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Q: Natural seasonal allergy relief for children?
I just started using Bio Allers Allergy Relief Homeopathy for my 7 yr old daughter who suffers from seasonal allergies-its amazing at how fast it clears up her red itchy skin-instantaneously! I’ve read satisfied reviews from many who’ve used it. She also has a cough and an occasional wheezing when she inhales deeply(was already examined/x-rayed and it’s not asthma so I know it’s allergies).
Has anyone had success with Bio Allers for all seasonal allergy symptoms? Any recommendations on other natural products that can also help with her cough/wheezing?
She already takes vit C daily.
Thanks for the help in advance!

A: vita lea liquid http://www.shaklee.net/qualitylife/product/20070
Alfalfa she should take 4 am 4 pm magic http://www.shaklee.net/qualitylife/product/Alfalfa

Q: Have you had asthma, respiratory relief/cure with ideas in this book?
The Allergy and Asthma Cure: A Complete 8-Step Nutritional Program
by Fred Pescatore, M.D.

A: There are currently no cures for asthma,but some excellent managements. Most non pharmacological attempts to improve the condition have fallen by the wayside over the years.

For example it seems to make little difference if you have pets,indeed pets introduced into a household before children are born seem to reduce the risk of allergic asthma. It has been shown that there is little difference in symptoms whether bedding is natural or synthetic.Dietary manipulation is repeatedly quoted as being useful,but many studies looking at exclusion of dairy and wheat,have failed to show that either are statistically useful. It has however been suggested that the best form of heating for asthmatics is coal fires.

The mainstay of treatment these days is a combination of inhaled steroids and long acting beta 2 agonists.

Q: Can a pregnant woman take Benadryl/antihistamine to treat an allergic reaction or help allergy induced asthma?
If she is already taking inhaled steroid inhalers, regular inhalers, etc., is there anything else a pregnant woman can take to help allergic asthma and allergic reactions in serious cases? Can she take a small dose of an antihistamine such as Benadryl to help her get relief from symptoms?

A: Yes, both my midwife and OB said it was okay.
Well along with the paramedics when I had an allergic reaction.
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I have horrible asthma and used my inhaler only when necessary, probably 10-15 times total my entire pregnancy, same with benedryl.
I found vicks and a humidifier REALLY helped, especcially in the third trimester, and that way she doesn’t have to take medicine.

You can talk to your midwife/OB, but they will probably tell you to weigh the risks/benefits.
I know for me, the baby needs oxygen, and when I start to go into anaphlaxes I need to take benedryl.

Q: Know a mosquito bite allergy remedy or relief for babies?
Deepthi my 19 month baby granddaughter of my adopted poor village mother with polio in Tamil Nadu has asthma, bee sting allergy and mosquito bite allergy suffering much from it always crying. Do you know of any safe remedy or relief for her? Any baby safe mosquito repellent? She gets fevers 102*-104*F Email it if you can help. mikelleyJesus@yahoo.com

A: Mosquitoes are attracted to some people more than others. People with O blood group are particularly troubled.

Prevention is better than cure so cover up where possible with clothing and/or a mosquito net. Spray fabrics with an insecticide like permethrin to act as a deterant to the insects.

Deet is brilliant and a concentration of 10-30% can be used on young children. I am extremely allergic and use a product called Jungle Formula and one very thin application lasts 8 hours. However overuse of Deet has been associated with neurotoxicity so it should be used very sparingly http://www.babycenter.com.ph/baby/safety/deet-expert/

http://allergies.about.com/od/insectallergies/a/mosquitoallergy.htm

Natural repellants such as citronella, pyrethrum and catnip can help but aren’t 100% guaranteed. I have heard that neem is very good but I haven’t actually tried it. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neem_oil#Uses
http://www.discoverneem.com/natural-mosquito-repellent.html

http://www.dirtworks.net/Neem-Oil.html

http://www.drgreene.com/21_38.html

http://www.babycenter.com.ph/baby/safety/mosquitorepellent/

Avon’s Skin So Soft bug repellant is good but I don’t know if it can be used on babies. Haven’t tried these http://www.amazon.co.uk/Anti-Mosquito-Patches-100%25-Deet/dp/B001V9E942 http://www.dirtworks.net/Botanical-Solutions-Natural-Insect-Repellent.html

