Allergies & Asthma

Is there any allergy medicine i can take for animal and outdoor allergies?

I love going to the farm but i am VERY allergic to most of the animals there (horses, cows, dogs, cats, etc.) I also am allergic to the plants like flowers and pollen. I want to spend a few months on a farm through wwoof, but i cant right now due to my allergies. my question is to know if there is any type of allergy shot that will last a while or will I have to take pills? Will these methods work on ALL of my allergies?

I would recommend Nasonex or Beconase AQ. You will need a prescription. Both are steroidal nasal sprays. It is recommended that you start the medication nearly a week before exposure, because the nasal spray can take up to five days to start working. In my experience, it works better than any antihistamines. Allergy shots can take up to five years to get the maximum benefits.

What can I do to aid my asthma symptoms?

I had to stay over at my boyfriend’s house for a few days. I’m an asthma patient, but rarely get symptoms so I forgot my inhaler and I have no way to reach it. I’ve heard there are remedies I could do at home, can anyone tell me the most effective? Please and thank you!

Caffeine is considered to be the worst enemy of asthma. It is highly recommended to stop the intake of coffee and other caffeine products as soon as possible. Honey is an effective asthma attack home remedy. In case you suffer from an attack, breathe directly from a jar of honey. This will help you breathe more easily. Lime juice is believed to be an extremely effective asthma attack remedy. Squeeze an entire lemon in a glassful of water and consume this concoction after each and every meal. Vitamin C and zinc help prevent an asthma attack to a great extent. Foods containing high levels of vitamin C include citrus fruits, Brussels sprouts and broccoli among many others. Red meat contains high levels of zinc, but it should be consumed in small portions as they create further health problems. These are some of the effective asthma attack home remedies.

Is it possible to stop a cat allergy from developing?

Over the past year I’ve begun to feel a little irritated on my eyes and nose when I stay at a person’s house who has two cats. It is not bad at all yet, but I believe my allergy might be developing. I have a younger brother that has slightly worse cat allergies; sniffles and sneezing. I would hate to get cat allergies because I think I want a cat when I’m older. Is it possible to stop a cat allergy from developing? Thanks.

The single best way is to boost your immune system. This can be done by eating a lot of raw fruits and raw vegetables of all kinds ans variety. Make most of your daily meals raw fruits and raw vegetables. Include garlic in your diet. Drink lot of pure water - 8 to 10 glasses per day.

In addition to eating lots of fruits and vegetables, you need to ensure that you include all four main food groups in your diet - fats (saturated as well as unsaturated fats) carbohydrates (sugars, starch, fibers), proteins (plant and animal) and pure water.

Fats are necessary for energy, the transportation of vital nutrients and the production of cholesterol which in turn is essential for vital functions of the body (more information at http://answers.yahoo.com/question/?qid=20090306185707AAFRSLk) High fat foods usually supplies minerals and proteins necessary for muscle building and immune boosting and the proper function of various organs.

Natural carbohydrate foods usually supplies vitamins (water soluble and fat soluble) necessary for the boosting of the immune system and proper organ functions, and also some form of proteins.

Water is very important for resolving and flushing toxins, cooling, metabolism among many other body functions.

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What are the best remedies to stop or prevent asthma symptoms such as coughing and weezing?

My sister has asthma and I really want to have different ways to help her. So, I really need remedies that are proved or tried.

Believe it or not, dairy is a huge allergen and can cause severe respiratory issues. If she’s really desperate have her cut ALL dairy from her diet for 3 weeks. No milk, cheese, ice cream, cottage cheese, etc. It changed my life within 2 weeks and my aunt got off her daily respirator when she gave up cheese.

Good luck!

Karl

How long should it take for allergy symptoms to show after exposure to cat?

Please help.. I don;t thnik it is a cat allergy cause it takes time for me to experience it.

Usually within half an hour of uninterrupted exposure.

A couple of friends come to my house, and if they haven’t taken their allergy antihistimines before they get here, they are sniffing and their eyes are getting red, and they are in a full blown allergy attack by the time they leave (2-3 hrs).

TX Mom

What symptoms may cause a doctor to prescribe Albuterol over other asthma medications?

For what particular asthma symptoms does Albuterol (Salbutamol) cater to? Why may a doctor determine that his or her patient needs to take albuterol instead of other potential asthma medications?

Fast acting B2 agonists like albuterol "cater" to the bronchial smooth muscle constriction that is occuring arround your lower airways. the albuterol relaxes the smooth muscle allowing the bronchioles to widen and more air to pass. There is airway inflammation occuring as well that is usually taken care of with steroids.

If you use your inhaler more than twice a week your asthma may not be controlled and you may need to be taking controller meds as well.

