Question 1

is it possible to cure a horse allergy?

Accepted Answer

Possible: It may be possible to definitively treat allergy to horses with allergy shots.

Question 2

my friend has a horse allergy. any remedies?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Consider allergy immunoherapy (allergy shots) to horse hair.

Question 3

any help with horse allergy?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Like any allergy avoidance is key.  But assuming you want to be around them, antihistamines, nasal antihistamines, nasal steroids, and antileukotrienes are great options, with the last 2 being the best for preventing the symptoms.  There are more and more studies showing that allergy shots to horse hair may also help.  Talk to an allergist that might offer this (not all do).

Question 4

how can i cure my  horse allergy?

Accepted Answer

Maybe shots: There are more and more studies showing that allergy shots to horse hair may help.  Talk to an allergist that might offer this (not all do). It's not a cure, but reduces your sensitivity.  In terms of meds, oral antihistamines, nasal antihistamines, nasal steroids, and antileukotrienes are great options, with the last 2 being the best for preventing the symptoms.

Question 5

what is the definition or description of: horse allergy?

Accepted Answer

Like others: The mechanism for allergy is the same except that the symptoms occur only when exposed to horse allergens. You may have sneezes, runny nose, itchy/watery eyes, and even asthma. Some people may have hives.  Do not confuse horse allergy to fungi exposure from the straws and manure in a stable.

Question 6

instant horse allergy? i rode years ago.

Accepted Answer

Occurs any time.: My office is close to several universities and each november i see freshmen who went home for thanksgiving and reacted to pets they tolerated for years. When a person prone to develop allergies grows up in frequent contact with an animal, often a tolerance develops but if contact is stopped for over 2-3 months the tolerance disappears and subsequent contact produces symptoms.

Question 7

how can i cure my super  annoying horse allergy?

Accepted Answer

See an allergist: If you are confirmed to be allergic to horses on testing, you may be a candidate for allergy shots which can help reduce your allergy.  It is also possible that your allergy is to another allergen, such as mold which will be in the straw, hay, and feed.  A thorough allergy evaluation will help to determine the best course of action.

Question 8

have i suddenly developed some horse allergy or is it allergy to just one species?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Allergic reaction to horse typically involves eyes (itchy, red, teary), nose (itchy, stuffy, runny, sneezy) and can involve chest (cough, tightness, difficult breathing, wheezing). All horses are the same species (as are dogs, cats) and all breeds are equally likely to cause allergy symptoms. There is no breed of horse, cat, dog that is hypo-allergenic; that concept is a complete myth.

Question 9

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 10

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.

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