Question 1

if someone is allergic to bees and decides to receive allergy shots to no longer be allergic how long do they take to work ?

Accepted Answer

: Allergic reactions to wasps are more frequent than to bees. Desensitization takes a few years and is a slow process best done by an allergist.

Question 2

which works better allergy shot or drops  do they take away allergy  symptoms?

Accepted Answer

See details: Drops of what? The best treatment depends on the source of the allergy. Speak with an allergist for proper guidance.

Question 3

i have severe seasonal allergies.take every medication. only thing that really works is prednisone or cortisone shot. possibke to take on a schedule?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely not: Prednisone is not usually indicated for nasal symptoms.  See an allergist to find out what else can be done.

Question 4

my allergies are really bothering me i'm  on pataday flonase claritin (loratadine) and take weekly allergy shots medications don't work i've taken everything else?

Accepted Answer

Re-evaluation: if you are on all those medicines, regular and not benefiting, so you need to be reevaluated, medicines don't work equally for all patients, doses might need to be modified or prescribed different meds, most important is adherence to treatment plan, good luck

Question 5

if it takes long time for atopic dermatitis to heal from allergy shots, which other method is proven to work? acupuncture? herbal tonic? any other?

Accepted Answer

Moisture/antinflam: Atopic dermatitis is managed by reducing the tendency to scratch, which causes a flare, so reduce all forms of rubbing; cetaphil/ probiotics. If worse, consider low potency, short course (&lt; 2 weeks/episode) topical steroids, Elidel (pimecrolimus) or Protopic for &lt; 2 weeks/episode; atarax/ Benadryl q.I.D., p.O. Helps interrupt the scratch/itch cycle. Can try 2 tbs bleach in 1/2 tub--5 min guided soaking the body.

Question 6

can you take desloratadine (otc named aerius in canada) everyday throughout life for 20-25 years without any side effects for allergic rhinitis? what if i decide to go for this approach rather than allergy shots. steroid sprays don't work at all.

Accepted Answer

Probably: This drug has been on the market for quite a while. It is simply the isolated/active portion of the drug loritadine that has been around for decades (1993). Studies over the years have shown its safety profile to be quite good. I suppose anyone might have an adverse reaction to any drug but this one has a great record.

Question 7

how soon before the allergy season starts should i start taking allergy pills to make it work and should i take it everyday?(it doesnt work for me at all and heard if you start taking earlier would make a difference)?

Accepted Answer

: It is not true. We do not recommend taking anti-histamine medication(s) for preventing the allergy. We only recommend avoidance and/or desensitization.

Question 8

what works most effectively to take for allergies?

Accepted Answer

Nasal steroid sprays: The most effective treatment for allergic rhinitis is topical nasal steroid sprays such as qnasl, Flonase or nasonex (mometasone).  Antihistamines can help, but only block "histamine" while steroid nasal sprays decrease all symptoms of allergic rhinitis.  They are prescription and one is approved down to age 2 years old.

Question 9

how long should it take for an allergy pill to work?

Accepted Answer

1/2 to 1 hour: Some antihistamines require metabolism in the liver to be converted into the most effective form to block histamine.  These antihistamines take at least 1 hour to become effective.  However, some antihistamines like allegra, xyzal (levocetirizine) and Clarinex are already in the active form and begin to work as soon as they are absorbed which take about 30 minutes.

Question 10

why is it that allergy pills don't work every time i take one?

Accepted Answer

Timing: Antihistamines work by blocking histamine receptors in your body.  If the receptors are all full of histamine already (reaction has occurred), then there is nowhere for them to go and it will not make a difference in allergy symptoms.  If you take them before exposure to allergens they can block the receptors and you will have less symptoms.

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If someone is allergic to bees and decides to receive allergy shots to no longer be allergic how long do they take to work ?

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Which works better allergy shot or drops do they take away allergy symptoms?

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I have severe seasonal allergies.take every medication. only thing that really works is prednisone or cortisone shot. possibke to take on a schedule?

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My allergies are really bothering me i'm on pataday flonase claritin (loratadine) and take weekly allergy shots medications don't work i've taken everything else?

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If it takes long time for atopic dermatitis to heal from allergy shots, which other method is proven to work? acupuncture? herbal tonic? any other?

A member asked:

Can you take desloratadine (otc named aerius in canada) everyday throughout life for 20-25 years without any side effects for allergic rhinitis? what if i decide to go for this approach rather than allergy shots. steroid sprays don't work at all.

A member asked:

How soon before the allergy season starts should i start taking allergy pills to make it work and should i take it everyday?(it doesnt work for me at all and heard if you start taking earlier would make a difference)?

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What works most effectively to take for allergies?

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How long should it take for an allergy pill to work?

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Why is it that allergy pills don't work every time i take one?

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