Like Nichole mentioned Albuterol is the cheapest and most widely used beta agonist rescue inhaler. there is another that is used but it hasn’t been proven to work any better or faster and its about 6 times as expensive.

What is the difference between milk allergy and lactose intollerence?

All I know is I can’t consume milk, cheese, icecream, butter, cream, chocolate etc anything with what I consider milk to be in but sometimes I am told ‘nope it’s lactose intollerence not a milk allergy’. Whattt! What’s the difference?
Just so you know the symptoms I get for having these foods include very bad stomach cramps and severe back muscle pain.

Lactose intolerance means that your body has a hard time breaking down the lactose (sugar) in dairy products. Lactose intolerance can cause stomachaches, gas, and diarrhea.
Milk allergy means that the protein in milk is poisonous to your body. Milk allergy causes itching of the face, lips, tongue…hives…swelling of the tongue and face…and possibly anaphylaxis (when the throat swells shut and you can no longer breathe).

What is the difference between milk allergy and lactose intollerence?

All I know is I can’t consume milk, cheese, icecream, butter, cream, chocolate etc anything with what I consider milk to be in but sometimes I am told ‘nope it’s lactose intollerence not a milk allergy’. Whattt! What’s the difference?
Just so you know the symptoms I get for having these foods include very bad stomach cramps and severe back muscle pain.

Lactose intolerance means that your body has a hard time breaking down the lactose (sugar) in dairy products. Lactose intolerance can cause stomachaches, gas, and diarrhea.
Milk allergy means that the protein in milk is poisonous to your body. Milk allergy causes itching of the face, lips, tongue…hives…swelling of the tongue and face…and possibly anaphylaxis (when the throat swells shut and you can no longer breathe).

How do I tell my friend his smoking is effecting my asthma?

I recently been diagnosis w/ asthma. Today I almost pass out from second hand smoke @ work. My co-worker smokes but also let his clothes smoke with him - After his smoke break I literally have to leave - he knows I have asthma - how can I tell him without consequences from manager and other co-workers or making him feel bad?

sorry, but I think you are over-reacting. If the smell of the smoke on his clothes is causing that bad of a reaction then the exhaust of cars next to the building should do even worse…and god forbid you ever go anyplace with a woodstove or fireplace.

If you are that sensitive to fragrances then perfumes, candles, etc would also be horrible…so unless you are ready for that response from him..that everyone in the office needs to use all natural products with no scents and nobody can wear perfume or hair gel, etc…and that you will be wearing a filter mask outside because of car exhausts, pollution, etc. I really wouldn’t try to complain if I were you. Second hand smoke (unless you are in an enclosed non-ventilated space while someone is actually smoking) is an easy scapegoat..but in reality it is much less irritating and damaging then pollution, car exhaust, fragrances, candles, woodsmoke, etc to asthma. Obviously if he were smoking in the office with you then you might have a justified complaint..or in a car with you, etc…but the fact that he is smoking outside on his break, is not something you have the right to complain about the smell on his clothes, asthma is not something you get to use as an excuse. You have the responsibility to get your asthma under control or to make changes yourself because of your asthma..others do not have the responsibility to make changes for or because of you..unless they chose to do so.

If your asthma is that out of control you should be on sick leave, talk to your doctor about disability.

How do I tell my friend his smoking is effecting my asthma?

I recently been diagnosis w/ asthma. Today I almost pass out from second hand smoke @ work. My co-worker smokes but also let his clothes smoke with him - After his smoke break I literally have to leave - he knows I have asthma - how can I tell him without consequences from manager and other co-workers or making him feel bad?

sorry, but I think you are over-reacting. If the smell of the smoke on his clothes is causing that bad of a reaction then the exhaust of cars next to the building should do even worse…and god forbid you ever go anyplace with a woodstove or fireplace.

If you are that sensitive to fragrances then perfumes, candles, etc would also be horrible…so unless you are ready for that response from him..that everyone in the office needs to use all natural products with no scents and nobody can wear perfume or hair gel, etc…and that you will be wearing a filter mask outside because of car exhausts, pollution, etc. I really wouldn’t try to complain if I were you. Second hand smoke (unless you are in an enclosed non-ventilated space while someone is actually smoking) is an easy scapegoat..but in reality it is much less irritating and damaging then pollution, car exhaust, fragrances, candles, woodsmoke, etc to asthma. Obviously if he were smoking in the office with you then you might have a justified complaint..or in a car with you, etc…but the fact that he is smoking outside on his break, is not something you have the right to complain about the smell on his clothes, asthma is not something you get to use as an excuse. You have the responsibility to get your asthma under control or to make changes yourself because of your asthma..others do not have the responsibility to make changes for or because of you..unless they chose to do so.

If your asthma is that out of control you should be on sick leave, talk to your doctor about disability.