Question 1

which is now the top pill to take for outdoor/indoor allergies?

Accepted Answer

Allegra (fexofenadine) or zyrtec: Most non-sedating antihistamines work about the same.  The more recent isomeric formulas, like clarinex, (desloratadine) simply cost more.

Question 2

what is the best medication for severe seasonal outdoor allergies?

Accepted Answer

SAR treatment option: Newer oral antihistamines give some relief of itching and sneezing, but less for the congestion and runny nose. Topical nasal steroids are more effective, but require a prescription. Avoidance is of very limited benefit. The most effective and only disease modifying treatment is allergen immunotherapy best under the direction of a board certiified allergist.

Question 3

i'm never sick and only suffer from outdoor allergies now, why is that?

Accepted Answer

Allergies: Are generally hereditary, but if you never had symptoms before and just developed them, now in your fourties, you may have vasomotor rhintis. An allergist can help you figure it out.

Question 4

how do docs test children for indoor & outdoor allergies?

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Allergy tests: There are several types of testing.  Some involve certain types of blood tests.  Another method is to do a series of skin tests done by pricking the skin and applying different allergens.  Other tests are provocative tests that can involve challanging the patient with allergic materials.  Testing should be done by doctors specializing in allergy to obtain the best results.

Question 5

could loratadine treat indoor allergies, or only outdoor allergies?

Accepted Answer

Both: Loratadine (brand name claritin) is fda approved for seasonal allergic rhinitis (hay fever) and hives.  However, it is also effective for treating allergies caused by indoor allergens such as animal dander and dust.

Question 6

what are some herbs that can aid in the relief of outdoor allergy symptoms?

Accepted Answer

With Caution: The use of herbs is a time-honored approach to strengthening the body and treating disease. Herbs, however, can trigger side effects and interact with other herbs, supplements, or medications. For these reasons, you should take herbs only under the supervision of a health care practitioner. Here are a few herbs that have some evidence: stinging nettle, Astragalus, Tinospora cordifolia, Butterbur.

Question 7

what of these allergy medicines are the most recommended by doctors for all outdoor allergies?

Accepted Answer

All work: All antihistamines work for outdoor allergies. The same is true for nasal steroid and antihistamine sprays.

Question 8

what are allergies?

Accepted Answer

See detail: Allergies are caused when a person makes an allergic antibody known as immunoglobulin e against a protein.  This protein can be a food, pollen, mold, or medication.  Allergic reactions can cause itching, swelling, redness in eyes, nasal passages, skin, GI tract, and in the lungs.

Question 9

what is an allergy?

Accepted Answer

Abnormal reaction: An allergy is an abnormal, incorrect reaction of the immune system against substances we are exposed to in our environment.  This includes environmental exposures, foods, drugs, etc.
Allergies must be differentiated from other reactions not mediated specifically through the immune system including irritants, intolerance, etc. In general, allergy involves the respiratory tract, skin, or GI system.

Question 10

what causes allergy?

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Immune reaction: Your immune system normally makes igg antibodies that recognize foreign proteins.  In patients with allergy, the immune system switches to making a ige antibodies for certain proteins.  The ige antibodies act as a detector of the specific protein that they are made to react with and trigger the allergic response when they come in contact with that protein.

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