Allergies For Dummies
William E. Berger
Language: English
Pages: 94
ISBN: 0471792322
Format: PDF / Kindle (mobi) / ePub
Overview
Manage and control your allergies!
Don't let allergies stop you or your loved ones from leading an active life!
This handy guide gives you easy-to-follow information you can put to work immediately. Nationally recognized allergy expert Dr. William E. Berger fills you in on what you need to know to:
• Control allergic symptoms safely;
• Deal with allergic skin conditions;
• Prevent or manage allergic reactions;
• Allergy proof your home.
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Vasotec), or if you take monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors (Nardil, Parnate), don’t consider immunotherapy unless your physician advises you that the benefits of starting immunother-apy outweigh the risks of discontinuing those medications. Getting shots Injections, or shots, are the most effective and reliable method of administering specially prepared, diluted allergen extracts that allergists use when providing immunotherapy treatment. If needles give you nightmares, relax. Allergy
older OTC antihistamines as quick, short-term fixes after allergens trigger their allergic rhinitis symptoms. This approach often leads to a pattern of debilitating, recurring symptoms that can increase the chances that asthma patients’ respiratory ailments will worsen and thus diminish their quality of life. Newer antihistamines Many people assume that OTC medications are somehow safer than prescription products. In the case of antihistamines, however, the reverse may be true. Due to
No, nasal rebound isn’t a new basketball technique. This condition, more formally known as rhinitis medicamentosa, results from prolonged overuse of OTC decongestant nasal sprays and drops. Overusing such medications can irritate and inflame the mucous membranes in your nose more than before you used the spray, leading to more serious nasal congestion. Unfortunately, some people increase their use of the product as their congestion worsens, leading to a vicious cycle in which more use
Jr., should be taught how to properly administer the correct dose of epinephrine by syringe to their infant or young child. Wear a MedicAlert bracelet or necklace in case you’re unable to speak during a reaction. Food hypersensitivity is a leading cause of anaphylaxis. Current estimates are that as many as 125 people in the United States die each year from food-induced anaphylactic reactions. As you may expect, the most effective long-term method for preventing food-induced anaphylactic
medications properly. In addition to preparing your child for trips that he or she may take without you, this lesson can also help your youngster find out more about managing his or her condition appropriately. Take at least two epinephrine kits (such as an EpiPen or EpiPen Jr. for children under 66 pounds) if your child is at risk for anaphylaxis to ensure that you’ll always have one at hand. Make sure that you and/or your child (depending on the youngster’s age) know how to use the kit.
