Question 1

my son has alternaria allergy (outdoor fungus), what kind of allergy medication?

Accepted Answer

Several possible: Most allergy medications are useful to treat allergy regardless of the cause.  In other words, you can take Claritin (loratadine) or Allegra for any allergic rhinitis whether caused by mold, animal dander, pollen, or dust mites.  Sometimes the addition of an intranasal steroid medication is needed because of the inflammatory reaction that occurs due to repeated allergen exposure.

Question 2

i getting allergy shots one for alternaria mold. this time of year it bad i taking dryers is it in any foods if so what foods avoid for alternaria?

Accepted Answer

Lots since...: Alternaria alternata is an opportunistic fungus which has been recorded causing leaf spot, rots, and blights on over 380 host species of plant.

Question 3

best  meds to treat allergy to alternaria tenuis ? atrovent (ipratropium) ? flonase? zyrtec?

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Perhaps anti-fungals: Check out http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/887374-treatment, http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17097985 &amp; http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1469-0691.2008.02024.x/pdf for some ideas. Atrovent (ipratropium) is good for lung symptoms while Flonase for nose &amp; Zyrtec for overall allergies. So treatment also depend upon your symptoms. Best to consult your Allergist &amp; Infectious Disease expert.

Question 4

female 12yo allergies test ige alternaria alternata very high. ige (rough marshelder, egg white, milk, wheat ) low. last week was 7 days in hives b4 did testing. can you explain? what possibly caused it? should refrain from anything?

Accepted Answer

Allergy treatment: I would suggest an inbox consult to review the lab and clinical findings.
Avoid the identified triggers, use a mild bleach solution in the bathroom. Use a HEPA filter unit at home. For symptoms such as nasal discharge and itching, consider an over the counter antihistamine and nasal steroid.

Question 5

montelukast saved me but stopped it due bad mental health side-effects and fell bad again even though taking other inhaler. allergy taste came out severely high for alternaria alternata. lung function, blood tests came out clear. is it the culprit?

Accepted Answer

Allergy triggers: A full inbox consultation with Healthtap allows you to upload the test results including the pulmonary function testing. From your description the allergic reaction to Alternaria is a trigger for your symptoms. Please avoid this trigger and use bleach solution to clean your home, bath areas and windows.  A steroid inhaler and Albuterol may be helpful, and the dosing and schedule may be adjusted.

Question 6

how do you get alternaria in your toenails?

Accepted Answer

This is a type : Of fungus. Fungus likes to live in dark, wet, moist areas. Your toenails in socks, in shoes set up a perfect breeding ground. Fungus will usually invade a nail after it has been damaged in some capacity. A slight crack in the nail for example.

Question 7

what's the best natural s way to treat allergies toward seaweed ?

Accepted Answer

Don't eat: If you are allergic to sea weed the best treatment is to avoid it.  Don't ingest it or if it is a contact allergy try to avoid touching sea weed.  If you want or can;t avoid it then see an Allergist to see what they recommend.

Question 8

what is some of the most common allergys seen in the u.s.?

Accepted Answer

Multiple: Common allergies in the us include food allergy, mold allergy, pet allergy, and pollen allergy.

Question 9

how likely is it that you can develop a life threatning allergy in your 20's?

Accepted Answer

Rarely: It can happen but is rare.

Question 10

do food allergies and p.o.t.s. have any correlation?

Accepted Answer

Depends: If you have pots and have symptoms from food allergies that can worsen fatigue or change your fluid balance, the impact will be negative but mostly related to symptoms.  If you are asking if food allergies could cause pots, not likely.  I assume you mean igg food allergies, not emergent ige allergies.

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My son has alternaria allergy (outdoor fungus), what kind of allergy medication?

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I getting allergy shots one for alternaria mold. this time of year it bad i taking dryers is it in any foods if so what foods avoid for alternaria?

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Best meds to treat allergy to alternaria tenuis ? atrovent (ipratropium) ? flonase? zyrtec?

A member asked:

Female 12yo allergies test ige alternaria alternata very high. ige (rough marshelder, egg white, milk, wheat ) low. last week was 7 days in hives b4 did testing. can you explain? what possibly caused it? should refrain from anything?

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Montelukast saved me but stopped it due bad mental health side-effects and fell bad again even though taking other inhaler. allergy taste came out severely high for alternaria alternata. lung function, blood tests came out clear. is it the culprit?

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How do you get alternaria in your toenails?

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What's the best natural s way to treat allergies toward seaweed ?

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What is some of the most common allergys seen in the u.s.?

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How likely is it that you can develop a life threatning allergy in your 20's?

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Do food allergies and p.o.t.s. have any correlation?

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