Question 1

what's the best way to treat hay fever?

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Allergy medicines: Hay fever (allergies) is usually due to pollens that are in the air. Some people are allergic to molds and other substances. One can wear a mask when working outdoors or when hiking. Avoid playing outdoors when the pollen or smog levels are high. Medicines such as Claritin otc, zyrtec otc, or prescription eye drops and nasal steroid sprays are helpful. Allergy shots are another option.

Question 2

what remedies for hay fever are the best?

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Treating hay fever: Hay fever (seasonal allergic rhinitis) is best treated by topical nasal steroids starting just before the season and using it daily through the pollen season.  The addition of nondrowsy antihistamines (claritin, allegra, zyrtec) used as needed if the nasal spray is not enough.  For long term treatment, if symptoms are significant or hard to control, allergy injections can be very helpful.

Question 3

which type of hay fever medication is best?

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Nasal steroid: Overall nasal steroid beats oral antihistamine +/- a decongestant with few exceptions.

Question 4

what is the best remedy for hay fever?

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Allergy shots: If by "best" you mean "cure" then allergy immunotherapy, either injections or possibly sublingual drops, are the answer. Medications, avoidance, and saline rinses only relieve symptoms. Immunotherapy changes the course of the disease; for many providing a cure, for some dramatic improvement. Immunotherapy is disease-altering. Everything else is stopgap.

Question 5

what is the best medicine or treatment for hay fever?

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No one bullet drug: There is no "one size fits all" medicine. For mild symptoms, an oral non-sedating antihistamine may be enough (e.g. fexofenadine) You also should use HEPA filters at home and drive with closed windows. You should also rinse nose with saline. If this is not enough,  a nasal steroid or antihistamine should be added. If  insufficient, see a board-certified allergist to consider allergy shots.

Question 6

which uis best for hay fever cetirizine hydrochloride or loratadine?

Accepted Answer

Both work...: But i tend to prefer Cetirizine because I have had a better personal experience and my patients generally do better with this treatment as well. Of course, if you use Loratadine and it is helping, stick with it.

Question 7

what is the best allergy medication for seasonal allergies like pollen, dust, ragweed, hay fever, dogs, cats, hamsters etc?

Accepted Answer

Various meds: There are various medications for rlief of allergy symptoms. These medications include antihistamines both over the counter and prescription, prescription nasal sprays and in some instances allergy injections.

Question 8

how to manage hay fever?

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Allergy: Some people ignore it. Others use saline spray in the nose antihistamines help and you can see an allergist

Question 9

i have severe hay fever why?

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Genetics & location: We're all being inundated with pollen (that you cannot see), animal dander, dust mites, and mold spores. Your genetics makes it possible for you to get, or not get, symptoms when exposed.

Question 10

what are the tests for hay fever?

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By skin or blood: When you see an allergist, they will first take a detailed history of your symptoms(runny nose, headaches, itchy eyes etc) and then examine you. Usually a simple scratch test is done(answers within 15-20 minutes)..But some will first do a blood test(aanswers within 2-4 days).

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