How long does an allergy test usually take?

September 2nd, 2010 roy Posted in Allergies 2 Comments »

I have to go for an allergy test tomorrow morning at 9:30. They are doing the arm test, not the back test. How long do these tests usually take, assuming they do find something you’re allergic to?

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In Cystic Fibrosis Patients, Vitamin D May Treat And Prevent Allergic Reaction To Mold

August 29th, 2010 roy Posted in Allergies No Comments »

Vitamin D may be an effective therapy to treat and even prevent allergy to a common mold that can cause severe complications for patients with cystic fibrosis and asthma, according to researchers from Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC, the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and Louisiana State University School of Medicine. Results of the study, led by Jay Kolls, M.D., Ph.D…

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What kind of allergy Medicine is best for children under 3 with sever allergy probelms?

August 28th, 2010 roy Posted in Allergies 4 Comments »

I’m trying to avoid going to the doctor with my 2 children for allergies, One is 17 months and the other is 3 and they both seem to have sever allergy probelms, and benadryl doesnt seem to work.? Any suggestions..
I can’t afford to bring my children to the doctors because of lack of medical insurance at this time, any suggestions? I really could use the help,,,

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Would allergy shots eliminate my allergic reactions to cats?

August 23rd, 2010 roy Posted in Allergies 6 Comments »

I’ve had allergy problems my whole life, but I have the worst reactions around cats. Would allergy shots only lessen the symptoms or would they eliminate my reactions all together?

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What is the best allergy medicine for allegies that affect the skin? Rashes, itching and such?

August 18th, 2010 roy Posted in Allergies 4 Comments »

Zyrtec? Clariton? SIngulair? Anyone out there get itchy rashes on face or hands and had it helped by allergy medicine?

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When Is Your Sneezin’ Season?

August 17th, 2010 roy Posted in Allergies No Comments »

If you spend August sneezing, ragweed may be your allergy enemy. If, like clockwork, you suffer in the spring, tree pollen may be to blame. And if your eyes itch and head feels stuffed up after the first frost should have killed every outdoor allergen, you may have indoor allergies…

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What Allergy Medication is the best for spring allergies?

August 13th, 2010 roy Posted in Allergies 2 Comments »

I have recently, with the on set of spring, started having allergy problems which include a feeling in my throat like it is closing. Is there an OTC medication that works better than other and wont make me sleepy?

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How long does it take for an allergy to occur after eating a food?

August 8th, 2010 roy Posted in Allergies 10 Comments »

Ok, I have allergies to peppers each time I get an allergic reaction it takes longer and longer for the allergy to occur last time it was nearly 10 hours after eating the food this time it was 17 hours after eating the food. Is this even possible? I thought reactions occured at max 4-6 hours after eating the food.
im 18 years old btw. Im reading lots of articles and I think I might have something called type 2 hypersensitivity.

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Hayfever: Time We Moved Exams To The Winter?

August 5th, 2010 roy Posted in Allergies No Comments »

Crucial exams take place during adolescence in most societies, which can have a major impact on an individual’s career trajectory…

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Is there an allergy pill that is similar to a celestone allergy injection?

August 3rd, 2010 roy Posted in Allergies 1 Comment »

I have tried several allergy pills over the years, they are now all over the counter and don’t work. When I get a celestone allergy injection it works right away, is there a pill similar to that injection?

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