Another reason to fear the warm summer day. If you have suggestions other than constantly taking acetominophen pills, that would be prime.
2006-07-21 14:49:05 · 6 answers · asked by SADFHorde 5 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Allergies
You need to do a couple things. First- stay away from acetaminophen pills unless you have a headache or a fever. Secondly- get an over-the-counter antihistamine like Claritin, Alavert, or Benadryl. These will stop the symptoms for the most part. Lastly- be sure to end your day after being out in the world by showering AND washing your hair.This will get rid of pollen that has deposited itself on your body. When you start doing this, be sure you are getting into bed on clean sheets (wouldn't make much sense to put a clean body on dirty sheets with pollen on them!!!). If this doesn't work, check with your doc!!!
2006-07-21 17:32:13 · answer #1 · answered by daddysnurse 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Well acetominophine is not gonna help you with allergies.
You need to be using a anti-histamine. This counters the histamine reaction that pollen causes.
Another treatment , on a long term basis, is using topical cortisteroids. These are used over a longer period of time and applied in the form of a nasal spray. Then anti-histamines can be used when the cortesteroids are overwhelmed.
Also for temporary relief when it really gets bad use a combined anti-histamine and a decongestent.
Hope this helps
2006-07-21 14:56:52 · answer #2 · answered by helipilot212 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Acetaminophen is a fever and inflammation reducer and not very effective at treating allergies. Some over the counter remedies are very effective: my favorite is diphenhydramine (benadryl) but it causes major drowsiness; or Sudafed or Claritin. Sudafed and Claritin do not cause drowsiness so they are great for someone with occasional problems. For long term relief - see an allergist and start shots when the pollen season is over.
2006-07-21 15:01:23 · answer #3 · answered by petlover 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find a bee keeper in your area, buy comb honey made there, if eaten regularly during allergy season it helps reduce symptoms. It has to be from your area.
2006-07-21 14:55:12 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Benedryl is an excellent over the counter drug for allergies. Also known as dyphenhydromine hydrochloride.
2006-07-21 15:34:55 · answer #5 · answered by XXXDirtyDirtyGirlXXX 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to increase the strength of yout mast cells, this can be done with bioflavonoids. It is a safe, natural way to stop all allergies.
2006-07-21 15:44:58 · answer #6 · answered by Know it all 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