Question 1

signs of asthma in four year old? constantly getting colds and bad coughs and seasonal allergies. could all this be part of asthma?

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Colds and cough: Yes these can be signs of alergy and asthma. See a pediatric allergist to have your child evaluated and treated

Question 2

reduce severe seasonal allergies?

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Meds & allergy shots: The best treatment for seasonal allergy is immunotherapy (allergy shots), which can cure the disease altogether. Medications such as antihistamines and nasal steroids are possible treatments as well.

Question 3

how can i cure seasonal allergies?

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Go for control: While a "cure" is unlikely, seasonal allergies can be controlled long term by undergoing allergen immunotherapy or allergy shots.  They work for 80% of persons and can decrease symptoms and medication need.  After 3-5 years of injections, most people have long lasting relief after injections are stopped. Medications help, but as soon after meds are stopped, symptoms return.

Question 4

how to deal with seasonal allergies?

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Antihistamines: There are several newer antihistamines that are now over the counter.  Allegra, zyrtec and Claritin (loratadine) to name a few.  Try these at suggested dosage.  If they don't work, see your doctor.

Question 5

what to take for your seasonal allergies?

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Antihistamines: You can start with an over the counter antihistamine such as Allegra or zyrtec or Claritin (loratadine) and if they don't provide you with complete relief, consult an allergist and get on a good long term treatment plan.

Question 6

how long do seasonal allergies last, help?

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Seasonal allergy: As the terminology says, it would last until the season is over. I suppose what you refer to as seasonal allergy is seasonal allergic rhinoconjunctivitis or hay fever like diseases. You should check with your local allergist to see if it is the case and which seasons you are likely to be affected.

Question 7

can children grow out of seasonal allergies?

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Sometimes: Some people's allergies get better over years, some get worse, and some are stable. Keeping allergies well-controlled not only keeps kids feeling better and sleeping better, but also doing better in school (it's hard to learn material when you feel miserable)! also, keeping allergies under control decreases the risk of ear infections and sinusitis.

Question 8

what do you recommend for seasonal allergies?

Accepted Answer

Few of them: You can use steroid nasal spray so called Fluticasone. From otc antihistamines you can take Zyrtec. You can also see an allergy specialist who can pinpoint the allergens that you are allergic to and immunize you agaist that allergens.

Question 9

what medicine to take for seasonal allergies?

Accepted Answer

Several choices: The most effective treatment for relief of seasonal allergies are prescription nasal steroid sprays (qnasl, nasonex, (mometasone) rhinocort, flonase).  If symptoms are mild then over the counter zyrtec, claritin, or Allegra can help.  It's best to start treating seasonal allergies before the "season" starts.  This is a prevention approach.  If the above meds haven't controlled symptoms, consider allergy shots.

Question 10

what are good options for ?seasonal allergies?

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Seasonal treatment: Otc medications such as Loratadine started a few weeks before the "season" and continued until the season is complete. More targeted therapy such as eye drops and nasal antihistamines or steroids may do just as well or be added to the Loratadine if necessary.

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