Question 1

i've had a dry chronic cough for 6 months, i have a low level i allergy to grass mix 2 of 0.38 ku/l, which i don't think would create a chronic cough. budesonide inhaler works for abt 2 days, then cough returns. any help?

Accepted Answer

: Six months of a chronic cough sounds like uncontrolled asthma. Cough variant asthma is one of the milder expressions of the affliction that may never produce obvious wheezing. Please review your pattern with your doc. Daily budesonide is one of the primary  treatments used to prevent/control symptoms.

Question 2

most preferred medicine for grass allergies?

Accepted Answer

No single one: Depending on the severity of your condition. 
There is no one best drug for anyone but most people respond well to intranasal cortisone + a intranasal antihistamine. Dymista is currently the only rx drug with this combination. 
Avoidance remains the best and consider allergy shots if your symptoms are not adequately controlled.  However allergy shots are not medicine.

Question 3

what would happen a grass allergy is not treated?

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See below: The symptoms, either runny nose, sneezing, cough, or a rash, would not get any better, until the exposure is gone.

Question 4

what is a grass allergy?

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Like "hay fever": The allergic person breathes in the grass pollen and their body "thinks it is a foreign invader"..It over-reacts and the immune ells release histamine and other chemicals...This causes runny nose  itchy eyes  sneezing etc.

Question 5

what can i do to help a grass allergy?

Accepted Answer

Depends on severity: Avoidance: stay indoors on hot, sunny, breezy days. Keep windows open only at night or use a/c. Use a/c in car.
Meds: otc antihistamines like claritin, allegra, zyrtec or Nasalcrom spray. Zaditor (ketotifen) for eyes. Presciptions: antihistamine or corticosteroid nasal sprays. Mast cell stabiliziing eye drops.
Immunotherapy: allergy shots really help for long-term treatment.

Question 6

what kinds and parts of grass cause a grass allergy?

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Pollen: Grass allergy is most common in the late spring and early summer, and is caused by the pollen that is released during that time of year.

Question 7

what can be done for a child with a grass allergy  ?

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A Lot: Depending on the age, there are many options. Medications include over the counter or prescription antihistamine, singulair (montelukast) or nasal steroids. Allergy shots may also be an option depending on the age and severity. I would recommend an evaluation by a board certified allergist to review your options.

Question 8

what is the definition or description of: grass allergy?

Accepted Answer

Grass 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.   In this case the allergy is to grasses.

Question 9

is it normal to get itchy after contact wih grass or is it a type of allergy?

Accepted Answer

Grass allergy: People should have itching from contact with grass until they are allergic to it.  I would also expect that this person would experience nasal and/or eye symptoms as well.

Question 10

are asthma and grass allergies commonly found together?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Often, the "triggers" for asthma are allergies. Grass, pollen and other "nature" related triggers are common in this condition.

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I've had a dry chronic cough for 6 months, i have a low level i allergy to grass mix 2 of 0.38 ku/l, which i don't think would create a chronic cough. budesonide inhaler works for abt 2 days, then cough returns. any help?

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Most preferred medicine for grass allergies?

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What would happen a grass allergy is not treated?

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What is a grass allergy?

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What can i do to help a grass allergy?

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What kinds and parts of grass cause a grass allergy?

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What can be done for a child with a grass allergy ?

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What is the definition or description of: grass allergy?

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