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Need Medication For Pain During Breathing Due To Dog Allergy
I have a dog allergy that makes my lungs close up. An inhaler used to work, and now I am up to 3-5 breathing treatments a day but the treatments are becoming less effective. 1. Are the breathing treatments hurting me, and 2. Is there a shot for this allergy?
Fri, 28 Feb 2014
Hello dear,
The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to Tracheo-bronchial allergy.
The causative agent being dog's hair.
Management involves:
1. Avoidance of the allergen- dog's hair
2. Asthalin/Seroflo inhaler- provide symptomatic relief by causing broncho-dilation (dilating the smaller airway passages, relieving the obstruction & increasing airflow to lungs)
So, it can be used during an acute attack.
3.Antihistamine preparations like Allegra & Cough expectorant syrup for symptomatic relief.
4. Montelukast preparations- used as a maintenance therapy.
5. A course of antibiotics may be taken to prevent secondary bacterial attack.
6. Maintain adequate hydration & take a healthy balance diet.
7. Deep breathing exercises
Wishing you a good health.
Take care.
The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to Tracheo-bronchial allergy.
The causative agent being dog's hair.
Management involves:
1. Avoidance of the allergen- dog's hair
2. Asthalin/Seroflo inhaler- provide symptomatic relief by causing broncho-dilation (dilating the smaller airway passages, relieving the obstruction & increasing airflow to lungs)
So, it can be used during an acute attack.
3.Antihistamine preparations like Allegra & Cough expectorant syrup for symptomatic relief.
4. Montelukast preparations- used as a maintenance therapy.
5. A course of antibiotics may be taken to prevent secondary bacterial attack.
6. Maintain adequate hydration & take a healthy balance diet.
7. Deep breathing exercises
Wishing you a good health.
Take care.
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