is there a medicine for cat allergies?
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The traditional one is to get rid of the cat. Works wonders
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Treat with IM(intra-muscular) penicillin. Tetracycline or doxycycline may be used in patients with penicillin allergies.
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Some allergies can actually be "cured" by treatment.  Go to a local Allergist.  The treatment is basically giving the person very small doses of the substance that he is allergic to and then over a long period of time gradually increasing the dosage.  This is a long term treatment that can take a year or so.  But I've heard lots of cases of it working pretty well.  I do think that your grandson might be too young to go though treatment at this age....might be better off to wait till he's a few years older.  Still it doesn't hurt to go consult the Allergist first.  By the way, some insurance policy will cover (if only partially) the cost, so you should also double check with your insurance company first.
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drugs may help u to interrupt an acute condition, but with allergy the best treatment is to stay away from the allergens. dust, pollen, smoke, cigarettes, and fungi, but also some perfumes, or any funny smell can trigger your allergic reaction.but also many other things (animal hair, feathers, hay,..... etc.). also humidity and hot weather can aggravate the condition. some people take quiet some time to discover the cause of their allergy, but your are your best doctor and you can discover the cause of your allergy by close observation and try to stay away from it (or if unavoidable be exposed to it the shortest time possible).\nalso drinking plenty of plain water, eating healthy food with as much fresh vegetables and fruits can help keep up your system, thus making it stronger to the allergens.\nthe worst time for pollen allergy are May June July...
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You got the spellings wrong..its Desloratidine and Loratadine.\n\n\nDesloratadine & Loratadine are antihistamines that help treat allergy symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, itching and watering of the eyes.
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For OTC drugs I suggest Alavert. (It's a different brand of Claritin, but works best for me) For prescription drugs try Hismanal. Air purifiers dont work well, but humidifiers DO. Just get one at Wal-Mart. No, you should not get an inhaler. Buy surgical masks to wear when you go outside. I do it. It might look funny, but I'm a heck of a lot more comfortable! Also, drink lots of fluids. Vacuuming regularly will not help with pollen allergies, but will help with other types of allergies.
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The most appropriate medication depends on the type and severity of symptoms. Specific illnesses that are caused by allergies (such as asthma and eczema) may require other treatments.\n\nOptions include the following:\n\n1.  Short-acting antihistamines, which are generally over-the-counter (non-prescription), often relieve mild to moderate symptoms, but can cause drowsiness. A pediatrician should be consulted before using these medicines in children, as they may affect learning. One formerly prescription medication, loratadine (Claritin®), is now available over the counter in many countries. It does not tend to cause drowsiness or affect learning in children. Azelastin hydrocholoride (Astelin®) is the only anitihistamine available as a nasal spray. \n2.  Longer-acting antihistamines cause less drowsiness, can be equally effective, and usually do not interfere with learning. These medications include fexofenadine (Allegra), and cetirizine (Zyrtec). \n3.  Corticosteroid nasal sprays are effective and somewhat safe, and may be effective without oral antihistamines. These medications include fluticasone (Flonase/Flixonase), budesonide (Rhinocort), mometasone (Nasonex), triamcinolone (Nasacort) and beclomethasone (Beconase®). \n4.  Topical decongestants may also be helpful in reducing symptoms such as nasal congestion, but should not be used for long periods as stopping them after protracted use can lead to a rebound nasal congestion (Rhinitis medicamentosa). \n5.  Cromolyn sodium (or cromoglycate) is available as a nasal spray (Nasalcrom) for treating hay fever. Eye drop versions of cromolyn sodium are available for allergic conjunctivitis. \n6.  "Allergy shots" (Hyposensibilization, immunotherapy) are occasionally recommended if the allergen cannot be avoided and if symptoms are hard to control. This includes regular injections of the allergen, given in increasing doses (each dose is slightly larger than the previous dose) that may help the body adjust to the antigen.
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Try hydrocortezone or an antihistamine like benadryl
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http://www.allergytest.co.uk/\n\nhttp://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003519.htm
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Skin has an itch, slight swell, and turns reddish.  Here are some remedies that may be of help to prevent bites in the future.\n\nFeline Flea Proofing\nAdd to the food for each adult cat:\n1/2 level teaspoon brewer's yeast\n1/4 level teaspoon garlic powder\n\nFlea Destroyer\nSet up a plate of sudsy water with a light hovering over it. The fleas are attracted to this and drown themselves.\n\nFlea Repellent (for cats)\n1/8 teaspoon tamari soy sauce\n1 crushed whole clove\n1/8 teaspoon water\n1 fresh garlic clove\nMarinate the garlic in the liquid for about 10 minutes and then remove it.\nAdd 1/16 teaspoon soy liquid to each 1/2 cup cat food. Use this repellent immediately.\n\nFlea Repellent Pillows\nThese pillows are for dogs.\nSource: Glen Brook Farms Herbs and Such\n2 parts pennyroyal\n1 part thyme\n1 part wormwood\nHerbs may be cut or whole; construct a pillow for your pet to sleep on and then stuff it with the pennyroyal, thyme, wormwood. This makes a nice gift for those favorite dogs in your life. These herbs help to repel fleas naturally and without harsh chemicals.\n\nFlea Repellent Sleep Pillows\nFor cats\n2 parts sage or rosemary\n1 part catnip\n1 part chamomile\nFor dogs\n2 parts pennyroyal\n1 part thyme\n1 part wormwood\nHerbs may be used cut or whole. Mix enough to stuff a 2-foot square pillow for a cat or a 3-foot square (or larger) pillow for a dog. Sew the pillowcase out of a tough, washable fabric such as denim.\n\nHerbal Flea Powder\nUse herbs in powdered form only.\n2 ounces pennyroyal (use sage or rosemary for cats)\n1 ounce rosemary\n1 ounce wormwood\n1 teaspoon cayenne pepper\nMix and store in a covered container. Use as often as any flea powder and rub into skin.\nDO NOT LET POWDER GET INTO PET'S EYES.\n\nHerbal Flea Powder\n1 part eucalyptus powder\n1 part pennyroyal powder (use sage or rosemary for cats)\n1 part fennel powder\n1 part yellow dock powder\nCombine all ingredients in a shaker top jar and shake to mix.\nApply to your pet's fur by brushing backward with your hand or comb and sprinkling the powder into the roots of the hairs. Concentrate on the neck, back, and belly. Use just enough to add a little odor to the hairs.\nFor severe flea infestations, treat daily; otherwise, use two or three times a week.\n\n\nhttp://www.recipegoldmine.com/pets/pets.html
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claritin but not for a long time week or two .by the way change the billows cover every night ,air fresh your room keep the cat away from your bed room if you have one .if that still bother you see allergic doc.he might give you inhaler for such allergy . healthy wishes.
