Question 1

does this treatment exist or work?  allergy shots for cat allergies?

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Yes: Allergy immunotherapy is about 80% effective. So like most medicines, it works on most people. There are also some individuals, like with any medication, that cat allergy vaccine is not effecdtive.Cat.

Question 2

could be allergic to my puppy. i have to find a way to fight these allergies and figured a natural treatment might work. any recs?

Accepted Answer

You could be: allergic to your puppy. Avoidance is the most reliable treatment. I know of no natural treatments to prevent reactions to dog dander. Consider seeing an allergist. Take care.

Question 3

don't think it is allergies as usual treatment for that with antihistamines that work for me, were ineffective in helping with the sinuses?

Accepted Answer

Sinus Infection: Hi, it could be a combination of allergies leading to sinus infection. You may need to do some nasal steroid sprays along with antihistamines. If you are having pain in the sinus area with yellowish, greenish discharge there may be some sinus infection and will need antibiotics.

Question 4

allergic to cat: can i take an over-the-counter allergy medication every day? i have a cat and am allergic. is it safe to take over-the-counter medication every day or should i see an allergist who can help me find a treatment that works for me?

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The : The best treatment would be removal of the pet. As that is not a likely option would definitely see an allergist who could discuss with you the best way to treat your symptoms and decrease exposure to the allergen.

Question 5

if a person has allergy to losartan are there other pills that work the same way to use instead for heart failure treatment.?

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Of course: Contact your physician.  Numerous alternatives exist, and should be relatively easy to find an appropriate medication which works well and does not result in an allergic reaction.

Question 6

can bee pollen work as an effective treatment of outdoor allergies?

Accepted Answer

No: Pollen (bee or otherwise) is an allergen and can elicit an immune response (allergic response). If you have allergies, you should use an anti-histamine or have allergy testing done. Yu can start with an allergist or an ent.

Question 7

had aerisol treatment due to sob at er, all blood work/chest xray came back fine they said - allergies, but since aerisol treatment chest feels funny?

Accepted Answer

Funny?: It's kind of hard to understand what you mean by "funny". Basically, the nebulizer treatment is to open up your small airways in lungs such that air can be exchanged a lot easier, thus relieving your sob. Your breathing will then become easier. However, some nebulizer treatment like albuterol, may increase your heart rate, cause some jitteriness also. If so, please talk to your doctor.

Question 8

in regards to dental work post; front cap, topical novicaine & cement only. resulted in fat lip and blistering - took clindamycin. allergy? treatment?

Accepted Answer

Not sure: Have you had previous reaction to latex, or local anaesthetic?  Could be a reaction to the manipulation of your lip during the procedure.   Don't think you need an antibiotic.  Return to your dentist for an evaluation.

Question 9

how does desensitization therapy work for people with allergies?

Accepted Answer

Complex answer: Allergy vaccine therapy (ait) is a very complex immunologic treatment. Basically what ait does is stops one's body from seeing an allergen as an allergen. The result is less allergy antibody production and less symptoms. The immunology of this is very complex and fills textbooks.

Question 10

claritin (loratadine) doesn't work for me, so are other otc allergy treatments effective?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Everyone responds differently to different antihistamines. Best to try zyrtec and Allegra as well as claritin (loratadine).

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Don't think it is allergies as usual treatment for that with antihistamines that work for me, were ineffective in helping with the sinuses?

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Allergic to cat: can i take an over-the-counter allergy medication every day? i have a cat and am allergic. is it safe to take over-the-counter medication every day or should i see an allergist who can help me find a treatment that works for me?

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If a person has allergy to losartan are there other pills that work the same way to use instead for heart failure treatment.?

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Can bee pollen work as an effective treatment of outdoor allergies?

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Had aerisol treatment due to sob at er, all blood work/chest xray came back fine they said - allergies, but since aerisol treatment chest feels funny?

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In regards to dental work post; front cap, topical novicaine & cement only. resulted in fat lip and blistering - took clindamycin. allergy? treatment?

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How does desensitization therapy work for people with allergies?

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Claritin (loratadine) doesn't work for me, so are other otc allergy treatments effective?

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