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Old 04-11-2008, 08:23 AM
 
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Interesting. It's been the opposite for me. Growing up in the greater Los Angeles area I had horrible allergies. It actually got worse when I went to college in Santa Barbara, tho there was much less air pollution, because I'm significantly allergic to jasmine/honeysuckle (I've heard it by a variety of names) which was all over campus. It was there I started with asthma, but only allergy induced.

Allergies generally take 3 years to really kick in, and I've been in SA longer than that now and have not found I've had a problem. My allergies still exist, but they are much better than they were when I lived in So Cal.

I've lived in other states and countries before San Antonio, with only minor allergies.
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Old 04-14-2008, 07:14 AM
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I wonder if anyone has any info about San Antonio's air pollution in comparison with the rest of the country?
You can start with these air quality maps. Warning, it's not good for anywhere!

US Air Quality Gradebook - Maps
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Old 04-14-2008, 03:36 PM
 
Location: Hoover, AL
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I agree w/ the advice on getting allergy tested. If an allergy is the underlying cause, immunotherapy (allergy shots) might be a worth checking into. See an allergy specialist and get skin tested (more thorough/accurate than blood testing). Sorry if I'm telling you something you already know. I had my daughter tested last year because of chronic sinus infections. Fortunately, she hasn't had to deal w/ asthma so far. I decided to go with allergy shots because I was very uncomfortable with the alternative of keeping her on steroid nose sprays, antihistimines, and antibiotics all the time. Plus, the meds really didn't help that much, and we tried EVERYTHING.

I'm kind of in the same boat right now. However, it's not asthma--just severe allergies/sinus problems. We recently moved here from Alabama. My daughter has been on allergy shots since June of 07. She had improved dramatically....until we moved here. Her vaccine was mixed based on what she was allergic to in Alabama. Doesn't cover the specific kind of oak and cedar that is here, apparently???

Also, something I've just started researching is raw milk. I just found a source for quality, fresh, unprocessed, organic raw milk from local cows. There have been a few studies in highly respected journals in recent years that show a connection between drinking unpasteurized raw milk and a dramatic improvement in asthma and allergies. The study I saw cited was specifically related to asthma. You might want to check into it. I'm considering it for my family, but I have to talk to the farmer and some of his customers before I'd be brave enough to try it. Plus, it's not cheap--7.50 a gallon. Of course, I spent nearly $2000 out of pocket last year on testing and surgery. Plus, I hate the idea of my children taking medication ALL the time.
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Old 04-14-2008, 08:12 PM
 
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Also, something I've just started researching is raw milk. I just found a source for quality, fresh, unprocessed, organic raw milk from local cows. There have been a few studies in highly respected journals in recent years that show a connection between drinking unpasteurized raw milk and a dramatic improvement in asthma and allergies. The study I saw cited was specifically related to asthma. You might want to check into it. I'm considering it for my family, but I have to talk to the farmer and some of his customers before I'd be brave enough to try it. Plus, it's not cheap--7.50 a gallon. Of course, I spent nearly $2000 out of pocket last year on testing and surgery. Plus, I hate the idea of my children taking medication ALL the time.
Just be very very careful with raw milk. There are quite a few microorganisms that are not harmful to cows but are harmful to humans which are found in raw milk. You want to verify the cow's milk has been examined in some way to be sure it's free of these.
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Old 04-15-2008, 09:32 PM
 
Location: Hoover, AL
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Right, I understand that. That's why I'm still researching. I'm definitely not completely sold on raw milk yet. I totally get that some people would never consider it. I'm still very interested though--after considering the studies. I mean, everything has risks. Everytime I take my daughter for her allergy shots, I have to take an epi-pen because of the risk of anaphylactic shock. All the medication she was on before carried risks and side effects. Certainly there would be a risk to her health if she ends up needing sinus surgery again, yk? I can't imagine if I had to worry about the risks associated with asthma on top of all that. So weighing all those factors, I will continue to look into alternatives--especially natural alternatives.
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Old 02-27-2009, 09:53 AM
 
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Also, something I've just started researching is raw milk. I just found a source for quality, fresh, unprocessed, organic raw milk from local cows. There have been a few studies in highly respected journals in recent years that show a connection between drinking unpasteurized raw milk and a dramatic improvement in asthma and allergies. The study I saw cited was specifically related to asthma. You might want to check into it. I'm considering it for my family, but I have to talk to the farmer and some of his customers before I'd be brave enough to try it. Plus, it's not cheap--7.50 a gallon. Of course, I spent nearly $2000 out of pocket last year on testing and surgery. Plus, I hate the idea of my children taking medication ALL the time.
Would you mind sharing your raw milk source?
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Old 02-27-2009, 03:09 PM
 
Location: West Creek
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I sometimes clean my nose with that seawater treatment (found at CVS) it does wonders, I always sneeze at first sniff of freshly cut grass, Sometimes I havet to use a gas mask when I mow my lawn lol
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Old 02-27-2009, 03:47 PM
 
Location: San Antonio
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The neti-pot treatment that svg210 speaks of above is very effective for a lot of folks that have seasonal allergies and want to use a non medication type of treatment...

Neti pot for sinus health

The old saying is there are only two types of people in Texas....those WITH allergies, and those that are going to DEVELOP allergies! Sad, but mostly true.....
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Old 02-27-2009, 03:55 PM
 
Location: Fort Worth, Texas
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I had always heard it was the cedar trees in San Antonio that caused people with allergies and asthma such problems.

I love San Antonio but I have such bad allergies.
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Old 02-27-2009, 04:26 PM
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... I am worried that maybe we have made a mistake moving here, or that we will have to move because they may get worse. We lived in Dallas years ago without problems, but in Tulsa, Oklahoma we all had some allergies. Anyone have experience with this, or heard of people having this much problem here? Thank you- take care.

Lots of good stuff in the threads that Bowie posted! To update on my own kid's situation, we had about 8-10 months of getting his symptoms and treatments figured out. But for the last year, he's had NO flare ups. I attribute that to the wonderful care we received from the pulmonolgist our PCM referred us to. If you need her name, DM me and I'll look for it. I do know she's a TRICARE provider - if that matters. She really took the time to educate my son on the reasons he needs EACH of the meds (daily Claritin, Flonase, and advair) and how to recognize the need for the stronger stuff.
If you are still only dealing with a Primary Care doc, I'd suggest asking for a referral to a pediatric pulmonolgist.
Good Luck!
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