TheAllergyIndex.com » Lot http://theallergyindex.com Helping People with Common Allergies Thu, 05 Jan 2012 09:47:52 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2 If I take Zyrtec now when I haven’t taken it in a while, will it clear up my allergies today? http://theallergyindex.com/if-i-take-zyrtec-now-when-i-havent-taken-it-in-a-while-will-it-clear-up-my-allergies-today http://theallergyindex.com/if-i-take-zyrtec-now-when-i-havent-taken-it-in-a-while-will-it-clear-up-my-allergies-today#comments Sun, 11 Oct 2009 11:52:28 +0000 Allergist http://theallergyindex.com/if-i-take-zyrtec-now-when-i-havent-taken-it-in-a-while-will-it-clear-up-my-allergies-today
e.estlinz asked:


I live in Arizona and have severe allergies (just had them for the first time this season). My allergies were really bad in May and June, fine in July, but today for some reason they really flared up. All day today, my nose has been either totally stuffed up or running like water, I’ve been sneezing a lot, and coughing a bit. Will the Zyrtec (which I have left over from a prescription) work if I take it today, or should I take something else?
My main question is: Will it work TODAY? I just want something that will work right away. Some allergy medications need time before they become effective (two or three days of taking it).

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]]> http://theallergyindex.com/if-i-take-zyrtec-now-when-i-havent-taken-it-in-a-while-will-it-clear-up-my-allergies-today/feed 10 If your allergies are really bad from tree pollen for two weeks , can that make you stupid? http://theallergyindex.com/if-your-allergies-are-really-bad-from-tree-pollen-for-two-weeks-can-that-make-you-stupid http://theallergyindex.com/if-your-allergies-are-really-bad-from-tree-pollen-for-two-weeks-can-that-make-you-stupid#comments Tue, 23 Jun 2009 04:15:39 +0000 Allergist http://theallergyindex.com/if-your-allergies-are-really-bad-from-tree-pollen-for-two-weeks-can-that-make-you-stupid
GiGi asked:


Ever since this allergy season kicked in I am doing a lot of stupid things Does it effect you that way ? It seems I am always fighting off fatigue and I can’t concentrate good I would like to know I am not loosing it!

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]]> http://theallergyindex.com/if-your-allergies-are-really-bad-from-tree-pollen-for-two-weeks-can-that-make-you-stupid/feed 5 Is it possible to be allergic to allergy tests but not the actual substance? (i.e. skin pricks)? http://theallergyindex.com/is-it-possible-to-be-allergic-to-allergy-tests-but-not-the-actual-substance-ie-skin-pricks http://theallergyindex.com/is-it-possible-to-be-allergic-to-allergy-tests-but-not-the-actual-substance-ie-skin-pricks#comments Mon, 29 Dec 2008 04:15:25 +0000 Allergist http://theallergyindex.com/?p=632 allergy tests
Poopsie-Daisy asked:


Because I get a lot of skin rashes I went for food allergy tests years ago and had about 85 skin pricks done. Turned out that I was allergic to 47 of the 85 things at levels 2-4 (The worst were, Level 3: potato, corn, Aspartame, melon, coconut, pea, hazelnut. Level 4: peanut, soy, mustard, string bean, lentil.) The allergist was surprised that I’d never had serious reactions to anything and even suggested an epipen.

It’s been like 15 years and I’ve still not had a serious reaction, but I still get the rashes too.

Someone told me that it’s possible to be allergic to the surface of your own skin so the breaking of the skin for the test could have had more to do with the positive result than the actual allergens that they were testing for.

Has anyone else heard of this?

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]]> http://theallergyindex.com/is-it-possible-to-be-allergic-to-allergy-tests-but-not-the-actual-substance-ie-skin-pricks/feed 4 Is there any medication that stops allergens in dogs? http://theallergyindex.com/is-there-any-medication-that-stops-allergens-in-dogs http://theallergyindex.com/is-there-any-medication-that-stops-allergens-in-dogs#comments Thu, 11 Sep 2008 21:00:17 +0000 Allergist http://theallergyindex.com/?p=668 allergens
zanesinbox asked:


I am trying to find out if there is anything i can give my dog to stop the allergens or lessen the amount of allergens he produces. Does anyone know of a medication or an over the counter solution to help my allergic reaction to my dog. I know if i don’t sleep with my dog and i use hepa filters i will have less allergies. That is not what i am asking. I would like to be able to pet him and hang together on the couch and watch tv without dieing from an asthma attack.

I know there are a lot of things i can take such as allergy shots but what about something the dog can take to nutrolize his allergens before they have a chance to kill me. Any thoughts are much appreciated.

