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Do Antihistamines Make Allergies Worse?
in Allergies, on September 10, 2009
Every now and then, I get some really informative comments here on Allergizer that warrants to be re-posted just so it can reach out many more readers. This one is from Lucia :
Hi Ruth,
I have had the same problem this summer for the first time in my life. In the past the eye symptoms were always...
Visine-A for Eye Allergy Relief
in Allergies, on April 25, 2009
...mine, so it's supposed to work much faster in alleviating allergy symptoms in the eye that oral antihistamines would. It's indicated for adults and children at least 6 years old to relieve itc...
Grazax Immunotherapy Tablets Now Approved for Children Aged 5-17
in Allergies, on February 23, 2009
...th severe hay fever symptoms that remain uncontrolled despite trying traditional treatments such as antihistamines and nasal sprays.
Compared to previous immunotherapy regimes that involve injections...
Allergies Protect Against Cancer
in Allergies, on November 13, 2008
...is: if they have anti-cancer benefits, should allergic reactions then be suppressed or treated with antihistamines and other allergy medications?...
Natural Methods of Relieving Seasonal Allergies
in Allergies, on May 27, 2008
...nt options you might want to look into:
1. Butterbur extract - found to be as effective as some antihistamines for treating hayfever, without the sedating effects
2. Acupuncture - scientifically s...
At What Age Can a Child Self-Administer His Allergy Medications?
in Allergies, on October 26, 2007
...e allergy reactions are not as extreme, this is something which may also apply even to those taking antihistamines.
My son is 5. He knows how to evaluate if he's having a reaction and recognize i...
Medicines for Your Allergic Rhinitis
in Allergies, on August 30, 2007
...mine, which is what causes allergy symptoms. The more popular brands (generic names in brackets) of antihistamines are
Allegra (fexofenadine)
Benadryl (diphenhydramine)
Chlor-Trimeton (chlorph...
Consumers Still Buy Potentially Risky Drugs over the Internet
in Straightfromthedoc, on July 6, 2007
...lments like (as I've already mentioned) cough and colds and sometimes headache. Antibiotics and antihistamines I dare not buy OTC. These I do for myself but not on my four year old. I make sure to...
Allergy-Safe Summer Camp
in Allergies, on June 20, 2007
...this time as last year. I've packed his clothes, his beddings, and all other paraphernalia. His antihistamines and other medications are separately packed in a bag, which I will personally hand to...
Side Effects of Allergy Medications
in Allergies, on April 25, 2007
...lights the possible side effects of some allergy medications. Here are some important points:
Some antihistamines can cause drowsiness or sleepiness. You should take this into consideration if...
Handling Your Dog's Allergies
in Allergies, on April 21, 2007
...your pet's allergies.
2. For primary symptoms such as sores and itching: antibiotics, shampoos, antihistamines, antifungals, cyclosporine and steroids
3. For secondary (bacterial) infectio...
Comparing Allergy Medications: Antihistamines and Nasal Corticosteroids
in Allergies, on April 19, 2007
... biased and based only on personal experience.
Should you want a more objective comparison of the antihistamines (and other allergy medications) out in the market, hope over to Drug Digest . The pa...
Sniffing and Sneezing in Spring
in Allergies, on April 13, 2007
...ear, I love spring and I think it's a lovely time of the year. If only I don't have to down antihistamines to enjoy it! How are YOU coping up? How's the pollen level in your area?
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Patient Feedback on Grazax
in Allergies, on April 10, 2007
...table for you, then it may work well but it was not to be for me and I am back to square one taking antihistamines and nasal sprays to no effect really! It is a disappointing result for me but I will ...
Antibiotics May be Over-prescribed for Sinus Infections
in Straightfromthedoc, on March 25, 2007
...dications for treatment of both acute and chronic rhinosinusitis are antibiotic agents, followed by antihistamines; nasal decongestants; corticosteroids; and antitussive , expectorant and mucoly...
Best Ways To Alleviate Allergies
in Allergies, on March 23, 2007
...m your hair
Get tested to find out what substances you should avoid
Take the right medications (antihistamines, decongestants, antileukotriene)
Get your allergy shots (immunotherapy)
Clean u...
Menniet: Computer-controlled, Low-pressure Air Pulses-Device, Non-Surgical Therapy for Severe Vertigo
in Straightfromthedoc, on February 28, 2007
...odium diet and avoidance of caffeine and alcohol and medications such as steroids, antidepressants, antihistamines, anti-vertigo, vasoactive, and the ototoxic antibiotic gentamycin are being used to m...
Is it Colds or Allergies?
in Allergies, on January 22, 2007
...ections on top of the colds. If it's allergic rhinitis you're having, you'll be needing antihistamines, and you have to identify what triggers your symptoms. The only way to keep the sympt...
Allergic Rhinitis Can Trigger Migraines
in Allergies, on January 19, 2007
... suffers later on.
In such cases, you might need steroid nasal sprays or allergy shots, instead of antihistamines. However, it has to be determined if you're having real migraines, or if they are...
There's nothing stylish about cold
in Are you a beauty?, on January 4, 2007
... cure for flu or cold.
As the Cochrane Review states , studies have shown that all the Echinacea, antihistamines, humidified air and antibiotics cannot help you speed up getting over a cold. And don...
Experimental Ragweed Allergy Vaccine: Hay Fever Relief in Just Six Weeks
in Allergies, on October 5, 2006
... Mild to moderate ragweed allergies are conventionally treated using antihistamines or nasal corticosteroids. However, some people do not respond to these drugs, and some experience adverse reacti...
Nasal Allergies and Migraines
in Allergies, on August 30, 2006
... criteria for migraine. That compared with only 4 percent of study participants without hay fever.
Antihistamines may alleviate your allergy symptoms, but may not provide relief from migraines.
Mig...
How Singers Cope With Allergic Asthma
in Allergies, on July 7, 2006
... is that it can also help with upper airway allergies , but has none of the drying side effects of antihistamines. Of course, in some cases it doesn't work, but when it does it is easy (one pill ...
I Love Rain!
in Allergies, on June 19, 2006
...rashes and itching several days ago, my symptoms have subsided. And no, I haven't been popping antihistamines at all. Alternative healing? Well, sort of. It's one of the best reprieve from po...
Beware of Carbinoxamine-Containing Antihistamines
in Allergies, on June 13, 2006
... Did you know that some of the prescription antihistamines out in the market today have never been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration? They may have already been there for years, and ye...
Don't Drink (Sedating Antihistamines) and Drive
in Allergies, on May 26, 2006
...n time... that's a full car length of stopping distance at beltway speeds.
Please, if you take antihistamines or medications that says "May cause drowsiness " or something similar...
Bee Stings Can Be Deadly!
in Allergies, on May 11, 2006
...ho died because of that.
Anyone with such strong reactions to bee stings should always have antihistamines with them. An injectable dose is advisable especially if there is a high risk of gett...
Understanding Antihistamines
in Allergies, on April 21, 2006
...heck if your allergy meds contain "pseudoephedrine". This is a decongestant found in some antihistamines, but sale of pseudoephedrine-containing products is now restricted.
The article...
Allergies to Insect Stings
in Allergies, on April 17, 2006
...is is most critical when medical attention is not readily available such as on a hiking trip. Oral antihistamines (such as Benadryl ) can also be helpful for severe reactions, but these may take a ...