Question 1

what is the definition or description of: cedar allergy?

Accepted Answer

Cedar trees/shrubs: Cedars grow as small shrubs or trees and are in the genera juniperus.  They are important sources of pollen leading to allergic rhinitis and occasionally asthma.  In parts of texas, mountain cedar is notorious for producing enormous amounts of pollen. Eastern red cedar (virginia juniper) occurs throughout the eastern states.  Western red cedar causes occupational asthma due to plicatic acid.

Question 2

what are cedar allergy symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Cedar.: Cedar symptoms are the same as any other inhalent allergy. If you are asthmatic, it may cause asthma, it may cause nasal or eye allergies just like ragweed. It does not cause a fever unless there is a complication. Sometimes cedar allergic patients have problems with other similar trees such as christmas boughs or trees.A tip off is that it affects patients in the winter months.

Question 3

can my cedar allergy cause a swollen lymph gland?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Commonly seen in children, allergies can cause lymph nodes to swell.  Allergic antibody is actually produced in lymph nodes.  Tonsils and adeoids can also swell in response to allergies.

Question 4

what a good cold, flu or allergy medication out there?

Accepted Answer

Many choices: There is no magic pill out there and it all depends on what symptoms your are trying to treat. A decongestant for a cold or flu is available is many different combinations over the counter under different brand names. Look at the ingredients, Pseudoephedrine is a good decongestant avilable in combination with other medications. For allergies, a non drowsy long acting antihistamine is allegra (fexofenadine).

Question 5

can you give a baby under 1-year-old allergy medication?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: I occasionally use Benedryl in a infant if they get hives with a food reaction. Beyond that, antihistamines have little use in early childhood. Small nasal passages, environmental irritants (fumes, dust, smoke, etc.) and mild infections cause most of the congestion in infants. Antihistamines provide no benefit to these kids.

Question 6

can i give a child allergy medication in between doses of cold medication?

Accepted Answer

Cold & allergy: You need to read the contents of the cold medicines. Soem already  have  allergy medicines inside of them as well. You shouls take your medicines you usully use for cold and the allergy medicine to your  docotor and have him/her tell you how to use them if at all, in combination.

Question 7

i'm worried because my boyfriend got high by taking a lot of his allergy medication, what are the risks, what do you suggest?

Accepted Answer

Not Safe: Overdosing on sedative antihistamines to get high is definitely concerning and should be addressed. Taking too many of these pills can alter your cognitive and motor function and can be similar to driving drunk if he gets behind the wheel of a car.

Question 8

i took a reactive allergy medication that expired in june 2014 and has been stored in my medication cabinet. is it anything bad?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: Drug manufacturers are required to put an expiration date on their products that gives a window of time when the drug formulation will be adequately potent. There is not likely to be anything dangerous in the expired medication, but it likely will not be as potent as unexpired medication and may not be effective. That being said it is a good idea to follow the dates and dispose of old medications.

Question 9

which drug is a good allergy medication?

Accepted Answer

Depends: The choice of allergy medication depends on symptoms. There are several good over the counter antihistamines. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice.

Question 10

which allergy medication works best for a 5 yr old?

Accepted Answer

Benadryl (diphenhydramine) or claritin: Benadryl (diphenhydramine) works well but can be sedating, or paradoxically might cause hyperactivity.  Claritin is a nice alternative, working for 24 hours and usually not sedating.

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