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Yes I have seasonal allergies. My throat gets swollen, i recommend taking benedryl or claritin. a doctor will just make you pay more for a drug that works just as good.
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Try some of the prescription antihistamines - Zyrtec is usually very good. You might need to combine it with an H2 antihistamine: Pepcid, Tagamet, or Zantac; Zantac has been shown in clinical trials to work best with Zyrtec. Also, many people find adding a leukotriene blocker such as Singulair, Accolate, and Zyflo very helpful. And sometimes higher doses of antihistamines are needed - talk to your doctor, don't mess with dosing on your own. \n\nDepending on what type of allergic reactions you are having, some other possible choices (most are prescription):\n\n- Nasalcrom (sinus involvement)\n- Gastrocrom (GI involvement, flushing)\n- Intal (airway involvement)\n- Nasonex (sinus)\n- Primatene Mist (contains epinephrine, good for anaphylactic symptoms, but use only under doctor's supervision)\n- Albuterol (asthma and asthma-like symptoms)\n- Cyclosporine (autoimmune chronic urticaria)\n- ephedrine sulfate (good for anaphylactic symptoms, only under doctor's supervision)\n- Doxepin (a tri-cyclic antidepressant with strong antihistamine qualities, great for hives)\n- Ketotifen (not available in US, but an excellent antihistamine with mast cell stabilizing properties, can be imported into US with prescription)
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if you are sensitive to cat furs, dander, or the stuff they may have on the fur, and you are a diagnosed asthmatic, then your options are limited.  \n1.  were you prescribed inhaler medications?  if so take them as directed.  if not then see a doctor who can give you medication which help control asthma.\n2.  minor helps but useful could be:  a.  get an air filtration system for your room.  i say a room b/c they are not generally large enough to do anything more effectively.  b. get rid of the cat.  c. keep everything you have away from the cat and keep it clean.\n3. for you to implicate the cat you would have to have reasonable cause.  just coughing b/c you think its the cat doesn't really diagnose your condition.  thats not to say you are not allergic to cats, but have you never been around a cat in your lifetime?  what happened when you were around a cat? \n\nnow to answer in different way.  cats dont cause asthma.  people with ashtma may respond allergically in the prescence of a cat but they may respond allergically around a dog, or parrot, or any other furry creature.  coughing isn't always a sign of allergic reaction as much as it is a protective mechanism for keeping foriegn bodies out of the lung.  \n\nniether do you have to have a history of asthma in the family to be individually affected with asthma.  you more likely are having mild airway irritation due to ?? something in the air, maybe what the cat brought in.  not to mention dusts, pollen, and molds, and even cockaroach droppings, which have been implicated in asthma in ghettos.
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cold or allergy medication over the counter.
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give your cat some benadryll. its for allergys. i talked to my vet cause my dog also sneeze a lot too, i asked what i could do he told me benadryall. but if this does not help, then take ur cat to the vet. Benadryl - up to 2 mg per pund, every 8 hours (to treat loval allergies, itching, etc)
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Not necessarily.  Cats have specific hair and dander, the skin shedding off of them and so on.  I have become allergic to my cat after 18 years and wasn't always.  I am more allergic to some cats than others...depending upon the length of their hair.  But I don't react to other animals.  \nAlso, you could be allergic to dust mites which grossly enough, feed off the dander and skin both you and your cat shed and then when they poop(the dust mites) we enhale it and yuck...get sick!! \nRabbitts, cats, dogs, guinea pigs etc..are all different and have different oils and shedding patterns.  So being allergic to one doesn't mean you will be allergic to all.  \nSo it's just a matter of either being tested by an allergist or on different days exposing yourself to each one and seeing the reaction. (give time in between to see results)  But only if you're reactions are mild.  If you are prone to serious allergies like anaphalactic shock and respitory failure then DON"T do that!! Just goto the doc's.  \nOtherwise building your immune system, with zinc, vit. C, anti-oxidants and protein help bolster it against things like allergies and colds.  The stronger one is the less likely the symptoms will bother them. \nNettles and Quercitin are vitamins that help your body build up resistance to allergies and there are some good homeopathic remedies to take so that one doesn't have to take steroids to function.  (those have nasty side effects)\n\ngoodluck!