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Sep S asked:


The months of May-June are horrible for me. I’ve always had seasonal allergies and they would get worse at the beginning of spring, but for some reason the past 2 years have been a lot worse, with the symptoms peaking in May and June. THese include itchy throat, sometimes itchy eyes, and above all, runny and congested nose with frequent sneezing.
But now there’s something new: soar throat. Had it for a week now. At first I thought it’s a cold. But it goes away every time I take a Reactine (an allergy pill).
Anyone experiences a soar throat during the allergy season? ANd while I’m at it, are there any ways to cure seasonal allergies once and for all? I’m sick of taking these pills everyday.

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]]> http://theallergyindex.com/does-anyone-get-a-sore-throat-as-result-of-seasonal-allergies/feed 7 How does a nutritionist get rid of food allergies? http://theallergyindex.com/how-does-a-nutritionist-get-rid-of-food-allergies http://theallergyindex.com/how-does-a-nutritionist-get-rid-of-food-allergies#comments Sun, 30 Mar 2008 13:16:05 +0000 Allergist http://theallergyindex.com/?p=214 food allergies
me asked:


I have a lot of food allergies and I know a nutritionist and she said that she could get rid of some of them. So now I have an appointment but I have no idea what to expect! What will she do to make them go away?? Answers ASAP appreciated!!

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]]> http://theallergyindex.com/how-does-a-nutritionist-get-rid-of-food-allergies/feed 4 For 5 months, I have had constant allergy and nasal problems. I have started using nose spray and I use it? http://theallergyindex.com/for-5-months-i-have-had-constant-allergy-and-nasal-problems-i-have-started-using-nose-spray-and-i-use-it http://theallergyindex.com/for-5-months-i-have-had-constant-allergy-and-nasal-problems-i-have-started-using-nose-spray-and-i-use-it#comments Wed, 26 Mar 2008 14:03:27 +0000 Allergist http://theallergyindex.com/?p=484 nasal allergy
CRB asked:


a lot more than I am supposed to. I just, can’t breath-think or sleep without a somewhat clear nose…I mean, it is getting ridiculous. I have scheduled an appt with an ENT-but has anyone else ever had this problem? If so, what did you do? Thanks!

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]]> http://theallergyindex.com/for-5-months-i-have-had-constant-allergy-and-nasal-problems-i-have-started-using-nose-spray-and-i-use-it/feed 3 Does anyone know of homeopathic ways to treat severe food allergies? http://theallergyindex.com/does-anyone-know-of-homeopathic-ways-to-treat-severe-food-allergies http://theallergyindex.com/does-anyone-know-of-homeopathic-ways-to-treat-severe-food-allergies#comments Wed, 02 Jan 2008 13:34:26 +0000 Allergist http://theallergyindex.com/?p=230 food allergies
Tina asked:


I have really severe food allergies mostly to tree nuts. I have a lot of medications I take to try and reduce my symptoms(i have hayfever year round as well) but nothing seems to be working for me. My best shot is to try some natural medicines. I’m also on inhalers for asthma. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

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]]> http://theallergyindex.com/does-anyone-know-of-homeopathic-ways-to-treat-severe-food-allergies/feed 3 What is an allergy when only one side of my nose is affected? http://theallergyindex.com/what-is-an-allergy-when-only-one-side-of-my-nose-is-affected http://theallergyindex.com/what-is-an-allergy-when-only-one-side-of-my-nose-is-affected#comments Thu, 18 Oct 2007 03:23:15 +0000 Allergist http://theallergyindex.com/?p=50 allergy
Donna G asked:


The left side of my face is affected,my nose starts to burn and my left eye starts to water and there is drain that goes down my throat and I start to cough so bad and i have to blow my nose a lot to get it all out and the passed week my nose has started to bleed.Could this be a allergy of some kind?

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]]> http://theallergyindex.com/what-is-an-allergy-when-only-one-side-of-my-nose-is-affected/feed 9 Do I really have to wait 48 hours for a skin allergy test when dying my hair? http://theallergyindex.com/do-i-really-have-to-wait-48-hours-for-a-skin-allergy-test-when-dying-my-hair http://theallergyindex.com/do-i-really-have-to-wait-48-hours-for-a-skin-allergy-test-when-dying-my-hair#comments Tue, 02 Oct 2007 09:17:58 +0000 Allergist http://theallergyindex.com/?p=594 allergy tests
Isis asked:


Wouldn’t an Allergy materialize a lot sooner-say within 12 hours? When dying my hair at a salon the stylist doesn’t do allergy tests-not even for a minute-so why do we have to do them at home?

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