My boyfriend has had asthma and allergies since he was a kid, and I hate seeing him sniffle and snort and have trouble breathing. He treats the asthma and tries to treat the allergies but they still bother him. Any suggestions for a good medicine he can try? He has seasonal allergies as well as specific allergies ( smoke, cigarettes, cats, etc.) He stays as far from each one as possible.
2006-10-21 09:18:33 · 9 answers · asked by mindy976 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Respiratory Diseases
I am in the same boat as your bf, with the asthma and allergies. I would recommend trying Claritin-D which is an over the counter medicine that works really well. The D is important. That stands for decongestant which will help with the sniffles and any coughing. If you can get a prescription, try Clarinex or Zyrtec, but you will need to add your own decongestant I don't believe they come in -D form. All the best!
2006-10-21 10:52:47 · answer #1 · answered by Alison M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I,ve had asthma & allergys all my life,--I'm allergic to leaves in fall & pollen in spring.--Have him ask his doctor about ADVAIR 250 it's great for his breathing & it seems to help cut down on some allergys.
2006-10-22 00:14:48 · answer #2 · answered by Poppy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
best treatment are the 3rd generation anti histamines that are non drowsy taken once a day daily with minimal side effects eg claritin,zytec,cetrizet,letrizine etc.
on top of that he can use a nasal spray when he gets an attack eg rhinocort aqua(steroid based)
2006-10-23 22:46:49 · answer #3 · answered by migx 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Benedryl makes a non drowsey med. I use it all the time as my profession, I am a professional driver and have to watch what I take.
2006-10-21 09:25:41 · answer #4 · answered by Nana 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
go to pharmacist and ask for non drowsy decongstant or antihistimiane depending on which one works best. The no name brands work fine
2006-10-21 09:21:19 · answer #5 · answered by julie l 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ceterizine (Rigix, Zyrtec) and Loratidine are non- sedating.
2006-10-22 00:18:48 · answer #6 · answered by yakkydoc 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try Claritan, or it's generic counterpart.
2006-10-21 09:24:45 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
actifed, sudaphed, claritin are all non-drowsey over the counter meds.
2006-10-21 10:07:58 · answer #8 · answered by jo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
CLARI TIN , ZYRTEC
2006-10-21 09:24:05 · answer #9 · answered by SWM 38 _4_ YOUNG GF 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