Question 1

what is a grass allergy?

Accepted Answer

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 2

what can i do to help a grass allergy?

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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 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 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 5

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 6

what is the definition or description of: grass allergy?

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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 7

i have a grass allergy does that mean i should avoid foods in the grass family such as wheat etc. ?

Accepted Answer

No: It would be highly  unusual to have problem with grains when you are allergic to grass by inhalation.

Question 8

what would happen if year round grass allergy is not treated, and you get nose symptoms all the time?

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Symptoms continue: Usually grass allergy is seasonal. Year-round symptoms usually suggest environmental allergy as well. You should be evaluated for that possibility.

Question 9

if i have grass allergy, can i drink smoothies with wheat grass?

Accepted Answer

IM PRETTY SURE IT: Should be fine. Only trying it will tell you for sure.

Question 10

can anyone suggest alternative remedies for an eczema like rash caused by grass allergy?

Accepted Answer

ECZEMA: Grass allergy occurs in summer and if you are worried of eczema the treatment of choice is steroid cream and avoidance of allergens. If the skin lesions are severe, your md  might give you a short treatment of oral steroids.

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