How do I figure out what's causing my allergies? I get the sneezing, upper respiratory reactions. I have no idea what sets them off. I've been around the usual suspects, such as animal dander, dust, smoke, and pollen. Sometimes I get allergies around these things and sometimes not. And then there's days like today. I woke up and went through my normal routine and all the sudden the allergies appear. All the allergy medicines I've taken don't help me at all. Should I see a doctor?
2006-06-11 02:41:04 · 6 answers · asked by jumper 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Allergies
It could be the pollen in the air or dust in your air filtering unit. I would recommend a thorough cleaning of your home..dust first, vacuum with a hepa filter bag, wash the animals inside and brush them; wash your linens in hot water and bleach. Get rid of anything that collects alot of dust, like certain fabrics in drapes or alot of clutter; rugs and carpet are great dust/mite collectors. Change your pillow for a new fiber one (no feathers/down) and stick with natural materials. Keep yourself well hydrated to keep any mucous thin so it will not trap bacteria. This is especially if you take any antihistimes, like Benedryl, as they dry out the sinuses. Hope this will help; although I would recommend you see a doctor to get a good allergy medication.
2006-06-11 03:23:49 · answer #1 · answered by Sassy OLD Broad 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the same thing happened 2 me last week, but i had it bad . i woke up with hive all over my body. it was horrible, i took some Histal (antihistamine), for two days straight and my symptoms went away finally. try Histal , if that don't work go to the doc. i never found out what triggered my allergies, r u asthmatic ?
2006-06-11 09:50:58 · answer #2 · answered by candyprincess 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
definetly see a doctor and get an allergy test done,they can sometimes pin point exactly what is making you react
2006-06-12 13:00:57 · answer #3 · answered by cute_but_dangerous 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should I see a doctor if you cant try to use a milti-vitamin supliment works for me
2006-06-12 14:53:10 · answer #4 · answered by online166409 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
same thing with me, maybe go get allergy testing.
2006-06-13 12:21:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes - an allergist can test to see what it is that you are allergic to.
2006-06-11 15:10:41 · answer #6 · answered by Pangolin 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