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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| sinus problems and cough | 5/5/2007 | Ruud |
| Q: I had suffered from hayfever as as child, but it had pretty much cleared up in my early 20s. Since ... A: Dampness can cause severe allergic reactions. This is slightly beyond my expertise, but if you can ... | ||
| red stuff in flim | 5/2/2007 | Ruud |
| Q: I just got over a bad head cold/flu and the cold that I am spitting up has read stuff in it. Is that ... A: If it's very small amounts, you shouldn't worry about it. You probably have some very, very ... | ||
| What should i do | 3/31/2007 | Ruud |
| Q: i've just recently gotten beater from this "flu" that was going around, but i dont think it was a ... A: You seem to suffer from hayfever. Hayfever is an allergy to pollen produced by plants. Dairy is ... | ||
| Sinuses? | 3/31/2007 | Ruud |
| Q: I am expirincing a load of symptoms my doctor says are due to inflamed sinuses. I have odd on and ... A: If your GP isn't helping you, you should see someone else. Blood in your mucus could be from blowing ... | ||
| infection or just allergies? | 3/28/2007 | Ruud |
| Q: I've had hayfever (pollen I think) for as long as I can remember. Since I moved to the UK 14 months ... A: In my experience, phlegm and mucus is formed when the body tries to rid itself of something it ... | ||
| SINUS PROBS | 3/26/2007 | Ruud |
| Q: I RECOVERED FRM THE FLU BOUT A MONTH AGO AND THEN MY SINUSES GO INFECTED AND I COULDNT BREATH ... A: Cut all the medication unless it's required for survival. All these sprays only serve to aggravate ... | ||
| Dairy allergy | 3/19/2007 | Ruud |
| Q: I have a diagnosed respiratory allergy to milk. This is difficult to comprehend since my symptoms ... A: In the western world, it's not extremely common. But outside of the western world, worldwide, about ... | ||
| allergy testing | 3/17/2007 | Ruud |
| Q: I will be having a skin test for allergies next Friday. The test covers grasses, trees, weeds, and ... A: It seems to me that if you are told to not take antihistamines, and the pill you are taking does not ... | ||
| breathing | 3/15/2007 | Ruud |
| Q: I have been having some trouble lately with my ears filling up with fluid or air and when this ... A: This is a very tough situation you're in. I don't think it has a lot to do with allergies, but with ... | ||
| Sinus problem | 3/5/2007 | Ruud |
| Q: I have had Sinus infections about 3-4 times a year (I am a chimney and wear a mask) I have had sinus ... A: The best thing for you to do is probably to change your diet somewhat. Gradually reduce the intake ... | ||
| allergy | 3/4/2007 | Ruud |
| Q: FYI, I add Apple Cider Vinegar to my (freshly) made carrot/apple juice to counter the sugar. I ... A: Fruit sugar isn't really bad for you, what I meant was white processed sugar. (By the way, your ... | ||
| allergy | 3/4/2007 | Ruud |
| Q: I have allergies for the first this year. It's a pollen allergy (maybe cedar). I American but have ... A: First off, you're going to have to examine if anything is different in your life. New house? New ... | ||
| Allergies | 2/21/2007 | Ruud |
| Q: I need to clear my throat quite often & also cough a little.Any holistic remidies?I am taking ... A: In general, you can decrease the amount of dairy in your diet. Try to elimate it alltogether. Also ... | ||
| nasal problems | 2/7/2007 | Ruud |
| Q: i have some sort of a nasal problem. my nose gets clogged and it gets hard for me to breathe. my ... A: Sounds to me like you have hayfever. Hayfever is an allergy to pollen. What helps a lot is cutting ... | ||
| Ongoing chest infection | 1/16/2007 | Ruud |
| Q: I have had a chest infection for about 4 months. but it started when I got back from faleraki, and ... A: I think you're not giving yourself enough rest to get over the infection. You need to rest and stay ... | ||
| Pet Allergies | 1/12/2007 | Ruud |
| Q: So I am allergic to my roommate Shih Tzu, which is supposed to be hypoallergenic. She really needs ... A: Shi Tzus are indeed not linked to directly causing allergies, however, since they are dogs with lots ... | ||
| sinus problems | 1/8/2007 | Ruud |
| Q: Sometimes when i breath through my nose or blow my nose my sence of smell and taste are altered. I ... A: It sounds to me that you have some fairly thick mucus lodged in your nasal cavities. Mucus is salty ... | ||
| Chronic Sinitus | 1/8/2007 | Ruud |
| Q: And thank you for taking the time to read this. Let's start with the required information. I'm ... A: I'm very sorry to hear about all your troubles. Hopefully I can help you get at least a little ... | ||
| eyelid bumps | 1/2/2007 | Ruud |
| Q: You helped me once before with allergy problems I hope you can help with this. I have had terrible ... A: The human body acts in many different ways to get rid of things it sees as toxins. With your bad ... | ||
| Weird Smell in my Nose | 12/8/2006 | Ruud |
| Q: Since Saturday I have had this weird smell of smoke in my nose whenever I'm indoors. Sometimes it ... A: Smelling things that are not there can have several different causes. I strongly recommend you see a ... | ||
| wet face feeling | 12/5/2006 | Ruud |
| Q: from under my eyes in a triangle down to my chin feels wet but is actually dry. nothing to wipe ... A: To me this sounds like a medical problem. You need to get a second opinion from another doctor. ... | ||
