Archive for the ‘sinus allergies’ Category

What is the differences between allergies and recurring sinus infections?

Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009

I just had sinus surgery but I still continue to get recurring sinus infections

I rarely get any allergy symptoms. I don’t get ichy eyes, running nose, or sneezing.
I dont know if the doctor just didn’t do the operation right or what.
Cause I doubt I have allergies.

infections usually have color to them whereas allergies run clear.

My girlfriend is having allergies and sinus problems?

Sunday, September 20th, 2009

My girlfriend is having really bad allergies and sinus problems right now and shes pregnant. How can we take care of this.

Your best bet is to ask a pharmacist. They will be able to recommend something that will help relieve her symptoms and be safe for the baby.

Could sinus drainage or allergies be the cause to feel like something is stuck in your throat?

Thursday, September 17th, 2009

The complaint of something is stuck in the throat is not constant, but is consistent with sinus drainage or perhaps unknown allergies.

yes

How do docs test kids for allergies such as pet, mold, grass, pollen, etc? Sinus?

Wednesday, September 16th, 2009

How do docs test children for indoor & outdoor allergies? What’s the difference/how can you tell between allergies & a sinus infection? Can a sinus infection cause goopy eyes?

There are several ways to perform allergy tests. The least expensive and most used allergy panel is a skin test. This is where the child lays on their stomach and various allergens in a solutions are either injected subcutaneously. This allows the allergens to get exposure to the dermis.

The panel is then read a various time periods later to evaluate "how allergic" a person it. Rapid response is "very allergic" while slow response is considered a "mildly allergic".

If you are able to take an allergy pill (like Benedryl) and the symptoms go away, the pressure reduces, or the sinus drains, then you probably don’t have a sinus infection becuase the inflamatory for infection includes other pathways than the histamine pathway.

If you have a sinus infection, the you will likely have dark yellow to neon green mucus when you blow your nose. If it is all clear, then you can fairly sure there is not bacterial infection.

Sinus infections and allergies can cause "goopy eyes."

What are some low cost, natural remedies for people who suffer sinus and allergies this time of year?

Monday, September 14th, 2009

Im tired of spending hundreds of dollars on pharmacy and GP suggested medications for sinus and allergies. There must be a better, cheaper solution. Help!

I have seasonal allergies and I use a Saline nose spray from CVS. It’s pretty much salt water, and it completely flushes out your sinuses and gets rid of all the pollen that builds up and causes you to get colds, sinus infections, sore throats, etc. It’s only a few dollars, you don’t need a prescription, and if you use it once a day you’ll get immediate results. Hope that helps! My doctor reccomended it and it works wonders for me.

Can you take Tylenol Cold and Sinus for allergies?

Thursday, September 10th, 2009

I have allergies and in the past Claritin and Allegra have done nothing for me. Tylenol Cold and Sinus (the behind the pharmacy counter stuff) has done wonders for my cold and I’m wondering if anyone has tried it on allergies?

If it has worked well for you in the past it will probably help with your allergy symptoms (if they are cold like) as well. You may have better results with Tylenol Allergy tho.

What is the best over the counter medicine to take for sinus allergies?

Tuesday, September 8th, 2009

I have really bad allergies…….you know the watery eyes, runny nose and sneezing kind and I need something to help my allergies…Something that will not make me sleepy!

Hi, the best medicine in my opinion is Aerius. It is a REALLY small pill so it’s very easy to swallow, it cures almost any allergy symptom (throat, nose, eyes, and skin) for 24 hours, and it actually works! It really helps me and it’s not expensive to buy at any drug store. It also doesn’t have the side-affect of drowsiness. It honestly is like a pill from heaven. Trust me and you won’t regret it! It’s the only allergy medicine I trust.

Can allergies and sinus problems cause headaches in back of neck?

Sunday, September 6th, 2009

I know stress can do it but it is through my eyes, upper part of head back of neck. I noticed with some sinus drainage some relief. Has anyone else had continuous servere headache in back of neck from sinus and allergies???????????????????????

yes, I have and I use this to help.
IN fact I did it last night and will use it again this morning.My husband uses this to keep from getting bronchitis, and I use to to cure sinus infections. THere are many kinds of bacteria that live in the sinuses, and this gets rid of all the bad ones!.This is the only thing that really helped me — my Dr. told me about a sinus wash that will kill bacteria.
you need

distilled water
sea salt
liquid chlorophyll and colloidal silver from the health food store.
in a glass mix 1/4 cup water with a pinch of salt and heat to body temperature.
add 5 drops each silver and chlorophyll and mix.
using a large dropper (like one used for infant medication) drop 2 full droppersfull into one side of the nose while laying down.
Turn the head and let it drain out the other nostril. Be sure to have paper towels handy.
The silver kills the bacteria and there are several hundred kind that can live in the sinus cavities and anti biotics don’t get rid of them all.
Do this twice a day for a week, mixing up the mixture fresh each time.
Then do it once a week for maintenance.
There is nothing in this that will hurt you, and it cured me.
I do not have to take claritin, or antibiotics anymore.
best wishes

Costa Mesa Chiropractor: Milk Allergy Explained

Tuesday, May 5th, 2009

As a Costa Mesa Chiropractor I feel it is important to understand an allergy to cow,s milk. Cow’s milk is the most widespread allergy-causing foods in kids, and it’s the chief root of allergic responses in very young infants. Milk allergy influences roughly 2 percent to 3 percent of babies globally, and its symptoms and signs may be critical enough to cause sorrow not merely for an allergic kid, but also for the child’s mother and father. However the pleasant news is that nearly all kids outgrow the milk allergy by the age 2 or 3.