I use my Jungle Formula as a treatment for bites and find it extremely good. I have also used pyrethrum quite effectively. A paste made from bi-carb and a little water works reasonably well and calamine lotion can also help. There is a plantain recipe here http://www.bbc.co.uk/tv/features/growyourowndrugs/episode4.shtml

Q: Allergy Asthma? Advair Diskus 500/50, Fluticasone Propionate nasal spray. What is the difference?
I’m a female, 33, never had asthma in my life, but recently i been having shortness of breaths which causes me to cough and i cant get any relief. the cold weather and cold drinks seems to trigger it. the nurse prescribed me the nasal spray, i havent got it yet. My boyfriend has advair, whats the difference?

A: The Nasal spray will clear your sinuses so they don’t drip down the back of your throat. The Advair has a steroid that helps strengthens your lungs defenses against Asthma flair ups, so don’t take the Advair without consulting your doctor first. You could also try asking your doctor if he could prescribe Zyrtec for indoor and outdoor allergies.

Q: What’s the best type of allergy relief?
I have severe allergies to cats and dogs and any animal with dander. I have tried all OTC allergy meds, and most prescription meds. When an allergry outbreak happens I get hives, swollen eyes, sneezing and have ended up in the ER more than 20 times with allergy related asthma attacks. I usually end up with some sort of bronchail infection, ear infections and sinus infections after prolonged contact. My doctor has been extremely understanding but insists all my serious issues are allergy related. I am a Vet Tech student and have an internship coming up. Any advice on what I should do to control the allergies? Quitting is not an option as I have put thousands of dollars into my education and have a passion for nothing else. Serious answers only please, as this is life threatening and life changing.

A: Have you tried a steroidal nasal spray? Beconase AQ or Nasonex work great. You have to be on it five days or so for it to start working.
For long-term relief, you should consider allergy desensitation shots.

Q: Where can I get/find some holistic allergy relief?
I am asking this for myself and my sister. Both of us have horrible Spring/Summer allergies to pollen, mold, mildew, grass…all the usual culprits.

So my question is, what are some natural/holistic remedies we can use to have some relief–even if it’s just 2-3 hours of temporary comfort? Me, I sneeze so much most mornings, I throw myself into asthma attacks and I get horrible headaches.

I live near a Whole Foods so I can get stuff from there. My sister is in a rural area, so what can I do to help her out?

Neither of us wants to take OTC antihistamines unless it’s a last resort so any/all help is greatly appreciated.

Thanks (-:

A: Try eating “local” honey. Since the “local” bees make it from the “local” pollen it is supposed to work. Whole Foods probably has some.

Use a saline spray or gel like AYR (try Walmart, Walgreens) for nasal relief. The AYR gel comes in a convenient little tube and the spray comes in a bottle. There is also an aersol looking can of Saline Spray that works really —use this kind to clean out your nose at least once a day.

Drinking Hot tea with fresh lemon will provide nasal relief. Try Celestial Seasonings Peppermint, Chamomile or Honey/chamomile. Or make yourself some Lemonade or Limeade for a cool refreshing decongesting drink.

Make sure you “air out” you house/apt every chance you get. Stale air…

Try a humidifier.

I usually use a cold compress for migraines and you might try it for you headache as soon as it feels like it is coming on. It will cool your eyes at least.

You may try taking a shower as soon as you wake up.

I once bought some bath salts that were labeled “for allergy and congestion” at Wal-mart and it helped me a little.

Eat garlic and onion and chile. They are anti-inflammatory in nature and could help clear out stuffyness. As always, a healthy preservative free whole foods diet is always best, but then you probably already know that.

