Question 1

does using locally harvested honey help in treating seasonal allergies?

Accepted Answer

No: Many people believe that local honey will help treat or cure allergies, but this has not been proven.

Question 2

could incorporating locally grown honey into my children's diet, help with their seasonal allergies?

Accepted Answer

Not at all: It is a common misconception that eating local honey helps allergies. Local honey contains pollen from local flowers. People generally have little exposure to and aren't allergic to flower pollen (except florists). Wind pollinated trees, grasses and weeds which release huge amounts of pollen cause most allergies.  Eating pollen has no effect on allergies though holding pollen under the tongue may.

Question 3

does local honey really help allergies/hay fever?

Accepted Answer

No: Local honey may contain pollen, but it is not the pollen that causes allergic rhinitis.  So there is no benefit from a allergy desensitization type mechanism.

Question 4

what to take for your seasonal allergies?

Accepted Answer

Antihistamines: You can start with an over the counter antihistamine such as Allegra or zyrtec or Claritin (loratadine) and if they don't provide you with complete relief, consult an allergist and get on a good long term treatment plan.

Question 5

what is the besj way to manage seasonal allergies?

Accepted Answer

SAR: Seasonal allergic rhinitis (sar) due to pollens, or molds is often treatable with otc medications such as Loratadine (claritin), Cetirizine (zyrtec)  or fenofenadine (allegra) and recently the fda approved nasal steroids (ns) as otc meds. Decongestants such (pseudofed) can be helpful however; these medications become ineffective if taken daily. Neither ns  nor antihistamines lose effectiveness.

Question 6

do seasonal allergies cause dizziness?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Occasionally, dizziness and vertigo might happen in conjunction with seasonal allergies, but it is not likely unless the allergy symptoms are very prominent (i.e. Itching, watery eyes, running nose, itching nose and throat, sneezing, nasal congestion), and even then, it's not common. You should not assume that the dizziness is from allergies without an evaluation.

Question 7

can yoghurt prevent seasonal allergies?

Accepted Answer

No: There is no benefit in allergy prevention though yogurt.

Question 8

can seasonal allergies cause headaches ?

Accepted Answer

No,: It is a misconception that allergies cause headaches. However, allergies can cause sinus congestion, which can lead to headache pain. If you have allergies, the treatment for your allergy will not relieve your headache pain. The two conditions generally must be treated separately. See your doctor to ensure proper treatment.

Question 9

how to defend against seasonal allergies?

Accepted Answer

Allergies: Frequent nasal saline and clear fluid. Vitamin D3, Vitamin c Reckognize and stay clear of allergens.

Question 10

can seasonal allergies shorten life expectancy?

Accepted Answer

Allergies: Not likely. I am sure some days it must feel like they will. But, i would say no.

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