OT: Allergies
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OT: Allergies
I know many of us here suffer from allergies. Its that time of year again. So does anyone have any tips? Suggestions ?
My doc told me to mix up the meds. Take Allegra and Zyrtec or Benadryl and Claritin He said sometimes combinations help when one just isn't cutting it. I was absolutely floored when i took my dog in for allergies and I got told the same thing from my vet. He wanted me to switch it up and give my dog a combo of Benadryl and Zyrtec.
Does this sound weird to any of you, it seems like a whole lot of meds.
My doc told me to mix up the meds. Take Allegra and Zyrtec or Benadryl and Claritin He said sometimes combinations help when one just isn't cutting it. I was absolutely floored when i took my dog in for allergies and I got told the same thing from my vet. He wanted me to switch it up and give my dog a combo of Benadryl and Zyrtec.
Does this sound weird to any of you, it seems like a whole lot of meds.
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Re: OT: Allergies
I was just about to post about allergies too. My question is if there is a special CPAP filter for allergies?
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Yes. The hypoallergenic filter. I will not go to bed without one.
Luckily, this item is made for our machines.
Luckily, this item is made for our machines.
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I have been switching around for years. I will take Zyrtec for a few days, then Claritin for a few days, then Allegra, etc. I have never taken 2 different OTC allergy pills daily though. I do take Montelukast daily plus an OTC so similar thing now that I think about it? Then I use Flonase daily.babydinosnoreless wrote: ↑Thu Apr 18, 2019 2:19 pmI know many of us here suffer from allergies. Its that time of year again. So does anyone have any tips? Suggestions ?
My doc told me to mix up the meds. Take Allegra and Zyrtec or Benadryl and Claritin He said sometimes combinations help when one just isn't cutting it. I was absolutely floored when i took my dog in for allergies and I got told the same thing from my vet. He wanted me to switch it up and give my dog a combo of Benadryl and Zyrtec.
Does this sound weird to any of you, it seems like a whole lot of meds.
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One antihistamine I use is still told by Walmart as ChlorTabs. The brand name used to be Chlor-Trimeton (chlorpheniramine maleate). That is another option to try.
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Re: OT: Allergies
prodigyplace wrote: ↑Thu Apr 18, 2019 3:18 pmOne antihistamine I use is still told by Walmart as ChlorTabs. The brand name used to be Chlor-Trimeton (chlorpheniramine maleate). That is another option to try.
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Prodigyplace, I too take the same med for my allergies and have been taking it for over 50 years . It works, so why change!
Actually my son takes it too and we get it usually at Costco...….. its the cheapest place that I have found.
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I go one step further than just the hypoallergenic filters, I put an anti-bacterial filter in the hose. not for any bacteria, but to catch just that much more of any pollen and other allergens.metallikat36 wrote: ↑Thu Apr 18, 2019 2:21 pmI was just about to post about allergies too. My question is if there is a special CPAP filter for allergies?
When I'm having an allergy attack, I breathe *better* with the cpap.
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Can you say more about that? Do you have a hypoallergenic filter on the designated slot AND an antibacterial filter in addition stuffed into a tube? Or do you just have an AB filter in the designated spot, and these by themselves are more effective at eliminating allergens than HA filters?
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I use both, the hypoallergenic filter, and the AB filter. The AB filter turns dark over time, so it's picking up stuff that's getting by the HA filter.metallikat36 wrote: ↑Thu Apr 18, 2019 8:55 pmCan you say more about that? Do you have a hypoallergenic filter on the designated slot AND an antibacterial filter in addition stuffed into a tube? Or do you just have an AB filter in the designated spot, and these by themselves are more effective at eliminating allergens than HA filters?
They're not too expensive if you pick them up on ebay or amazon.
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I too am confused. You put it in the hose how ?palerider wrote: ↑Thu Apr 18, 2019 9:02 pmI use both, the hypoallergenic filter, and the AB filter. The AB filter turns dark over time, so it's picking up stuff that's getting by the HA filter.metallikat36 wrote: ↑Thu Apr 18, 2019 8:55 pmCan you say more about that? Do you have a hypoallergenic filter on the designated slot AND an antibacterial filter in addition stuffed into a tube? Or do you just have an AB filter in the designated spot, and these by themselves are more effective at eliminating allergens than HA filters?
They're not too expensive if you pick them up on ebay or amazon.
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I just ordered this:
https://www.amazon.com/Special-Pack-10- ... way&sr=8-4
I think he means the filter is placed in-line with the tubing. It this whole plastic piece, and not just a small rectangle like the regular filter.
https://www.amazon.com/Special-Pack-10- ... way&sr=8-4
I think he means the filter is placed in-line with the tubing. It this whole plastic piece, and not just a small rectangle like the regular filter.
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Thanks! Do you know if it will work with the climate line hoses ?metallikat36 wrote: ↑Thu Apr 18, 2019 11:52 pmI just ordered this:
https://www.amazon.com/Special-Pack-10- ... way&sr=8-4
I think he means the filter is placed in-line with the tubing. It this whole plastic piece, and not just a small rectangle like the regular filter.
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It won't go between the machine and the climateline hose, but it'll go between the hose and the mask. get a short extension if need be.babydinosnoreless wrote: ↑Thu Apr 18, 2019 11:56 pmThanks! Do you know if it will work with the climate line hoses ?metallikat36 wrote: ↑Thu Apr 18, 2019 11:52 pmI just ordered this:
https://www.amazon.com/Special-Pack-10- ... way&sr=8-4
I think he means the filter is placed in-line with the tubing. It this whole plastic piece, and not just a small rectangle like the regular filter.
Since I don't use the climateline hose, I've got the filter stuck on the back of my machine.
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Thanks. I will have to order one tomorrow.
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