Pets & Dander: Claritin
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Could I Be Allergic to My Dog?
Asked by K.O. from Wichita
on February 19, 2009
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Please help me ladies! I have battled hives on and off. Last spring was the first episode and I think it was caused by stress. I took Zyrtec and although it basical...
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- Unfortunately, you could be allergic to the dog. Sounds likely, actually, if the itchiness began within a month of the dog arriving. Lots of people have allergies to...
- Dear K., This sounds familiar my husband had the same skin issue. We traced it back to dryer sheets. He purchased generic dryer sheets and broke out in hives and a...
- Yes it could be very possible. I got a new dog recently and quickly found out I'm allergic to him, I break out on my wrists and neck. I refuse to get rid of him, ...
Allergic to the Dog?
Asked by S.S. from Portland
on August 9, 2009
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My 18-month old has a pretty-much contiuously runny nose. It usually combined with nasal congestion. Fortunately, it doesn't seem to bother her and it doesn't transf...
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- The test is easy, but you should also thoroughly check the environment. The allergy to a dog is easily treatable, but it is just as likely to be an allergy to dust or ...
- Go to www.NAET.COM to find a practitioner near you. It's a safe, easy, natural way to check for allergies without shots or pills (and to cure them). Not expensive eith...
- It is possible to have her tested. However, my son had to be two before the specialists around here (Oregon) would see him for it. And it's not a fun test... we sat i...
Claritin Side Effects with Toddlers
Asked by D.P. from Seattle
on June 10, 2008
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Has anyone given claritin to a toddler and experience behavioral side-effects? My 2.5 year old has been taking Claritin for a little over a week and has been acting u...
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- D., YES! My son has done the same stuff which was unusual behavior for him. I even tried it and OMG I couldn't believe how strange I felt and that was a child's dosag...
- Sounds like your son could definitely be having a reaction to the medicine. The first and easiest thing to do would be to take him off the medicine and monitor him for...
- Go to a naturopath. They have solutions that don't include drugs and are much healthier for everybody. You can ask people around you who they recommend. I know thre...
Possibly Allergic to Cats and Dogs
Asked by S.N. from Los Angeles
on December 8, 2008
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Hi Moms - We're going home for the holidays and we're spending 4 days at my aunt's house and she has a cat and a dog. The last time I was there I started sneezing rea...
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- I don't know if it would help in your case, but my mom has a similar allergy to certain dogs dander. If she pets the dog, she must not touch her eyes and has to wash ...
- Also suggest bringing your own bed linens and bath towels. And, you may try a nasal rinse like Neil Med. It looks and feels weird but is a safe way to rinse out your...
- I am allergic to both as well. Personally, I would just stay at a hotel. In my situation it's a must to stay at a hotel when I visit my in-laws who have a cat. The ...
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...
Notice Any Conjection with Claritin and Ezcema?
Asked by H.G. from Abilene
on July 15, 2008
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Hello Moms
My 2 yr old little girl is extremely allergic to mosquito bites. She suffers from huge blistering whelps when bitten and the pigment of her skin takes mo...
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- Hello H., is your daughter allergic to anything else? what if you increase her omega-3's --at sprouts they have it on a "pudding" type in little pouches (like ketch...
- If you think about what Claritin is and what it does it totally makes sense...Claritin is a histamine blocker which dries you out (runny nose etc.). So, if would like...
- I agree with the mom who said just treat when your child has a mosquito bite. No need to medicate for something that is not there and that doesn't help prevent the re...
Cat Allergy Question
Asked by B.S. from Lansing
on October 21, 2011
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Ok so awhile back I posted a question about getting a cat...we did end up getting one. Its almost been 1 month ago. Things are/were going really well. But now I'm s...
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- I have a 14 year old cat and a 10 year old cat. Both have been indoor cats for my son's entire life. His most recent visit to the allergist revealed a significant cat ...
- These symptoms are also an explanation for a virus that our kids have passed around recently with a rash that lasts a couple of weeks. I'd wait a week or two to see i...
- Allergies, can arise ANY time... throughout a person's life. Now, since I was a child, I have had a cat allergy. We had pets of all sorts, ALL my life. One day, I ...
Cat Allergy Medication for Kids
Asked by K.L. from San Francisco
on November 25, 2008
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My son (7 yrs. old) is now allergic to cats and I was wondering what over the counter allergy medication is effective. In addition to nasal congestion and itchy eyes, ...
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- Have you taken your son to see an allergist? My daughter's allergies started with terrible nasal congestion which contributed to her mouth breathing and then sore thr...
- I hate to say it, but instead of putting your child through all the medication, stay away from the cats. Mild wheezing is a huge indication that this can turn ugly. ...
- You might want to get him tested for allergies. I waited until I was probably 25 yrs old before I did so, and was completely miserable at other people's homes with pe...
Cat Allergy Issues
Asked by D.B. from Cleveland
on October 29, 2009
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Our daughter and son-in-law just got a terrific deal on a beautiful home that is 5 minutes from where they both work, a definite plus. Only drawback is the previous o...
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- Remove all the carpets and window treatments. If he has allergies he should know that carpeting and drapes are highly discouraged. I assume that the took all the fur...
- I think you probably have to repaint as well.. just like when a smoker has lived in the house. It gets into everything cat hair and dander. :-(
- There are paints out there that cover up mold, so surely they would cover up cat! Sorry I can't be more helpful than that.
Cat Allergies
Asked by S.R. from Seattle
on February 22, 2010
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I actually have several questions, if anyone has an answer to even 1 I would really appreciate it.
My 4yo daughter has been getting red, watery eyes and sneezing arou...
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- I have has allergies most of my life. When I was a child I was tested (little needle pricks in the arm to show what reacted most) and was found to have a severe reacti...
- They used to do the scratch test with my sister when she was a kid so I avoided it for a long time with my allergy ridden son because I didn't want him to go through a...
- Speak to your child's pediatrician and get her tested. Don't get a pet until you had this done or you will just end up going through the heartbreak (for all parties in...
