin), not the hair of the animal that actually is the cause of the problem. Your pet’s dander is shed continuously, but it is so small that it’s difficult to see. The dander is easily airborne and sticks readily to fibers- therefore it goes everywhere and gets on just about everything. If you have rugs and your pet comes inside the house, they are certainly full of it, so is your furniture and beds if they are allowed on them. If you cuddle or play with your pet, it’s all over your clothing too. However, this doesn’t mean that you have to get rid of Fido or Garfield.
There are a number of alternatives that you can take. Steam cleaning rugs and furniture in your home will help to remove the dander. Using a HEPA vacuum cleaner is also good. If possible, getting rid of rugs is the best solution. Make sure your pet stays out of the asthma sufferer’s bedroom. Wash all bedding, floors and walls to remove the dander. Then use a HEPA air purifier at night in the bedroom with the door closed.