When I know I’ll be having trouble with allergies I try to not eat too much dairy since it is mucus forming.

Drink a cup of simple coffee and a half glass of water. The coffee will dry you out mucus wise and the water will make sure you don’t get dehydrated inside–plus you can flush some toxins out with it.

I use Vicks (goes on cold) or Mentholatum (not as cold) at night. I rub a little on my sternum and front of neck and then put a few dabs under my nostrils. It really helps.

Keep Kleenex or Puffs–the ones with lotion nearby!! Nothing worse than a sore nose.

Hope you and your sister get some relief–anything you try give it at least a week or week and half to work. By now you probably have a lot of “build up” in your immune system and it really needs to have a chance to clear out so you can feel better. Good luck.

Q: for asthma what is best, air Purifier, Humidifier, vaporizer?
I have asthma and allergies real bad and need relief. I bought an air purifier but it seems to dry the air out. I need relief to breathe while sleeping. Any suggestions?

A: My suggestion would be an air purifier. There are some really good ones on the market. Your problem is with allergens not water vapor. If you feel the air is too dry than set up a humidifier also but the purifier is more important.
Make sure if you set up a humidifier you keep it clean. You can use tap water or distilled water or just about anything in them but the problem is that if you don’t clean it thoroughly every other day with a mild bleach solution it can grow bacteria. Run the unit with the bleach solution for a few minutes(in another room) so it’ll get into all the working parts.. Then run tap water through it to make sure you rinse out the bleach. If you let it go, humidifiers have a tendency to be a good breeding ground for bacteria and then you’re just spreading the bacteria all around the room.
And as I said it doesn’t make any difference whether you use tap water, distilled or even sterile water because the humidifier is drawing in bacteria from the air around it.
If your worried about your hydration it’s much better to do it internally, drinking water, juices etc. I can’t overemphasize the importance of an asthmatic staying well hydrated. If you are dehydrated and get an attack you’re already starting off with one strike against you. If you are well hydrated you lessen the severity of the thickness of the mucous and airway blockage by the same. This is just one thing you can do for yourself that’s easy and helps you live with your condition.
God bless.

Q: I have a 12 year old daughter with asthma and allergies who has been having dry hacky cough for over a month ?
We have been to specialists and asthma dr and many medication changes and so far haven’t had any relief of her signs and symptoms and she has missed a lot of school. She is weak pale and has abdominal pain and says her stomach hurts a lot. I would appreciate any input as we are neither getting any rest and I am frustrated.

A: This is a remarkably complicated kind of condition which I suffered as a child and did manage to overcome. Doctor after doctor never offered a cure or any medication to cure it. We had to learn to watch everything, try everything, and persist until we could eliminate the triggers and the causes. It’s not easy, but possible. It does take some time and a lot of determination.

The first thing to work on is not using it as an excuse for unhealthy behavior. In other words, she needs to eat and drink healthy foods and not miss any school. That will remove any psychosomatic benefits, which can be contributing and complicating factors.

Her sleeping quarters have to be squeaky clean and free of dust or any possible sources of mold, plant pollens, or animal dander. The relative humidity needs to be between 25 and 35 percent; no higher because it can promote mold growth, no lower because it dries out mucous membranes, which can cause hacky coughs, as you say. Buy a humidity gage and put it in her room. Try to maintain those levels in the whole house if you can.

Allergic reactions to inhalants, be they pollens, dust, molds, etc., cause the mucous membranes to secrete lymph in an attempt to wash away the irritants. When the irritation persists, the constantly produced mucous begins to dry and thicken, providing a warm, moist, dark place for airborne bacteria to land and colonize into what become pussy infections.

Doctors are good at prescribing medicines that can help to control various stages of the irritation and after effects. But unless you isolate the triggering causes and reduce your exposure to them, it will keep repeating. So start thinking back and keep a diary describing your surroundings until you can figure out what the initial triggers might be.

