The first line of treatment to check for allergies is to avoid PET pet allergens as much as possible. When you reduce your exposure to pet allergens, you should expect to have allergic reactions, which are less frequent and less severe. But it is often difficult or impossible to completely eliminate your exposure to pet allergens. Even if you do not have a pet, you may experience unexpected pet allergens are carried on the clothing of others.
Also, to avoid pet allergens, you may need medications to control symptoms.
Allergy Medications
The doctor may ask to take one of the following medications to improve symptoms of nasal allergy:
Antihistamines reduce the production of a chemical in the immune system, which is active in an allergic reaction. These drugs relieve itching, sneezing and runny nose. Prescription antihistamine tablets include fexofenadine (Allegra) and desloratadine (Clarinex). Azelastine (Astelin, Astepro) and olopatadine (Patana) are antihistamines taken as a nasal spray. Counter antihistamines (Claritin, Zyrtec, etc.) and antihistamine syrup for children are also available.
Corticosteroids, given as nasal spray may reduce symptoms of inflammation and control hay fever. These medications include fluticasone (Flonase), mometasone furoate (Nasonex), triamcinolone (Nasacort) and ciclesonide (Omnaris). Nasal corticosteroids provide a low dose of medication and have a much lower risk of side effects compared with oral corticosteroids.
Decongestants can help reduce swollen tissues in your nose and make it easier to breathe through the nose. Some allergy pills over-the-counter antihistamine combined with a decongestant. Oral decongestants can raise blood pressure and should not be taken if you have high blood pressure or cardiovascular disease. In men with enlarged prostate, the substance can worsen the condition. Talk to your doctor if you can safely take a decongestant.
Over-the-counter nasal decongestants may take a little 'to reduce allergic symptoms. If you use a decongestant spray more than three days in a row, can contribute to congestion.
Cromolyn sodium prevents the release of a chemical in the immune system and can reduce symptoms. You must use this spray over-the-counter nasal several times a day, and it is more effective when used before the signs and symptoms occur. Cromolyn sodium has no serious side effects.
Leukotrienes block the action of certain chemicals in the immune system. Your doctor may prescribe this prescription tablets, montelukast (Singulair), if you can not tolerate corticosteroid nasal sprays or antihistamine nasal spray. Possible side effects include headaches. Less common side effects are abdominal pain, cough, dental pain and dizziness.
Other treatments
Immunotherapy, a series of allergy shots, can "educate" the immune system may not be sensitive to allergens. One or two shots a week are exposed to very low doses of allergen, in this case, the animal protein that causes an allergic reaction. The dose is gradually increased, usually between three and six months. Maintenance shots are needed every 3-4 weeks to five years. Immunotherapy is usually used when other treatments are not satisfactory simple.
The nasal wash is the use of salt water (saline) to clean the nostrils. Your doctor may suggest a saline rinse to reduce congestion, sneezing and runny nose. You can buy over the counter nasal saline spray or cleaning kits with devices such as syringes, vials, to provide a rinse solution. You can make your own solution of 1 / 8 c. teaspoon (5 ml) of table salt in 8 ounces (237 milliliters) of distilled or purified water. Mix ingredients together and store the solution at room temperature, and the remix another batch after a week. Wash your face every day.
Also, to avoid pet allergens, you may need medications to control symptoms.
Allergy Medications
The doctor may ask to take one of the following medications to improve symptoms of nasal allergy:
Antihistamines reduce the production of a chemical in the immune system, which is active in an allergic reaction. These drugs relieve itching, sneezing and runny nose. Prescription antihistamine tablets include fexofenadine (Allegra) and desloratadine (Clarinex). Azelastine (Astelin, Astepro) and olopatadine (Patana) are antihistamines taken as a nasal spray. Counter antihistamines (Claritin, Zyrtec, etc.) and antihistamine syrup for children are also available.
Corticosteroids, given as nasal spray may reduce symptoms of inflammation and control hay fever. These medications include fluticasone (Flonase), mometasone furoate (Nasonex), triamcinolone (Nasacort) and ciclesonide (Omnaris). Nasal corticosteroids provide a low dose of medication and have a much lower risk of side effects compared with oral corticosteroids.
Decongestants can help reduce swollen tissues in your nose and make it easier to breathe through the nose. Some allergy pills over-the-counter antihistamine combined with a decongestant. Oral decongestants can raise blood pressure and should not be taken if you have high blood pressure or cardiovascular disease. In men with enlarged prostate, the substance can worsen the condition. Talk to your doctor if you can safely take a decongestant.
Over-the-counter nasal decongestants may take a little 'to reduce allergic symptoms. If you use a decongestant spray more than three days in a row, can contribute to congestion.
Cromolyn sodium prevents the release of a chemical in the immune system and can reduce symptoms. You must use this spray over-the-counter nasal several times a day, and it is more effective when used before the signs and symptoms occur. Cromolyn sodium has no serious side effects.
Leukotrienes block the action of certain chemicals in the immune system. Your doctor may prescribe this prescription tablets, montelukast (Singulair), if you can not tolerate corticosteroid nasal sprays or antihistamine nasal spray. Possible side effects include headaches. Less common side effects are abdominal pain, cough, dental pain and dizziness.
Other treatments
Immunotherapy, a series of allergy shots, can "educate" the immune system may not be sensitive to allergens. One or two shots a week are exposed to very low doses of allergen, in this case, the animal protein that causes an allergic reaction. The dose is gradually increased, usually between three and six months. Maintenance shots are needed every 3-4 weeks to five years. Immunotherapy is usually used when other treatments are not satisfactory simple.
The nasal wash is the use of salt water (saline) to clean the nostrils. Your doctor may suggest a saline rinse to reduce congestion, sneezing and runny nose. You can buy over the counter nasal saline spray or cleaning kits with devices such as syringes, vials, to provide a rinse solution. You can make your own solution of 1 / 8 c. teaspoon (5 ml) of table salt in 8 ounces (237 milliliters) of distilled or purified water. Mix ingredients together and store the solution at room temperature, and the remix another batch after a week. Wash your face every day.
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