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how can i help allergies?

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See below: See your docto.  He/she can provide relief from your allergies.

Question 2

what is allergy tablets do?

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Allergy tablets: Most allergy tablets are medications that fall into the category of antihistamines that block the effect of histamine.  This treats symptoms such as sneezing, itching, runny nose, etc.   Sometimes antihistamines are combined with decongestants to help with stuffy nose.  Studies are evaluating "allergy tablets" that may work similar to allergy shots where the tablet contains the pollen, etc.

Question 3

how can i reduce allergies?

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Lots of Options: OTC non-sedating antihistamines like Allegra, Claritin, (loratadine) or Zyrtec are helpful for perennial allergic rhinitis symptoms, however the gold-standard treatment are daily intranasal steroid sprays if your symptoms are more severe. Avoidance of triggers is important as well and allergy shots are also an option. Saline sprays are useful but will not provide lasting relief used alone. See Allergist.

Question 4

how to cope with allergies?

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Lots of Options: Over-the-counter non-sedating antihistamines like Allegra, Claritin, or Zyrtec are helpful for perennial allergic rhinitis symptoms, however the gold-standard treatment are daily intranasal steroid sprays like Flonase or Nasonex (mometasone) if your symptoms are more severe. Avoidance of triggers is important. Allergy shots also option. See Allergist to determine what medications could give you lasting relief.

Question 5

how can i stop my allergies?

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Avoid and treat: You can often lessen symptoms with avoidance and medications. To certain allergens you can greatly lessen sensitivity with specific allergen immunotherapy. You can lessen all ige mediated reactions with Omalizumab (xolair). As allergists we usually recommend various combinations of these depending on severity and duration of symptoms as well as comorbidities (other medical problems).

Question 6

why do you develop an allergy?

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Genetics: Simple answer: most who develop allergy it is because of genetics and environmental exposure to allergens. In reality it is much more complex than this.

Question 7

should i worry about allergies?

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If too many symptoms: Hay fever (allergies) is usually due to pollens that are in the air. Some people are allergic to molds and other substances. One can wear a mask when working outdoors or when hiking. Avoid playing outdoors when the pollen or smog levels are high. Medicines such as Claritin otc, zyrtec otc, or prescription eye drops and nasal steroid sprays are helpful. Allergy shots are another option.

Question 8

can allergy brings to collapse?

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It can: Severe allergic reactions can cause your BP to lower, this may cause fainting.

Question 9

ragweed allergies, how to deal?

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Meds, Avoidance: Ragweed allergy presents with congestion, running, itching (eyes and nose), and post-nasal drip (season from August to first frost). See an Allergist in order to confirm suspicion. Intranasal steroid sprays and non-sedating antihistamines can be helpful as well as avoidance measures (keeping car and house windows close, avoid high pollen counts). Also allergy shots or new sublingual tablets.

Question 10

what best medicine for allergy?

Accepted Answer

Antihistamines: Antihistamines such claritin, (loratadine) zyrtec work for a lot of patients.

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