It is complicated, because what can in one case be a trigger, when there has been prior exposure to some other irritant, can not appear to be a trigger when taken by itself. That is to say, sometimes allergic irritants have a way of masking reactions to other irritants. This is most typical of food allergies, which can cause hives on the skin, which is a very strong allergic response, or in milder reactions can cause nasal and sinus irritation, or repeating sneezing.

A well-balanced nutritional program including minerals, trace elements, vitamins, anti-oxidants, and multiple kinds of fiber and protein, is the foundation for building a health recovery program. Your first defense against allergic irritations are robust and healthy nose, throat, and sinus membranes.

I used to suffer from asthma and frequent post-allergic infections until I tried taking some nutritional supplements that helped me overcome it. Now I enjoy clear sinuses year-round.

I have found a family of nutritional products that I know gives me the best chance for longevity and health. Email me if you would like particulars.

Living a long and healthy life.

Q: How can I know if Singulair works for me?
I have been on Singulair for a few years and don’t know if it is having any effect on my asthma/allergies. My brother has total relief of his asthma and never requires use of inhalers since being on Singulair. That’s not my situation – I can’t see a difference and I’m not sure if it’s worth staying on it. Any advice?

A: Singulair is different from most maintenance meds in that it doesn’t affect the lungs directly but instead inhibits one of the more common causes of Asthma.
However, you might have a different trigger and thus not experiance a benefit from this medication.
If you find that there is no change in the frequency of using your rescue meds you might want to go back to your physician and get re-evaluated for your asthma triggers.

Q: 6 year old with cough and asthma-what makes it stop?
My son gets asthma due to colds/allergies. He has allergy medications, nebulizer medications and I’ve tried over the counter cough syrups. He always gets 1 or 2 nights with an unstoppable dry cough that is so bad it makes his eyes purple. Sometimes it becomes a croup-like cough. Nothing stops it, and it usually passes in a day or two. The doctor is useless, he says prevention is the only answer. I just want him to have some relief so he can rest. Anything natural or over the counter?
He takes xopenex and pulmicort. the doctor told me to use Delsym (otc) as a cough suppressant at night. my son does not have acute asthma attacks…..this is like anyone else with that nagging dry cough, except his is caused by the asthma irritating his bronchial tubes.

A: beleive it or not i just read new research about music therapy and asthma – if you have a drum and beat it in a slow rythmic beat it helps controll breathing and relaxes the person

Q: claritin 24-hour allergy help with this symtom….?
I have always had anxiety but this feels different. 24-7 I feel like I cannot breathe and someone is suffocating me and my chest is very tight!! Drs. keep saying anxiety but my gut is saying something different. Ive been to asthma dr, that says im fine and have gotten blood done thats fine but never have been allergy tested.

-My allergy symtoms are itchy eyes and nose (especially near my cat) and trouble breathing, a little stuffy in the mornings.
-I started taking claritin 24 hour allergy relief…I feel I can breathe better is this possible? Does claritin even help with breathing?

A: Claritin may help with weezing due to allergies, but I’m pretty sure it would not help with anxiety attacks.

Q: Any way to get rid of an allergy to animals with fur?
Ever since I was young I’ve been allergic to every animal I’ve ever come acorss which has fur, I can get really bad asthma if I’m around them for too long even if I don’t touch them, I do have rats and mice and a rabbit but we keep the small animals in the garage as I can’t have them in the house. But I really need to find a cure for it has anyone every come across one? I take allergy relief tablets but I want to get to a point where I don’t need to take them. Like is there anything I could rub on my pets to stop their skin flakes from falling off? I know it sounds cruel and I should probably give them to a more suitable owner but I can’t! Thank you guys for answering

