Question 1

what is the definition or description of: cedar allergy?

Accepted Answer

Cedar trees/shrubs: Cedars grow as small shrubs or trees and are in the genera juniperus.  They are important sources of pollen leading to allergic rhinitis and occasionally asthma.  In parts of texas, mountain cedar is notorious for producing enormous amounts of pollen. Eastern red cedar (virginia juniper) occurs throughout the eastern states.  Western red cedar causes occupational asthma due to plicatic acid.

Question 2

what are cedar allergy symptoms?

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Cedar.: Cedar symptoms are the same as any other inhalent allergy. If you are asthmatic, it may cause asthma, it may cause nasal or eye allergies just like ragweed. It does not cause a fever unless there is a complication. Sometimes cedar allergic patients have problems with other similar trees such as christmas boughs or trees.A tip off is that it affects patients in the winter months.

Question 3

can my cedar allergy cause a swollen lymph gland?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Commonly seen in children, allergies can cause lymph nodes to swell.  Allergic antibody is actually produced in lymph nodes.  Tonsils and adeoids can also swell in response to allergies.

Question 4

what is the best treatment for drug allergies?

Accepted Answer

Stop drug: If you are allergic to a drug and you have taken it or reacted to it. Stop taking the medication and call your doctor. Would recommend taking allergy medication like Benadryl (diphenhydramine) and drinking lots of water as well to help decrease the symptoms.

Question 5

could it be any home treatment for food allergy?

Accepted Answer

NO!!!: Food allergies cause life threatening reactions.  These reactions can only be effectively treated with Epinephrine (adrenaline).  Antihistamines can treat skin symptoms, but if breathing difficulty or low blood pressure happen (which is impossible to predict), they will not help.  Anyone with a food allergy should always have Epinephrine available.

Question 6

if you know any treatment for cockroach allergies?

Accepted Answer

OTC: The treatment would be the same as most other allergies. Avoidance, if possible is best. Otherwise, otc claritin, (loratadine) zyrtec or allegra.

Question 7

what is the best treatment for seasonal allergies?

Accepted Answer

Lots of Options: Over-the-counter non-sedating antihistamines like Allegra, Claritin, or Zyrtec are helpful, 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 are also option. See Allergist to determine sensitivities and what medications could give you lasting relief.

Question 8

what are some good homeopathic treatment for allergies?

Accepted Answer

Huge subject: Homeopathic treatment for allergies depends on what kind of symptoms you have, their pattern, what accompanies them, etc. There are over 600 homeopathic remedies for runny nose alone; there are over 500 for runny or teary eyes; over 400 remedies for eye redness; a whole chapter in the repertory is devoted to coughs. You need a professional homeopath to take your case and find the best remedy.

Question 9

are there treatment guidelines for environmental allergies?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The major physician allergy organizations in the US, the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology and the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology) sponsor practice parameters one of which is "the diagnosis and management of rhinitis: an updated practice parameter" available online at the jcaai.org. You can also find an allergist at either aaaai.org or acaai.org.

Question 10

if a man has sugar and allergy, what's the treatment for both of these?

Accepted Answer

No one treatment: Diabetes and allergies are not related, so you need to be treated for both, with different medications, but avoid receiving systemic steroids for the treatment of allergies as it will worsen your diabetes.

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