Allergy - Allergy Medicine - Not All Medicines are Created Equal

When someone has an allergic reaction, it is not a lot of fun. Some of the allergy symptoms that you can experience are: Coughing Sneezing Puffing up Tearing up Migraine headache Shock, if extremely severeThe thing is, every allergy is different and not all allergy medication is the same and works on all allergies. You have to find the right medication for the specific allergy that you are experiencing. You can do this by talking to your doctor or to an allergy specialist. This way you can find the best allergy medicine for you.What is the test for allergies?When you are getting tested for allergies, they have to test many different substances in order to pinpoint what you are allergic to. What they do is inject you, usually down the length of your spine, with several different substances. This can be anything from daily products like grass to dander to even dust.What they're looking for is a reaction. If you are allergic to a substance your skin will become red and raised at the injection site. This is a sure sign that you are allergic. This way once they know what you are allergic to they can prescribe the correct medicine. Prescription compared to over the counterWhen you have an allergy you must find a medication that works for you. Say for example, you only have mild allergies, then probably an over the counter allergy medicine will be fine. But then there are severe allergies. For example, say you are allergic to shellfish, and when you leave it you blow up and have to be rushed to the hospital. An over the counter allergy medicine will not work for this. This technology will require a prescription from your doctor.If you are allergic to something and want to get rid of it are at least help the symptoms, get tested and ask your allergist's for some kind of allergy medicine that will help you feel better. If you want to enjoy life and if there is an allergy medicine out there that will work for you then you better go out and find that medicine.For more information on this topic as well as other asthma / allergy related topics visit: Allergy Medicine Have had many articles published on a variety of subjects. Co author of the best selling golf ebook called "Putt Lights Out". You can find this ebook at http://www.puttlightsout.com For more information on allergy relief visit: http://www.asthmaallergiestreatment.com Article Source:http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Steve_Madigan Allergy - How to Cure Dog Food Allergies If your dog has symptoms that are abnormal for a healthy dog, one of the most common causes may be dog food allergies. Allergies in dogs are often associated with the following symptoms ? Hair loss ? Dry skin ? Loss of appetite ? Itchy skin ? Inflammations of the ear ? Hot spots that are persistent ? Chewing on paws, legs or other parts of the dogs body ? Lack luster, dull coat ? Upset tummy and or diarrhea ? Itchy Anus ? Rubbing Face There are in fact many different kinds of allergies such as those caused by fleas, bacteria, inhalant and contact allergies. But the most common allergy is a dog food allergy and that is the one that we'll discuss here. Dog food allergies are indicative of a problem in the adequacy of the nutrients in your dog food. There may be a lack of essential fatty acids and a sensitivity to the dog food that you are feeding. Your dog may be allergic to a variety of different foods, and perhaps more than one dog food. Some common food culprits for dog food allergies are ? Corn ? Pork ? Preservatives and Additives ? Beef ? Chicken ? Dairy ? Eggs ? Wheat and Grains ? Fish ? Whey ? Oats ? Soy ? And even Lamb ! If your dog shows any of the symptoms above and her food includes any of the possible suspect ingredients listed, you may want to consider a home made natural diet, eliminating the potential allergen. You must remove the potential source of the dog food allergy for up to 30 days in order to see any possible improvement. You will be certain that no hidden ingredients masked as something else are present that may be causing a dog food allergy One of the best resources for a natural homemade diet can be found at http://www.dogs-4life.com/raw-vs-kibble.html If you opt for a commercial dog food make sure that you understand and read carefully the ingredient list on the label Just because a dog food says that it is hypo allergenic does not mean that it is. There are very few regulations as to what can be printed on a dog food label. Don't trust dog food company propaganda. Read the ingredient list carefully. For more information on this go to: http://www.dogs-4life.com/dog-food-labeling-better-than-human-food,-industry-claims.html Finally, while a dog food allergy may be the most likely culprit in your dog's symptoms, there could be more serious underlying problems. You should always consult with your veterinarian who can help you with a proper diagnosis and with a selection of a diet that is most appropriate for your dog. Don't just guess when your dog's health is at stake.