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Q: Does claritin work good for allergy induced asthma?
My doctor told me to try to take that since I'm having breathing problems and keep having minor attacks and if it doesn't work to come back in, have any of you taken it? Does it work well?

A: Yes it does work. I've tried it.

Q: whats the best way to avoid asthma and dust allergy?
I have dust allergy, just started recently, i cant even sleep because of wheezing, i have cold and throat infection too, i feel too difficult to breath, once in every month for atleast 5days i suffer this, doctor told me its the symptom of asthma so becareful, i am 21 now, even from my child hood days i had dust allergy but parents didnt take it as serious now i suffer a lot, when i have allergy i feel something hard in my lungs feeling like heavy weight i cant breath properly after taking antibotics it will be fine for some days again it will start. whats the best way to avoid asthma.. i have almost all the symptoms of asthma like regular cold, difficult to breath so on... do i have asthma? i heard that there is no treatment to cure asthma whats the best way to avoid it.

A: Well outside there is little you can do unless you wear a mask-however in doors you can do the following 1. remove rugs and curtains in your room(they hold dust. 2. Put up blinds on your windows and wipe them down weekly 3. Buy pillow covers - they will keep out mites. 4. Buy a case to seal up your bed in. Get a case that can be wiped down 5. buy a non allergenic blanket have a pair of comfortable clothes that you can put on as soon as you get home. before going into your room take a shower and put those clean clothes on. leave a hamper in the bathroom to store that days dirty clothes. it will cost you money at first but the relief you get will pay for it in the end

Q: How to maintain a room for a person with asthma (dust and smoke allergy)?
Besides regular cleaning, what are other ways to maintain a room for a person with asthma? Some tips from people that have asthma-how do you maintain your room? My bf has dust and smoke allergy and can't be around either otherwise he has trouble breathing and starts sneezing. What are other ways to keep the room dust free so he does not have such a hard time? this is a non-smoking house- smoke allergies means cooking smoke

A: There a a few things... Do not have furnishings or floor coverings that hold dust, or conceal insects. Upholstery and carpet are secretly the home of a lot of tiny creatures, and collect dust and mites. Instead have plain flooring, or if you cannot, cover your carpet with a painted canvas carpet to keep the stuff underneath... UNDERNEATH! You can paint these beautifully with acrylic paints, and they will behave pretty much like linoleum. You can wet mop them after they cure. Be careful, some people with asthma find the paint irritating, so you need to do this outside. Avoid cleaners or polishes with an aromatic or petroleum base, and get used to using things like vinager and borax. Do not use air fresheners, if you *must* spray to settle accidental dust, use a regular pump bottle with water and a little lemon juice. Have hard furniture with removable pads. Cover bedding with those zip-up plastic sacks, and cover any cushions with taped shut plastic bags under the covers where it is possible. Have nice shades, rather than curtains. If you have plants, cover the exposed soil surface with aquarium gravel to reduce mold spores released into the air. If you have a pet, vaccuum that pet daily outside, or in another room, so that the pet's dander is minimized. Cover the vacuum with a garbage bag when not in use. Wet wash things rather than dusting or vacuuming, which throw a lot of dust up in the air. Mop the floor, wipe the walls and ceilings, and the hard furniture with pads off. Beat or shake throw rugs and cushions *outside* for the same reason. Let the dust of this operation settle before you bring them back in. If you have nasty outside air, or a smoker in the next room, you may want to use an air cleaner. If you do use a dry one, the water filter ones breed mold spores. A HEPA filter is best. If you have an air-conditioner or dehumidifier, be certain it is free of mold (this is not as easy as you think). Outside air is generally cleaner than inside air, so pull the air from a window... This also creates a small positive pressure in the room, so that when you flap the door to the rest of the house (or the rest of the world) air will tend to go out, rather than in. If you have a whole house furnace, air-conditioner or dehumidifier, you need to stut the vents to the clean room. It is almost impossible to keep the ventilation pipes clean. Use solid radiant heat, like a ceramic heater, for that room. If you do not want to (or can't) go that far, then there are filter pads you can get for behind each vent. You will probably want to replace the vent screws with wing nuts, so it is easy to replace them regularly. It is also possible to get desinsitization treatment and/or take medication for allergies and asthma. If it is a huge problem it is probably worth considering that, just for the general improvement in quality of life. LOL when you start doing these things, you will be staggered by the amount of filth and fluff that settles in your life everyday, and is normally concealed in your carpet and curtains! You might decide to continue just because you find out how gross it is to live in all that. Other peoples' nice padded homes and floors about make me itch now ;)

Q: can an allergy develop into asthma?
my 2 1/2 yr old neice went to the er bacause she couldn't breathe, we thought it was just an allergy but, the md said that now she has asthma. is it actually possible for an allergy to develop into asthma?

