Dust Mites: Claritin
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Claritin and Other Allergy Meds
Asked by M.U. from Tampa
on March 17, 2011
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My son often gets runny nose/cough symptoms and my pediatrician has recommended that I try putting him on Claritin to manage those symptoms. I am reluctant to put him ...
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- If you're really worried about it, you might ask about the prescription nasal sprays instead. I used those when I was pregnant, so I know they're extra safe. Our fo...
- How old is he? That will determine what you can use and the dosage. Claritin, has kid versions. I use Claritin. It works for me. Not for my Mom. She uses Zyrtec, ...
- I'd check on whether Claritin has been tested on the really young ones. When my now 9 year old was 2, Claritin had NOT been tested on kids under 6. We went with Zyrt...
Dust-free Home
Asked by L.Z. from San Francisco
on March 13, 2008
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Hey ladies i have 2 boys and myself whom has bad allergies. I can live with them . However it's hard to see them live with them . Finally i was able to have my 3 yr ol...
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- L., My 5 year old is in the same boat, they told us to get all of the dust mite pillows etc. We did get him the pillow covers but that was as far as we went since ...
- L.: we all get lost in the world of our children when they are small, but that can take a toll on your personal life.... i happened to me also.... find a friend tha...
- Two things that people have not mentioned that you might try: a humidifier, and an air ionizer (with a HEPA filter would be best) can help to knock the dust out of the...
When Claritin and Zyrtec Don't Work, Try (You Tell Me)...
Asked by E.T. from Dallas
on October 4, 2011
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I RARELY have issues with my allergies as long as I'm in Texas. However, I'm now on day 4 of pretty miserable allergies. Nothing serious, just the runny nose and sneez...
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- Sudafed.... I think it's D. The one you get through the pharmacy. It will clear it all up.
- Well Zyrtec takes a while to work. It has to build up in your system to be most effective. Having said that, I tried Clariten and Zyrtec for my daughter and Allegra is...
- Local honey. You can get it at Sprouts, Central Market, or Whole Foods. Take 1 - 2 tablespoons a day, you will be amazed at the difference it makes. It's like an or...
Allergic to Baby?
Asked by ★.O. from Tampa
on October 9, 2011
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I've had stress hives off and on (rarely) since 10 years old. I became higlhly allergic to dust mites, pollens, molds and animals with fur after the age of 18. I tak...
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- It is most likely not the baby =-) It could be however something that you were exposed to in the hospital. You may never know the trigger, and it may last for a whi...
- I'd switch to your own shampoo, just to be safe (if you're worried about his eyes, just use swim goggles). Allergies can disappear, appear, get stronger, or weaker ...
- I have heard of allergies or reactions to other people (boyfriends/spouses) but not children (the company I work for does allergy testing). So sorry you are going thr...
Allergy Shots???
Asked by S.B. from Dallas
on February 27, 2008
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My 4 year old daughter was tested for allergies today and discovered that she is allergic to a multiple of things, from types of grass, house dust to several different...
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- S., I go to a great acupuncturist who changed careers because he didn't want his 4 yr old having to take shots like he did when HE was little! His name is Dr. Steve Ho...
- I have horrible allergies as well. I had allergy shots for awhile, but it seemed to me that whenever I was exposed to an allergine after having the shot, my reaction ...
- My husband is very alergic as well. He's allergic to Dust, grass, mold, wheat, corn, dogs, cats, heck everything! We didn't get the option of an allergy shot, he is ta...
Allergy Shots
Asked by R.K. from Boston
on May 8, 2011
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Has anyone gotten allergy shots for their child? My oldest has had a horrible time the last few seasons it wouldn't be quite so bad if it didn't make his asthma flare....
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- I got allergy shots starting in high school and through college. It helped me immensely. Before the shots, I'd have major reactions with hives that would keep me out...
- My daughter has been taking allergy drops for over a year and it has helped her a lot. She started the allergy drops because she had several cases of bronchitis. Sin...
- I had allergy shots myself as a child for 6 or 7 years until I was weaned off. I take nothing now -- even for seasonal stuff. Mine worked much better than my husband...
Son Allergic to Dogs! Help!
Asked by H.E. from Bismarck
on May 4, 2009
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Hello Everyone! We have just determined that my 9 month old son is allergic to our 2 dogs--a shitsu and a chow. We really don't want to get rid of our dogs, as they ar...
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- To my knowledge Shitsu dog have ''hair'' not ''fur'' making them hypoallergenic and safe for people with dog allergies. My best friend is allergic to dog and because ...
- I have to agree with others, over shampooing and shaving will not help your son, but will make your dogs miserable. They should not be bathed more than once a month, ...
- I know someone whose daughter had the same problem. They bought a really good vacuum (I would recommend the Dyson Animal made specifically for pets...it's amazing what...
Allergic Reaction to Antibiotics
Asked by J.K. from Phoenix
on April 6, 2012
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I had to take antibiotics for a bladder/kidney infection and I broke out in hives on my head at first. I tried to finish the RX and ignore the hives but then I starte...
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- Hi J., I'm sorry to hear that you're so miserable. It sucks having hives. One thing that could work is taking a baking soda bath or making a baking soda paste and...
- I was thinking prednisone as well. It's the only thing I've seen work with a severe allergic reaction.
- Let me see if I have this right? You have been off of the antibiotics for 4 weeks? If so, then as soon as they went out of your system the reaction would go away, so t...
Anyone Allergic to Their Christmas Tree?
Asked by H.G. from New York
on December 16, 2011
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We bought a real Christmas tree this year as we usually do. We don't always buy the exact same type of tree or get it from the same place. This year we got a fairly ...
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- My 23-year-old is allergic to Christmas trees. We are so dumb it took us several years to put it together and realize that she was sick every year around Christmas bec...
- Yes! Last year I was in the same boat so we bought artificial this year. I am really allergic dust and some pollens and I think the tree had both.
- We had to switch to an artificial tree because of allergies. I have pine scented candles that keep it smelling like a fresh tree is in my house but doesn't leave all o...
Dust Allergies - Red Eyes
Asked by S.S. from Denver
on May 20, 2010
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My daughter is five years old. Her eyes can periodically become soooo red! I suspect it's a result of playing outside in a dusty backyard on a windy day. Does anyone h...
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- If her eyes are only red and not itchy, I would pass on the benadryl. Will she tolerate saline eyedrops? That would wash out the source of the irritation, if it's only...
- This time of year my eyes used to itch horribly due to allergies, and I would say as long as you know it's not pink eye, you can use Alaway drops. They last a long ti...
- For just red eyes from dryness and allergies, I love Visine Allergy. It works great and doesn't have the effects of Benadryl.