Allergic reactions generally happen a couple of minutes to a few hours after you eat/dring milk
— but from time to time it can be days before symptoms and sign occur. Signs and symptoms range from mild to awful and can include wheezing, vomiting, hives and digestive problems. Rarely, milk allergy can cause anaphylaxis — a severe, life-threatening reaction.

Milk Allergy Symptoms

Three types of milk related allergy symptoms have been acknowledged:

  1. Symptoms start speedily after eating/drinking cow’s milk. Reactions mainly affect the skin, causing hives and/or eczema.
  2. Symptoms set off some hours after ingesting cow’s milk. Symptoms of this type are mainly diarrhea and vomiting.
  3. Symptoms set off more than twenty hours after eating/drinking. The key symptom for this type is diarrhea.

Symptoms of milk allergy can affect the skin, causing rashes or hives; the digestive tract, causing bloating and diarrhea, and the respiratory system, causing runny nose and asthma.

Here is a more full list of symptoms:

  • vomiting
  • hyperactive behavior
  • diarrhea
  • asthma
  • hives
  • runny nose
  • rashes
  • stuffy nose
  • ear infections
  • bloating
  • watery eyes
  • eczema
  • allergic shiners (black around the eyes)
  • recurrent bronchitis
  • failure to thrive

The just mentioned symptoms are not limited to people suffering from milk allergy. When one become familiar with food allergy symptoms, you will observe that quite a few foods share a variety of general symptoms, such as: bloating, rash, and runny nose.

What is the Difference of Milk allergy and Milk Intolerance?

It is central to differentiate a real milk allergy from milk protein intolerance or lactose intolerance. Unlike a milk allergy, intolerance doesn’t implicate the immune system. Milk intolerance triggers different symptoms and call for diverse care than does a true milk allergy. General signs and symptoms of milk protein intolerance or lactose intolerance include digestive problems, such as bloating, gas or diarrhea, after consuming milk.

Milk Allergy Prevention and Cure

The only way to prevent an allergic reaction is to avoid milk and milk proteins altogether. This can be tricky, as milk is a usual food ingredient.
Despite your best efforts, you or your child may still come into contact with milk. Medications, such as antihistamines, may reduce signs and symptoms of a milk allergy. These drugs can be taken after exposure to milk to control an allergic reaction and help relieve discomfort.
If you or your child has a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis), you may need an emergency injection of epinephrine (adrenaline) and a trip to the emergency room. If you’re at risk of having a acute reaction, you or your child may need to carry injectable epinephrine (such as an EpiPen) at all times.

Asthma Medication

Tuesday, April 14th, 2009

Timely Asthma Treatment Can And Will Save The Life Of An Asthmatic Patient

The right asthma treatment can prove to be life saving and every asthmatic patient in fact will need to understand what treatment suits their condition the best and they should then also ensure having some form of asthma aid with them that can be used to alleviate the suffering caused whenever an asthma attack begins. Sometimes, the asthma attack might occur when you are least prepared for it and in such cases it helps if you know the right asthma treatment which you can then use in order to get immediate relief and to also wait until help arrives.

Different Options For Asthma Treatment

The fact is that there are several different asthma treatments that can be used in treating asthma. There are long-term asthma treatments as well as those which are fast acting. In fact, a typical asthma treatment method might involve taking pills every day in order to relax the muscles around your airways. Inhalers too can be used in order to treat asthma and these are normally the most oft used option by most asthmatic patients.

Sometimes, the right asthma treatment might involve using certain kinds of devices that have been prescribed by your doctor and which help in measuring your breathing and which also help ensure that your lungs can continue functioning normally. On the other hand, people that suffer from asthma might even experience an asthmatic attack simply because they went about doing their routine daily activities.

A patient of asthma should keep something with which he could get asthma treatment if an attack develops suddenly. An asthma treatment inhaler prevents asthma attack as well as provide immediate relief.

As an asthmatic it is also necessary that you form an asthma treatment strategy that will be used to solve your particular type of asthmatic condition. This in turn can involve in testing various treatment options before a suitable asthma medication is identified. The bottom line is that the right asthma treatment will help in saving your life while lack of proper or timely treatment can result in loss of a life.

What’s more, thanks to a number of different natural asthma treatment options, you don’t entirely need to place all your faith on just using medications in order to get relief. Natural treatments are often as effective as any medications and they are also well suited for treating every kind of asthma as well as mild to severe cases as well.