A: You need to better understand your allergy in order to live with your pets. Allergy is a chronic condition. That means it can be controlled but it cannot be cured. What is happening is that your body has a defect in the immune system where it does not properly identify benign (harmless) proteins. The Can d1 and Fel d1 proteins are both very similar (and also similar to ones produced by horses, rabbits, hamsters, etc). Your body sees this protein and thinks it is a germ. Your immune system has created a specific IgE (a type of human immunoglobulin) that works like a key in a lock. When you are exposed to that protein, the Ige gets your mast cells all excited and you start making histamines and leokotrienes. These are what cause your allergy symptoms. In order to stop the allergic reaction, you have to tackle that protein that is produced by the animal. These proteins are found in the saliva and urine. As the animals grooms itself or empties its bladder these bits of protein adhere to the skin and fur. Once dry, they can flake off and become airborne or they are shed when that piece of fur or skin is shed. Once it is off the animal, it floats in the air and you inhale it. Once you inhale it, the misidentification I described before takes place and you are sick.
So you must neutralize or denature that protein. To do this takes a couple of steps. First, you can apply a denaturing agent like Allerpet/C to the rodents once a week. This will help what is directly on the animal. You can place a good quality HEPA machine in the garage to help keep the air clean. If you bring them inside, all fiber surfaces they touch should be treated monthly with a denaturing agent like ADMS Spray. You can live with animals and animal allergy, it just takes an investment in time and money. I will load you up on links to learn more.

Q: I am on practically every med for allergies out there…still no relief?
I would really appreciate some advice. I have severe allergies to pollens, grasses, molds, dust, mites…you name it, I scored max on allergy testing. I take singulair, which has helped with my allergy induced asthma .(no longer have to use frequent inhaler and stopped coughing incessantly). I’m also on loritadine (over the counter Claritin), and Flonase nasal spray. This spring is really hitting me hard. My nose itches like crazy and even my eyes tear!!! I try to stay in airconditioned places, but I’ve run out of remedies to try!

What haven’t I tried that might help?

A: You should check on getting a different antihistamine. Claritin is usually used for mild seasonal allergies. I don’t get any relief from that, I use Zyrtec but Allegra is also helpful. If you don’t have insurance that might not be an option as they are both fairly expensive. I’ve started using NeilMed sinus rinse bottles (the starter kit only cost $10-15 at Walgreeens) and have had a lot of relief if I do it regularly. You can also try doing your nasal spray right before you go outside, I find it helps to do it before leaving the house rather than at a scheduled time. Other than that there isn’t a lot that I’ve found. Allergy shots are your next step typically. Although it takes a lot of commitment and is also cost prohibitive if you don’t have insurance that covers. (I did it for about 18 months, started seeing relief after about a year.) Hope you find some relief!

Q: Acupuncture for Allergies and Asthma???
I suffer constantly from asthma and allergies. I am on so much medication that it is hard to function in my daily life….I have tried every medication and shots available with little relief. I have heard that acupuncture can help with asthma and allergies. Does anyone have experience with using acupuncture to treat these problems? Please let me know about your experience. I don’t know if I should put time or money towards this….Thanks!

A: There is a particular acupuncture or acupressure treatment called NAET (http://www.naet.com) that has been very effective for many in eliminating allergies/asthma.

My infant son was relieved of his egg allergy basically overnight as a result of these treatments.

I, on the other hand, did not find that the treatments “stuck” for me. It turned out that the reason for this was due to the fact that my leaky gut/toxicity issues (the roots of most allergic conditions) were not being addressed by the acupuncture, so the allergies would be better for a week or so, then come back. Overall I kept getting worse and worse when I was just doing the acupuncture. I believe my son did so well on the NAET treatments because, as a breastfed infant, he didn’t have the gut damage I had, and to some extent still have.

It was when I started rotating my diet and taking gut-supporting supplements (probiotics, enzymes, full spectrum omegas, among others) under my doctor’s supervision that I started to improve.

I would check out this website, http://www.aaemonline.org/, the American Academy of Environmental Medicine. You should be able to find a doctor who will treat your allergies and asthma at their root cause — even eliminating them — so, eventually, you shouldn’t have to take medicine. I think, in many cases, you may actually receive more “holistic” treatment from one of these doctors than from an acupuncturist.

Hope this helps!

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