Question 1

around fruit and orcharads forever. can anyone develop a sudden cherry allergy?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: Cherry allergy is distinctly unusual. Living by an orchard should not predispose one to develop a cherry allergy.

Question 2

can you have a cherry allergy too?

Accepted Answer

Cherry allergy.: Yes. You can be allergic to cherries.

Question 3

what is the definition or description of: cherry allergy?

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Cherry allergy: An allergy occurs when your body’s immune system creates antibodies to a foreign substance causing a reaction that can be mild to severe.  A cherry allergy is a food allergy.

Question 4

what do i need to know about my cherry allergy?

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Mostly itchy mouth: Most people with cherry "allergy" actually have oral allergy syndrome" to the cherry. The allergy is actually to a pollen that has some cross reactivity to a usually uncooked cherry. Usually does not get worse than an itchy mouth. This can happen with other foods esp. Fruits. As with almost any food it is possible to really be allergic to cherries and then avoidance is mandatory along with epipen (epinephrine).

Question 5

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.

Question 6

what is a effective no drowsy over-the-counter allergy  medication?

Accepted Answer

Allegra or Claritin (loratadine) : Allergy medicines are usully antihistamines
first generation antihistamines like benadryl, (diphenhydramine) often make people sleepy.  Second generation drugs like Allegra and Claritin much less  commonly cause drowsiness.

Question 7

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 8

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 9

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 10

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

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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.

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