Question 1

My husband has been dealing with an allergy for the past 4 years. He went for an allergy test, and it showed he's allergic to parthenium hysterophorus and artemisia vulgaris. What do these allergies mean, and how do they occur? Is there any treatment available? We're really hoping for some guidance here.

Accepted Answer

Parthenium hysterophorus (Congress grass) and Artemisia vulgaris (Mugwort) are common allergenic plants; the allergy occurs when your husband's immune system overreacts to proteins in these plants' pollen, leading to symptoms like rhinitis, itching, and respiratory issues; treatment options include avoidance of exposure, antihistamines, nasal corticosteroids, immunotherapy (allergy shots), and sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT), so consult an allergist or immunologist to determine the best course of treatment.

Question 2

I'm dealing with a dust allergy and have been using this nasal spray called flublock. I'm wondering if I can switch to using Naselin nasal spray instead. Do they work the same way, and is one of them gentler on the nose than the other?

Accepted Answer

work same way but different ingredients

Question 3

I'm struggling with allergic rhinitis and it's been about 6 years now. I've been on continuous treatment, but I'm not feeling any relief. Could you please help me figure out what might be going on or suggest anything else I could try?

Accepted Answer

Concerns about boil (phoda) near hip line:
 
 _Persistent symptoms:_
 
 1. Daily pus discharge with blood
 2. No improvement with antiseptic creams and Amoxicillin
 
 _Underlying factors:_
 
 1. Diabetes (well-controlled)
 2. Potential poor wound healing due to diabetes
 3. Possible antibiotic resistance
 
 _Recommended steps:_
 
 1. Consult a dermatologist or surgeon.
 2. Get a wound swab culture to identify bacteria.
 3. Consider alternative antibiotics (e.g., Clindamycin, Ciprofloxacin).
 4. Apply topical treatments:
 - Povidone-iodine
 - Hydrogen peroxide
 - Silver sulfadiazine cream
 5. Maintain good wound hygiene:
 - Clean with saline solution
 - Pat dry
 - Cover with sterile dressing
 6. Monitor blood sugar levels.
 
 _Possible procedures:_
 
 1. Incision and drainage (I&D)
 2. Debridement
 
 _Additional advice:_
 
 1. Avoid squeezing or popping the boil.
 2. Elevate the affected area.
 3. Rest and maintain good hygiene.
 
 _Resources:_
 
 1. American Diabetes Association (ADA)
 2. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
 3. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
 
 Consult a specialist for personalized guidance and proper wound management.
 
 Note: If experiencing increased pain, redness, or swelling, seek immediate medical attention.

I've just got my Eosinophils result, and it's at 8, while my Absolute Eosinophil count is at 0.63 thouuL. Is this something I should be worried about? I've got a history of allergies and bronchial asthma. Looking for some insight here, feeling a bit concerned.

Thats not very high and needs treatment as you have allergic asthma,visit Physician for evaluationa and appropriate management

More Allergist and Clinical Immunologist Health Queries

I'm dealing with a dust allergy and have been using this nasal spray called flublock. I'm wondering if I can switch to using Naselin nasal spray instead. Do they work the same way, and is one of them gentler on the nose than the other?

I'm struggling with allergic rhinitis and it's been about 6 years now. I've been on continuous treatment, but I'm not feeling any relief. Could you please help me figure out what might be going on or suggest anything else I could try?

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