A: Allergies do not develop into asthma. However, allergies may progress into asthma. Eczema, allergies, and asthma very often occur together. As you think about it, allergiers and asthma are diseases of the same airway: one affects the top (allergies), the other one affects the bottom (asthma). If allergies are not well controlled, asthma will flare up. Hope that your niece is getting a good treatment for her asthma.

Q: Is there something called allergy asthma?
And what inhaler should you use?Please help!At this very moment my mom is having a hard time breathing!She might Die!!!!Please Help!

A: Asthma can definitely be triggered by allergies. Your mom needs to go to the ER now. If she has an albuterol inhaler, that's what she needs until she can get there.

Q: What would be the best vacuum cleaner to use for Asthma and allergy issues?


A: I bought a very expensive Kirby from a door to door. It works fine, has a bag in it for tossing when full. I'd never spend that amount of money again, but would purchase one that use a toss away bag.

Q: how good is claritin d to help with allergy asthma?
my doc prescribed me with clarinex and i had to buy it from my pocket cause insurance didnt cover it. it didnt do nothing on me and i was taking it daily. she gave me claritin d ,so far been 1 day on it and see no difference. i also use nasonex and she gave me antibiotics also for 7 days for an infection. i still cough a lot during day and night it gets worse, i even vomit and my nose is horrible,all runny. just wondering if claritin d works or not?

A: It may take a few days to start to work. I have allergies and asthma as well, and have taken Claritin D with success. I am currently using Allegra D with Nasacort AQ spray - I'm feeling better than I have in years. I've found using a OTC nasal spray along with the decongestant is really helpful during those particularly nasty days. If it is worse at night, it may be wearing off - I usually do the decongestant in the AM, then a Benadryl-D before I go to bed. Good luck - feel better

Q: What is the association between eosinophils and allergy or asthma? Do other white blood cells play any role?


A: those are some pretty big words, buddy honestly, i dont care.

Q: Are there any colors of cats that are less likely to trigger allergies/asthma?
My son has asthma triggered by seasonal allergies & may have a cat allergy. But we haven't had a cat in the house for 8 years, so I don't know if he really has a cat allergy. We have had dogs in the house for the past 6 without any trouble. Are there any types of cats that are less likely to trigger allergy/asthma symptoms (longhair/shorhair or dark/light color)?

A: Hi Lori...I would like to share some supportive information we give to people who suffer from cat allergies as many are unaware that "all" cats regardless of breed or if long, short or no hair breed of cats can cause allergies. Any vet can confirm this fact. Older books on cats and cat care usually blame the allergy on cat fur e.g. breathing in small particles of the fur itself. Some blame it specifically on the cat’s guard hairs (the long hairs within the cat’s coat) and may recommend keeping a breed which lacks these guard hairs e.g. Devon/Cornish Rex or the hairless Sphynx. Referring to these breeds as hypoallergenic or allergen-free is incorrect as It is not the hair which causes the allergic reaction. The real culprit appears to be a glycoprotein, Fel d1 which is secreted by the sebaceous glands and is the major cat allergen. This allergen is found in the fur, pelt, saliva, serum, urine, mucous, salivary glands, and hair roots of the cat. The main sources of the allergen, however, are the skin and saliva. When a cat grooms/washes itself, saliva is deposited on its fur (or skin in the case of hairless cats). The saliva dries into dust (dander or dandruff) which is released airborne when a cat scratches or moves and when humans stroke or brush a cat. Fel d1. All cats groom themselves, even those which lack guard hairs or which lack hair altogether (e.g. Sphynx). The dust forms on all types of cat hair or directly on the cat’s skin if it lacks fur. Hairless Sphynx cats produce dandruff directly on their skin and though they produce less of it than furred cats, they can still produce enough to trigger an allergic reaction. An allergy occurs when the body over-reacts to a substance (allergen) and produces excessive amounts of histamine. Excessive histamine production leads to the irritating symptoms associated with cat-allergy - itchy eyes, sneezing, skin rash etc. Although Fel d1 is the protein most often associated with allergies, humans are very variable and there will be some people who develop allergies to other feline proteins. Some people are unaffected by Siamese cats, but allergic to other cats and some people have reported whose cat alergy is only triggered by male cats (even if the cats are neutered). Anyhow, please consider reading the following website literature to learn more about the Fel d1 protein and how it affects allergies in humans. http://allergies.about.com/cs/cats/a/aa013100a.htm http://www.allergysa.org/pet.htm#cat Here's a video (located on the webpage on the right side) by a veterinarian about the allergen Fel d1 and how it affects cat allergy sufferers. It's an organization who is is selectively breeding cats without the Fel d1 protein to make available for sale for those who who suffer allergies but would like to own a cat: http://www.allerca.com/ People with mild allergies to cats can benefit from Benadryl, Allegra, Singulair, Clairitin, Zyrtec other similar antihistamines. One may work better than one another if you are willing to experiment to see which works best. If the allergy is more severe neither a cat born without the Fel D1 protein or the anti-histamines has been successful.

