Question 1

seasonal suffering from ragweed? soultions?

Accepted Answer

Ragweed: Avoidance if possible. Traditional (sedating) or non-sedating antihistamines. Nasal steroid spray. Nasalcrom nasal spray. Desensitization therapy (allergy shots). Try otc meds first; if insufficient relief, see fp/allergist for rx or desensitization.

Question 2

if i'm allergic to ragweed, should i eat wheat?

Accepted Answer

Not necessary: Ragweed is an inhalent allergen.  A reaction to ragweed will not be affected by eating wheat.

Question 3

ragweed allergies, how to deal?

Accepted Answer

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 4

can you develop severe ragweed allergies?

Accepted Answer

Ragweed hater: Ragweed, a weed that pollenates from mid august till later september, is a major cause of respiratory allergy symptoms in much of the usa. The extent and severity of symptoms is dependent upon amount of exposure, degree of sensitivity, organ system involvement, and response to treatment. Therefore symptoms can very from mild to potentially life threatening.

Question 5

has ragwitek been approved for people with ragweed allergies?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The fda has approved the sub-lingual tablets and they will be marketed in a few months.

Question 6

anyone still suffering from ragweed allergies? clean out closets?

Accepted Answer

No: Ragweed is a specific plant which normally causes allergy symptoms in the fall. Cleaning your closet may help with dust allergies.

Question 7

i'm allergic to ragweeds and pollen so pretty much the outdoors. what can i take to alleviate the symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Allergy treatments : Try avoid exposure to ragweed and pollen first, then using hepa filter system and vacuum your carpet more often.  Then OTC antihistamines, decongestants, or Neti pot Normal Saline nasal rinse.  See an allergy doctor for advice and more potent treatments if neccesary.

Question 8

what to do if i have never broken out, so i was just wondering would i be allergic to it because of the pollen and ragweeds?

Accepted Answer

No problem: If you are not genetically predisposed to become allergic, it is unlikely that you will have problem regardless of the pollen count.

Question 9

is there any good remedy for ragweed allergies?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There are several treatment options for ragweed allergy and allergic rhinitis in general. These include: nasal steroids or nasal antihistamines, oral antihistamines, oral leukotriene agents, and possible allergy vaccine therapy.

Question 10

how long does ragweed last?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Depending upon where one lives ragweed can be seasonal, like in the northeast, or it can last longer in the warmer climates.

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