| adenoid surgery gone bad | 11/28/2006 | Ruud |
| Q: My 6yr old son had his adenoids and tonsils taken out on 8/29/06 because of an enormous amount of ... A: Unfortunately I can't answer all of your questions, I am not a medical doctor. However, I find it ... | ||
| Allergies/Asthma | 11/15/2006 | Ruud |
| Q: I do 20 to 30 minutes of cardio every day before my weight training, (bike, eliptical unit and ... A: You obviously live a healthy life. But it also seems that you are getting a very high dose of ... | ||
| end of my rope | 11/14/2006 | Ruud |
| Q: i have bad allergies...i know this because every so often when im at the end of my rope with allergy ... A: Your problems are awful, I hope I can give you a little advice that will help you. You obviously ... | ||
| Allergies/Asthma | 11/14/2006 | Ruud |
| Q: I have severe allergies and i have asthma which i think is caused by allergies. I wheeze most of the ... A: I don't know much about cortisone shots, except that they fight the symptom of something, rather ... | ||
| CANT GET HELP | 11/10/2006 | Ruud |
| Q: CAN ALLERGIES CAUSE INTERMITTENT PAIN AT THE SKULL BASE? A: It's more likely that your pains are caused by muscle tension, which, in turn, can be caused by ... | ||
| allergies | 10/30/2006 | Ruud |
| Q: I recently woke up with swollen eyelids, the left eye more swollen then the right. I feel like my ... A: Try the following: Remove all dairy products from your diet. This includes but is not limited to: ... | ||
| Food Allergy | 10/25/2006 | Ruud |
| Q: I'm 28 years girl. Not married, but engaged. I have started to suffer from eating any kind of Sweets ... A: Sugar is bad for you. Stop eating it. Substitute it with Stevia, a natural sweetener. Dairy (milk, ... | ||
| allergies to chemicals in the home | 10/23/2006 | Ruud |
| Q: Got new nylon Karastan carpet and a Healthy Choice pad over concrete floor. The smell was very ... A: Honestly this is beyond my expertise. But the most logical solution would be to remove the nylon ... | ||
| Swollen eyelids | 10/16/2006 | Ruud |
| Q: I think you are exactly right! My husband incouraged me to stop dairy. I consume massive amounts of ... A: Bone health depends on two things. First and foremost, level of physical activity. If you sit on the ... | ||
| Swollen eyelids | 10/15/2006 | Ruud |
| Q: May runny eyes. June swollen lower eyelids. August terrible post nasal drip. Was given prednisone, ... A: Allergies consist of two things. On one hand, there is the fact that the body is overly sensitive to ... | ||
| Allergy swollen eyes | 10/2/2006 | Ruud |
| Q: My bottom eyeslids are swollen (puffy). Started in July with lots of tearing. I have just started on ... A: There are toxins in your body and your body is trying to get rid of them. In your case, your body is ... | ||
| Why does my nose run every morning? | 9/24/2006 | Ruud |
| Q: I believe I'm in good health. I don't know if I'm allergic to anything, but for some reason, my nose ... A: You could be mildly allergic to mites. Pillows are usually full of mite droppings. Try replacing ... | ||
| constant throat claring with flim | 9/8/2006 | Ruud |
| Q: all day long constant clearing of the throat and spitting up a flim.Iam a non ... A: Get yourself tested for allergies. Try to further reduce dairy. Milk, cheese, yoghurt, butter, ... | ||
| ears nose and throat q | 9/6/2006 | Ruud |
| Q: i had a very bad ear infection 2 years ago which led to a sinus infection a course of antibiotics ... A: I would definitely go back to your doctor again, maybe get a second opinion. To relieve the ... | ||
| Cat Dander Allergies | 9/2/2006 | Ruud |
| Q: I am allergic to cat dander, but I won't give up my 2 cats. My allergies are tolerable but they can ... A: A lot of people can and will benefit from removing dairy from their diet. Dairy contains a substance ... | ||
| Breathing Difficulty | 8/24/2006 | Ruud |
| Q: About 4 weeks ago my wife developed a cough. It has not improved. In fact, it has become worse. ... A: This is really tough, because I think your wife really needs medical help. Is there some kind of ... | ||
| Cat Allergy | 8/17/2006 | Ruud |
| Q: I have been having problems, upper respitory type, ever sinse we adopted Ozzie our 10 week old ... A: Allergies of this type are often caused by dairy. Remove all dairy from your diet and your symptoms ... | ||
| Vocal remedies without Ragweed | 7/22/2006 | Ruud |
| Q: Hope that in your knowledge you might know the answer to this... I am looking for some vocal ... A: If you can tolerate honey, try drinking a few cups of tea with honey for a couple of days. Or gargle ... | ||
| Constant throat clearing | 7/20/2006 | Ruud |
| Q: My husband has to contantly clear his throat. He says that he has a contant flim in his throat and ... A: It sounds very much like allergies. The symptoms of allergies are caused by histamines, which is why ... | ||
Respiratory: Allergies & Sinus Problems
Answers by Expert:
Ruud
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
I can answer all sorts of questions related to hayfever and the effects of different foods on the condition.
Experience
I have suffered from various (pollen, mites, dander) allergies since the age of 7, but due to a change in diet, I've managed to suppress almost all of the symptoms.
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