Q: Hypothesize the cause of allergy and asthma on the basis of people own experience?
Same time mention the natural therapy for allergic diseases, people have tried and got good result

A: Asthma results from bronchoconstriction (narrowing of the lung's airways). This is immune-mediated i.e. the body senses an allergen (smoke, pollen etc) and responds to it by narrowing the airways, causing the asthmatic to exhibit dyspnea (shortness of breath) and strain to breathe. Stressful situations also induce asthmatic attacks in sufferers. Treatments would include reduced exertion especially in polluting environments and during potentially stressful situations, which could compound the attack.

Q: Has anyone had allergy or asthma problems with the fake prelit trees?


A: No problems here. Just make sure it doesn't get dusty.

Q: Is there a shot for seasonal asthma/allergy problems?
I have taken the allergy shots for over 10yrs. they helped but I am still having problems. I am thinking about going to the Dr. and asking for a shot. I just don't know what the name of the shot is. I don't want to try the advair or rescue inhaler. I have already done that.It doesn't help that much.

A: There are steroid shots you can get that last about a month to help get you through the worst of the season. My doctor gave me one, and it did help with the allergies, but I'm not sure I like the idea of getting a steroid shot every year.

Q: Has anyone had success with acupuncture for allergies/asthma?
I am thinking of starting acupuncture for my environmental allergies (pet dander, pollen, dust) and asthma. Has anyone had success with this? I would to love to hear someone's personal experience with it. Thanks!

A: Yes. Once, while having an extremely horrible asthma attack, I managed to get into my doctor's office. He told me to go to E.R., immediately. Instead, I went to my accupuncturist, from China, and, within moments, he had me breathing with NO problems! My doctor was upset when he realized I was not in the hospital. He called me at home, and demanded that I come back in to see him, NOW, when I told him I was fine, now. My doctor was totally shocked, and said it was impossible for me to have gone from 'no breath, wheezing, struggling to get any breathing done.........to just dandy. This accupuncturist was wonderful for my asthma.

Q: Why are smart kids on shows often depicted as having allergies, asthma, skin conditions and glasses?
I guess I don't really need to elaborate on my question, but I noticed that on television, the smart children always seem to have problems with allergies, asthma, skin conditions, muscle weakness, etc. and wear thick glasses. Is there some implied correlation between auto-immune disorders and I.Q?

A: Yes auto immune disorders do include IQ. It is a stereotype, but a pretty accurate one. I am dyslexic, have an epi pen and am gifted. I have tested betw 147-163 My father is asperger's and has seasonal allergies and an IQ measuring 158 We are both mensa members, we both wear glasses. The brain is neurologically hard-wired a bit different, and some consider giftedness to be a neurological disorder. When you have one part of the brain functioning differently than most, chances are other areas will function differently as well. I have a toddler with eczema and low tone. I have a 7 yo with green eyes (1-2% of pop. has) and he is PDD I have a 33 month old PDD son who at 20 months was evaluated by psych and told us he has scattered abilities through 72months and never hit the ceiling (IQ range 130-170) I don't remember where but I have read journal articles that discuss the gifted IQ as being an autoimmune disorder. I just searched it TONS come up IN my experience people start getting weird upwards of 130 (self included)