Question 1

what is the definition or description of: alomide allergy?

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Alomide allergy: Alomide (Lodoxamide)  is an anti-Inflammatory medication used in treatment of  eye disorders caused by allergies. An allergy occurs when your body’s immune system creates antibodies to a foreign substance causing a reaction that can be mild to severe.  For potential adverse effects see:   http://www.rxlist.com/alomide-drug.htm

Question 2

who needs alomide eye drops?

Accepted Answer

Allergy drops: These drops are for allergic symptoms such as itching, redness, tearing, and swelling.

Question 3

why would some be using alomide eye drops?

Accepted Answer

Allergies: Alomide is an anti-allergy drop for itching and redness.

Question 4

what are the effects of accidentally swallowing alomide eye drops ?

Accepted Answer

None: Alomide  drops are for allergies. I doubt you would get enough systemically to even cause any side effects unless you drank the entire bottle.

Question 5

im using alomide n tears naturalle for my dry eyes but they r still itching and very red. what must i do?

Accepted Answer

Double whammy: Dryness makes the eye allergies worse because the allergens are not rinsed away in the tears as much as they normally are. Reduce exposure to the allergen if you can. Rinse your eyes with tap water several times per day before placing your eye drops. If that is not sufficient, there are additional allergy and dry eye treatments: Oral allergy tabs (but increase dryness), punctum plugs, Restasis.

Question 6

what could cause allergies all year long?

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All year long.: Most commonly dust mites and molds and pets. In rare cases, what you work around.

Question 7

what are the main causes of allergies during the winter?

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Indoor allergens: There is little that pollinates in the winter. If you are in the south you may experience mountain cedar pollinating then, but in the north there isn't really anything. So allergies in the winter tend to be caused by indoor allergens (pets, etc), or are not allergies but upper respiratory infections, or irritant responses to pollution, response to cold/dry air, etc.

Question 8

i am having allergy symptoms in my house. what may cause these outbreaks?

Accepted Answer

Indoor allergies: Common indoor allergens include dust mite and animal dander.  Other less common indoor allergens are mold, cockroach, other pets (birds, rodents), and feathers (pillows, comforters).   During tree, grass or weed pollen season, pollen may blow through screens or open doors or windows, making it seem like indoor allergens.  An allergist can perform skin tests for these and have an answer in 20 min.

Question 9

what can cause crab allergies?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Crab allergy is a shellfish allergy and can develop at any time during adulthood.  Why some adults can consume crabs their entire life without any problems and others can go on to develop symptoms is unknown.  Shellfish allergy is a common adult allergen and symptoms can vary from one accidental exposure to the next so avoidance once symptoms develop is the best way to manage.

Question 10

why do allergies cause dizziness?

Accepted Answer

Yes they can: Allergies can interfere with normal nasal and ear function which then causes a problem with a structure known as semicircular canals.  These are part of the ear and help tell your brain where your head is located.

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