Question 1

what is the definition or description of: guinea pig allergy?

Accepted Answer

Allergic symptoms: If you have the common allergic symptoms such as nasal congestion, runny nose, sneezing, itchy eyes, itchy nose, and for those with asthma shortness of breath, wheezing, coughing etc after exposure to guinea pig, you are presumed to be allergic.  Confirmatory tests include specific IgE or skin testing.

Question 2

can you tell me how i could help my allergies to my guinea pig?

Accepted Answer

Guinea pig: Allergies to pets are common, see an allergist and get tested and ask about allergen immunotherapy

Question 3

are rodent allergies the same as guinea pig allergies?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Guinea pigs are part of the rodent family and they can all produce similar symptoms.

Question 4

is there any way that i can get rid of my guinea pig allergies without giving it away?

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Possibly: If it is truly the guinea pig that you are allergic to, you can consider doing allergy injections to decrease your symptoms.  I usually don't do this in my practice, since it would be much simpler to consider another pet.  Remember that you may also have symptoms with the wood shavings in the cage or other allergens.  Talk with an allergist to find out more.

Question 5

sudden guinea pig allergies or is their chow?

Accepted Answer

Probably GP: A furred animals can cause allergies. Given the choice between the animal and the chow, the best guess would be the animal.

Question 6

did it ever occurred to anyone taking experimental drugs that you may be a human guinea pig?

Accepted Answer

That's true: Yes, there are risks with experimentation.

Question 7

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 8

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 9

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 10

can i take hydrocodone and a non-drowsy allergy medication?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Should be ok at normal doses of hydrocodone (5-15 mg per dose, 3-4 times a day).  At VERY high doses (more than 120 mg per day), there is a slight risk of heart arrhythmia along with things like ephedrine (ephedrine sulfate) or psuedoephedrine (ephedrine sulfate) due to an additive effect.

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Is there any way that i can get rid of my guinea pig allergies without giving it away?

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Sudden guinea pig allergies or is their chow?

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Did it ever occurred to anyone taking experimental drugs that you may be a human guinea pig?

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

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