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Can allergies develop or worsen during pregnancy and then not go away after the baby is born?

Question by full_o_questions: Can allergies develop or worsen during pregnancy and then not go away after the baby is born?
I just recently (3 months) gave birth to my second son. During the pregnancy our dogs hair really began to bother me and when I would get on the floor where our 2 year old was playing, my eyes would water nose would run and I would sneeze up a storm. I dealt with it and assumed that it came with pregnancy that it would also leave with pregnancy. However it seems to just be getting worse...is this …

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Q&A: I started taking zyrtec daily for my allergies and i heard it can take a day or 2 to take full effect?

Question by fmmerritt: I started taking zyrtec daily for my allergies and i heard it can take a day or 2 to take full effect?
Is this true?It seemed to be working and then it stopped so im wondering if it takes a day or so to start working cuz someone told me that?Thanks.

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Answer by Live☆Enjoy☆LifeThat is NOT true. Any allergy pill works within several minutes of first taking it. If it took up to 2 days to take, it would not sell.

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How to get rid of cat related allergies?

Question by breakfast in new york: How to get rid of cat related allergies?
any tips?
today i went to my friends house, and i am staying here for three days. i started sneezing, coughing and sniffling after about five minutes. then after i petted the cat, and accidentally touched my face without washing my hands after petting the cat, i got these itchy bumps.
any medication/lotion recommendations for the itchy bumps?
medication for the sneezing etc?

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Answer by HelpermonkeyGo see an allergist or buy a shotgun.

Sarcasm obviously. Or you could just avoid going to …

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How many of you, just can’t wear contacts because of allergies?

Question by Pablo: How many of you, just can't wear contacts because of allergies?
How many of you, just can't wear contacts because of allergies?

Why can't you wear contacts and how did you find this out?

Or you can tell me your experience with allergies and contacts.

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Answer by earth_wind_pokerwhen i do have bouts of hayfever, I can still wear my contacts..my eyes just water a lot and I sneeze a lot. My contacts really don't affect my allergies, or vice versa.

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For allergies can you take benadryl just at nights and it will work during the day?

Question by Fender-Strat: For allergies can you take benadryl just at nights and it will work during the day?
I don't want to be drowsy so can you just take them every night and it will still help the problems during the day?

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Answer by moviestillofahearti think that you can buy like a daytime benadryl or something. i have terrible allergies and take a no brand non drowsy allergy medicine from like walmart or meijer and that works. good luck.

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Do you have experience with pollen allergies. What can I do to ease my symptoms?

Question by friendofgod65451: Do you have experience with pollen allergies. What can I do to ease my symptoms?
What air purifiers work best? What over the counter drugs work best? Should I get an inhaler for my cough? Is there an over the counter one? Does vacuuming my room regularly really matter? Any other tips?

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Answer by queenmaeve172000I only have problems with pollen in the Springtime and Fall. I take Allegra and its by prescription only.

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Has anyone had a swollen lymph node for yrs on their neck due to allergies?

Question by curious: Has anyone had a swollen lymph node for yrs on their neck due to allergies?
I'm 22 and all my doctors say it's just allergies but i dunno its bothering me cuz i know its there and wont go away...

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Answer by StuartI have never heard a doctor that would tell you that. Go to a specialist to be sure it is not a tumor. I have heard of knots in the head due to allergies but they go away very quickly and they do not bother you.Get a second opinion.

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What are the symptoms of milk allergies?

Question by Holly :) : What are the symptoms of milk allergies?

How do you know if you are lactose intolerant?

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Answer by tommartella1upset stomach is one symptom

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Do outside allergies cause skin irritaions?

Question by Suki: Do outside allergies cause skin irritaions?
I have allergies with pollen, and this spring the pollen is very thick. Can all that pollen cause skin irritations?

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Answer by PrincessZyes, allergies can sometimes result in a skin irritation.

Usually... you will already have had some sort of skin reaction if that is how you react to allergens (hives, eczema small white bumps, psoriasis, etc). But it is possible to have not had a skin reaction and then develop one in adulthood. It all depends on what the allergen is, and how it made contact …

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Is it possible to have contact allergies (itchy skin) from one cat and not another?

Question by canno1979: Is it possible to have contact allergies (itchy skin) from one cat and not another?
I recently got a new cat from the Humane Society and a few days later I was itchy all over my body but no redness or rash. I have another cat and this has never happened before. I can't think of anything else that has changed that would cause itching. Any help?

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Answer by NicolletaYes it is totally possible. In general I don't really have allergies from cats as I own three. But every once …

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