i'm wondering how to cope with environmental allergies?

Question

How do people cope with seasonal allergies? And what can I do?

Answer 1

See an Allergists: The first step is to understand what your symptoms are and what you are allergic to. Once that is accomplished then implementation of environmental controls accompanied by using various oral or inhaled medications should be helpful. If not then allergy vaccine therapy may be needed. The medications that may be recommended include antihistamines, nasal steroids, or leukotriene blockers.

Answer 2

Pets dust mites mold: Indoor environmental allergens include pet dander, dust mites, cockroaches and molds. Most people are more allergic to cats than dogs. Dust mites live in mattresses, pillows, bedding, and carpet. The more humid the environment, the more dust mites.

Answer 3

See below: Dust mites, pets, cockroach, and molds.

Answer 4

No: No, just different ones.

Answer 5

Nope: There are just different environmental allergens in different parts of the country, but there are really no places where there are less allergens. That is a gross misnomer that has been readily debunked.

Answer 6

Allergies: Environmental allergies are your body’s response to substances you inhale at your home, school or workplace. They can be caused by dust, animal dander, mold spores or mildew, or feathers or other agents. They can also be substances that come in contact with your skin that cause rashes.

Answer 7

Eyes and Lungs: Can also affect the eyes causing itchy burning conjunctiva.

Answer 8

Depends on meaning: And meaning depends on who made the diagnosis. As an allergist when i say that someone has environmental allergies i mean that things like house dust mite, plant pollens, animal dander & mold spores are triggering symptoms of allergic rhinitis, allergic conjunctivitis, asthma & sometimes eczema & hives. These are common medical conditions that while sometimes serious are rarely life-threatening.

Answer 9

It can be: Allergies to environmental allergens such as pollens, molds, danders and dust mites can be easily controlled in most patients. If left untreated, however, in addition to making people miserable, chronic allergic inflammation can lead to chronic sinusitis, ear problems, and asthma. For the most part these are not life-threatening, but they can significantly interfere with the quality of life.

Answer 10

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.

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