Besides being allergic to grass, trees, pollen, etc., I have also been found to be allergic to dust mites and cat dander. But I have ALWAYS lived with at least one cat (now have two) and I never had these issues before. What could be causing such bad allergy symptoms in winter? Do dust mites get worse or cat dander / fur get more potent in colder weather? Thanks for your help; my allergist doesn't seem very helpful to me, just tells me to get rid of cats and buy expensive stuff (vaccum, sheets, other things) to deal with it. I just would like some insight on this.
2006-12-08 05:37:38 · 8 answers · asked by punkin 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Allergies
Perhaps it is time to find out why your body is hyper-sensitive. Rather than continue to treat the symptoms that occur from it.
2006-12-08 06:36:16 · answer #1 · answered by mrcricket1932 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may be that you are spending more time indoors with your cats and indoor allergens. Your allergist is right. If you can't part with your pets, at least keep them out of the bedroom. (where you spend most of your time). Also dust mite covers for your mattress and pillow are a good investment. You may want to try an air purifier. I'm a nurse at an allergy office and thats what we recommend to our patients. Also you may want to consider allergy shots. I've seen it work wonders. Good Luck!
2006-12-08 08:51:52 · answer #2 · answered by yosharon 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi Punkin I am going through the same thing (((Hugs))) when we spend more time indoors with the windows closed dust mite dander,mold,and other indoor allergens build up and our immune system cannot handle it.I am going through the same thing! Get a hepa air filter.Do the best you can budget wise,vacuum every day if you have carpets,dust dust dust and be immaculate around the house.The doctors advice on mite covers and etc are also helpful although expensive...I FEEL UR PAIN.
2006-12-08 10:35:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your allergies sound similar to mine, which
are 'perennial' all year round, it doens'tmatter
if it is cold, there is still dust around, and
wind blows all kinds of things in the air, I
had one of those 'hepa' filters, or air treatments
whatever, didn'tdo a thing,I take Benadryl
for sneezing, u can also develop a cough from
allergies, and use Visine eye drops to 'get
the red out' I have never used any of the other
items u mention, that is all the infor I can give
u, or get in touch with one of the major drug
companies, and they can send u brochures
and pamphlets on allergies, or just check out
a website, my best.
2006-12-08 14:13:09 · answer #4 · answered by Jaymagiclady 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My good friend is allergic to everything too it seems like. He also can't bearto get rid of the cats (i can't blame him on that one!) Anyway he has a couple of ionic breeze air filters and doesn't let the cats in his bedroom so he's not sleeping in their hair. That's helped a whole lot (and on a side note the air filters seem to also help with the lovely smell that accompanies cats no matter how often their box gets cleaned!)
2006-12-08 14:25:29 · answer #5 · answered by . 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An allergy is an abnormal reaction to ordinarily harmless substance or substances. These sensitizing substances, called allergens, may be inhaled, swallowed or come into contact with the skin. When an allergen is absorbed into the body it triggers white blood cells to produce IgE antibodies.
2006-12-08 15:44:30 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the winter you are spending much more time inside, and the windows and doors are not open like in the summer. So you are in an inclosed space with dust and all that other stuff...
2006-12-08 15:48:46 · answer #7 · answered by heather_766 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I got allergies when I became pregnant that I had never had before. Your body and chemistry changes when you are pregnant.
2016-05-23 06:59:51 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