About Allergies: Surviving Thanksgiving Day Allergies

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Allergies Allergies Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping From Daniel More, MD, your Guide to Allergies Later this week, many of us will travel to see family and friends to celebrate Thanksgiving. This will cause us to be staying in different environments that could expose us to all sorts of different allergic triggers. From hidden food allergens in the turkey stuffing, to Aunt Edna's pet cat, and from Uncle Ed's cigars to Grandma's dusty spare bedroom, your allergies could be in for more than you bargained for this Thanksgiving. Learn how to avoid these various allergens and irritants so you can truly be thankful this holiday season. How to Deal with Aunt Edna's Cat Many people have pets in their home that they are allergic to. There are many effective ways to control allergy symptoms without having to part ways with your best friend. Avoidance techniques allow many people to keep their pets, even inside of the home. See More About:  dog allergy  low allergen dogs  cat allergy Survive Uncle Ed's Cigar Smoke People who experience nasal symptoms after being exposed to strong odors, weather and temperature changes, and cigarette smoke have vasomotor rhinitis, a form of non-allergic rhinitis. People with vasomotor rhinitis are often treated as if they have allergies, but their symptoms don't get better with typical allergy medications, such as antihistamines. This is because histamine is not causing the symptoms. See More About:  perfume allergy  non-allergic rhinitis  bbq smoke allergy Stay in Grandma's Spare Bedroom Without Sneezing Dust mites are microscopic creatures that live in our bedding, pillows and mattresses and eat human dead skin flakes and synthetic materials. Many people can be allergic to dust mite droppings. Luckily, dust mite allergens are typically not airborne; these allergens are heavy and fall to the bed, floor and furniture. People with allergy to dust mites notice late night and early morning allergic rhinitis symptoms, after inhaling the dust mite particles over several hours. Since dust mites live year-round, the allergy is not typically a seasonal problem. See More About:  allergic rhinitis  allergen avoidance  antihistamines Allergies Ads Allergies Dust Mites Bed Allergies and Hives Allergy Treatment Allergy Symptoms Featured Articles Anaphylaxis Allergy Shots and Drops (Immunotherapy) Alternative Therapies in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Allergies Glossary of Terms Information on the Most Common Allergy Medications Allergy Basics   More from About.com 2011's Cutest Winter Boots Snuggly snow boots are essential for women who live in cold climates, but still want to put their best foot forward. More> 10 Budget Work Essentials Figuring out how to pay for a fabulous work wardrobe can be a challenge. These 10 mix-and-max essentials are all under $50. More> This newsletter is written by: Daniel More, MD Allergies Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Allergies newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads What are Allergies? Symptoms of Allergies Diagnosis of Allergies Treatment of Allergies Preventing Allergies Advertisement