Allergies & Asthma

Can you cure allergy by exposing yourself to the things you are allergic to?

Grandma keep claiming this and I think it sounds dangerous. People die from some allergies.

As an example: If you are allergic to shellfish eat shellfish daily and you will be cured from the allergy.

The only way that really works is when the allergist does it through shots. They start out with a very tiny fraction of the substance such as one part per ten million.

What is the best long term allergy medicine to use if I am allergic to my dog?

I used to have dogs and never had an allergy problem. Five years later when I bought my own puppy I started suffering common allergy symptoms such as runny nose, sneezing, itchy nose/eyes/throat, hives, and nasal congestion. I don’t plan on giving him away, and I also don’t want to have to keep buying over the counter allergy products that aren’t usually covered by insurance. What is the best long term allergy medicine?

You can buy the generic store brands of OTC allergy medicines which are cheaper. I know that sometimes Walgreens puts their own brand of allergy meds on sale for really good prices now and then. Once I purchased a 150 count bottle of Walgreen’s generic Zyrtec (great for pet allergies) for $25.00. So check around for that.

What is the best allergy medicine to take?

I have had a really bad allergy "attack" for the last 2 weeks. I have tried Allegra and Claritin, and my nose is still stuffed up to the point where I can barely breathe, my eyes are still watering, and my nose is continually running. It’s gross!! And my husband is a light sleeper and isn’t getting much sleep when I’m constantly waking up in the middle of the night blowing my nose. What can I take that works asap that I can get over the counter?

These are the best allergy medicines according to surveys and research.

-Claritin
-Zyrtec
-Benadryl
-Chlor-Trimeton
-Cortaid
-Visine-A
-Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride

But before taking any of those. Better consult a doctor first if it is safe for you.

How do people with severe life threatening allergies figure out that they have that allergy?

If somebody is seriously allergic to something, serious meaning exposure to this item is life threatening. How do those people figure out that they have that allergy? Do they just get exposed and it’s figured out then or are their warning signs that Doctors can see? Because if their exposed they can possibly die or get seriously sick. So is their a way to tell before an exposure happens?

People who have life threatening allergies most of the time find out when they are young. The symptoms are somewhat less severe and can be treated and avoided throughout their lifetime.

Is the success rate high for getting rid of cat allergies with allergy shots?

I am considering getting allergy shots for my bad cat allergies because I absolutely love cats but can’t be around them because I get severe allergy problems. Irritated skin, irritated eyes and severe sneezing.
I have heard allergy shots over a 3 year period may eliminate the allergy altogether but it is costly and not 100% guaranteed.
Is the success rate high for getting rid of cat allergies with allergy shots?
Do you think it is worth it?
Thanks for answering.

thats a doctor question….

What are the chances of getting rid of bad cat allergies with allergy shots?

I have always had really bad allergies to cats but I love them so much so it is really hard to have allergies. I am a wreck if I am in a house that has/had a cat(s).
I heard that there is treatment with allergy shots over a 3 year period but there are no guarantees that it will work and it would cost me about $1200 in total to do.
Do you think it is worth it? How high is the success rate?

It takes about 5 yrs worth of shots to get rid of allergies. They have studied and found that after 5 yrs, the shots don’t do any good.

What did people take for allergies in the 1960s? and when became popular allergy medications?

and why allergy medications are so popular in the USA? why not so popular in Britain and Europe? do they not get allergies there? why not?

Honey is great for allergies. Also, we did not have as many allergies as we do today. Chemicals in the food we consume and our general lifestyle has contributed to a lack in ability to deal with nature.

Are there any home allergy testing kits that you can buy that work just as good as allergy testing at docs?

I have to get allergy testing at an allergy center, and testing is so high, and if I test positive, than the shots are expensive too. Just checking to see if they sell a cheaper alternative at a drug store, prolly not, but wondering that works just as good?

I know of one called My Allergy Test. It tests for 10 common allergens and costs about $50 to order it online. But also ask your pharmacist if there is anything available and also if s/he has heard of this one and what s/he thinks of it.

http://www.craigmedical.com/Allergy_athome.htm

How can I relieve allergy symptoms without medicine?

I have allergy testing next week to see what I’m allergic to. In order to get the best results, I cannot take any allergy medicines until after the test. The list goes as far as to prohibit eye drops. I’ve only not taken my medication for 2 days and I’m already itchy and my eyes are sometimes red. I can’t just avoid what I’m allergic to because I don’t know what that is yet.

Is there a way to relieve allergies without medicine? Thank you for any advice you give.

You can cure it naturally without medication

Natural allergy remedies and treatments are nothing to sneeze at – some may enhance or even take the place of allergy medications.

If you are considering vitamins or other types of supplements as part of your allergy-treatment plan, there are some important things you should know before considering this type of treatment.

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What type of scientist studies allergies and allergy sufferers?

What type of scientist studies seasonal allergies and reasons that would set allergy sufferers off? Is that a clinical laboratory scientist?

immunologist