Question 1

what can i do about my horrible ragweed and pollen allergy?

Accepted Answer

Allergic rhinitis: Staying inside the house during pollen season seems like the best answer. But that's not practical. So , in addition to wearing a mask, do not forget to clean your outer clothes, accessories and shoes before getting back in your house to prevent pollen from being trapped inside the house. Taking a shower will help remove pollen adhering to your skin. Antihistamines plus nasal steroids will help.

Question 2

i am going crazy with ragweed allergy and pollen. should i change car air filter?

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Ragweed allergy: Keeping car windows closed and filter change may be useful. Allergy medicines will help.  For severe symptoms Prednisone or cortisone injection (celestone (betamethasone) or kenalog) may give relief. Ideally see a trained allergist for proper allergy testing and treatment. Immunotherapy or allergy injections if started now may help you in the future seasons,  prevent complications and be more economical.

Question 3

how long can pollen allergy?

Accepted Answer

Not sure of question: If you are asking how long someone can have pollen allergies - it can be years.  That time can be shortened with treatment.  If you are asking how long the pollen season lasts, that depends on your geography.  Where you live, some plants can pollinate all year round.

Question 4

will pollen allergy ever go away?

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Allergy remissions : They can certainly lessen in severity in some associated with adolescents or in adults more senior years. But why wait and suffer. There are various safe and effective treatments.

Question 5

how do you cope with a pollen allergy?

Accepted Answer

Multiple ways: Avoid peak pollen times which are in the morning. Air conditioning can help. Low or non sedating antihistamines can help (such as loratadine, Cetirizine or fexophenadine). Prescription topical steroid or antihistamine nasal sprays are very effective. Specific allergy immunotherapy  (allergy shots fda approved, sublingual immunotherapy is a promising but is not fda approved) can reduce the allergy.

Question 6

can a pollen allergy cause you to choke?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Allergy to pollen can cause postnasal drainage, which cold make you feel like you are going to choke. This type of symptom is uncommon, however, compared to the cardinal symptoms of allergic rhinitis (runny nose, sneeze, itchy nose/eyes, nasal congestion).

Question 7

what are the symptoms of a pollen allergy?

Accepted Answer

Varied: Typical symptoms of pollen allergy include sneezing, nasal congestion, runny nose, and itchy, watery eyes. Pollen allergy can also trigger asthma symptoms with coughing, wheezing, chest tightness, and difficulty breathing.

Question 8

what are the symptoms of a lily pollen allergy?

Accepted Answer

Sneezing, runny nose: The most likely symptoms of allergy to lily pollen are sneezing, runny nose, nasal congestion and itchy eyes. Asthma could occur. Treatment would be similar to that for 'hay fever, ' with an antihistamine such as Claritin or allegra.

Question 9

what is the definition or description of: pollen allergy?

Accepted Answer

Pollen allergy: A common spring allergy that causes sensitive individuals to feel itchy or watery eyes, runny nose and congestion, an itch in the mouth or lip swelling. This sensitivity is a result of the body's reaction to certain airborne pollen from the tiny particles released from grasses, weeds and trees that hitch a ride on the currents of air.

Question 10

why are pollen allergy and general allergies on the increase?

Accepted Answer

Genetic & Environmen: Both genetic and environmental factors play a role.  The chances of developing allergic disease is higher if one parent has an atopic condition, and higher if both parents are atopic. Then in the environment "cleanliness" propegates the immune system towards the allergic phenotype.

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