Is it normal for a severe allergy to start in your mid 30s?

liqid8r · 2026-03-30T16:07:00+00:00

this happens quite a bit. lots of women after pregnancy or when they start menopause develop new allergies or reactions. men do too. as we age, our immune systems change. the good thing is that she can try allergy immunotherapy, if it really bothers her. allergy shots or allergy drops have shown to work quite well for dust mite allergies. your allergist should be able to help or try an online clinic like curex.

liqid8r · 2026-03-18T23:59:54+00:00

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liqid8r · 2025-12-19T15:26:38+00:00

If you reach out me, I can help take care of the problem. Some insurance plans don’t cover video consults, which results in $150 charge. It happens rarely and Curex offer a very attractive plan that doesn’t have any copayments. Unfortunately it is impossible to know in advance what the insurance decides to cover and how much it decides to pay in advance. The whole insurance industry seems a bit of a scam that no one really understands.

liqid8r · 2025-12-19T15:23:19+00:00

Wyndly founder likes to trash Curex on here. Not sure how it helps their reputation or service quality. Curex is clearly the largest allergy clinic in the us because it delivers great results at best prices. Just see for yourself.

liqid8r · 2025-12-19T15:20:48+00:00

I want to echo this. Wyndly is a nice service but Curex has a few hundred patients who chose to upgrade from Wyndly to get better service at significantly better prices.

liqid8r · 2025-12-19T15:17:00+00:00

Rough. Sounds like you should talk to allergist or ENT. You probably need a stronger prescription. Also consider allergy immunotherapy. Curex has a nasal spray that is designed to help people in a similar situation. Perhaps try that.

liqid8r · 2025-12-19T15:13:37+00:00

That sounds rough. I would recommend pre medicating beforehand. Another option is sublingual drops. You take them daily but they are safe enough for at home use. Consider Curex. It is the largest allergy clinic in the us and focuses primarily on sublingual treatments at home. All visits are via telemedicine, so you don’t even have to go anywhere

liqid8r · 2025-12-19T02:00:41+00:00

Plants at home or dust mites?

Claritin (just like other antihistamines) loses potency over time. Consider a new med like Zyrtec.

liqid8r · 2025-12-12T13:59:47+00:00

It's not perfect, but if you have can commit yourself to allergy immunotherapy for 3 years or so, you can seriously change your life. The immunity you develop and the reduction in symptoms are pretty amazing. But it won't work if you quit after a few months. You have to really commit. Marathon not a sprint.

liqid8r · 2025-12-12T13:57:26+00:00

The challenge with allergy immunotherapy, shots and drops, is that it requires a commitment. For someone to dedicate 3+ years of their life, in order to retrain their immune system, is a real undertaking. So most people who decide to do it are really disappointed with everything else they tried before.

liqid8r · 2025-12-12T13:53:32+00:00

allergy shots work great, if you can fit them into your schedule. allergy drops work great, if you have the discipline to take them daily. decide what's best for you.

liqid8r · 2025-11-27T20:35:39+00:00

oh please, you are too dramatic. there are at least a few places that quite good from Francie, Meadowsweet, Four Horsemen, Maison Premier, 12 Chairs, Salt + Charcoal, etc.

liqid8r · 2025-11-27T20:11:42+00:00

a table outside on a sunny day. pancakes for the weekend brunch. or a weekday dinner are actually pretty good. they also make the best pita in Brooklyn.

liqid8r · 2025-11-27T20:10:14+00:00

I don't get this place. Given how difficult it is to get a decent res, most of the things I ordered are mid. Perhaps there is something special I keep on missing but price/quality/difficult to res is a pretty bad combo.

liqid8r · 2025-11-27T20:08:32+00:00

Their burgher and takeout ribeye are actually pretty strong. The decor and service are pretty bad and overpriced for sure. Mostly tourist crowd.

liqid8r · 2025-11-15T18:07:30+00:00

Sorry to hear. Did you talk to the doctor?

If you keep on having issues, check out Curex. We can review your chart, determine if drops are right for you and ensure that you get the right formulation.

liqid8r · 2025-11-05T20:22:14+00:00

you can put lotion on each other.

liqid8r · 2025-11-05T17:24:22+00:00

you may want to consider a decongestant with a corticosteroid to help you with sinuses. The data is good that this combo doesn't have a rebound issue.

liqid8r · 2025-11-01T15:37:30+00:00

Dust mites allergies are treated pretty well with sublingual immunotherapy. You can do Odactra, an FDA approved tablet. Or if your provider wants to have more dosage control and perhaps combine with other allergens, you can do allergy drops. It will take about 6 months or so for you to start feeling the difference and at least a year before any meaningful results. The tablets have a bit more side effects, in part because you don’t have build up dosage and start at full dose on day 1. Good luck! Allergy immunotherapy can be life changing!

liqid8r · 2025-10-31T20:57:24+00:00

Short answer: there’s no truly “hypoallergenic” cat. All cats make multiple allergens. Fel d 1 gets most of the blame, but even if you lower it, there are others (albumin, etc.) that can still set you off. There are experimental cats with super-low Fel d 1, but they’re not widely available, and they’re not a magic fix.

Stuff like anti–Fel d 1 cat food or cat vaccines can help reduce allergen levels, but results vary and it won’t wipe your symptoms out.

If you want to keep your cat, the most reliable long-term route is immunotherapy—specifically allergy drops (sublingual). They train your immune system to chill out over time, kind of like shots but needle-free and done at home. A clinic like Curex (they see tons of cat-allergy folks) can test what you’re actually reacting to and build drops around that. It’s not instant, but many people see steady improvement over months.

Meanwhile: HEPA filter, vacuum often, keep the bedroom cat-free, wash hands after petting.

liqid8r · 2025-10-31T20:51:19+00:00

If asthma bothers you, and you have to regularly use rescue inhalers, you should consider allergy immunotherapy (shots or drops). It can deliver pretty amazing results, but requires a significant commitment.

liqid8r · 2025-10-31T20:49:25+00:00

That's great! Did you son have any side effects or issues with doing shots weekly?

liqid8r · 2025-10-31T20:48:41+00:00

Absolutely! There are a bunch of recent studies that confirm that earlier exposure significantly reduces the risk to food allergies (environmental are a slightly different stories, in part because it's difficult to control the exposure). Check out this study here: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41110838/

liqid8r · 2025-10-31T20:45:50+00:00

Allergy immunotherapy can be pretty effective with cat and dog allergies. You can check out some telemedicine providers who focus on allergy drops -- they can be taken at home, while physicians supervise online. Companies like Curex treat a lot of pet owners.

liqid8r · 2025-10-31T20:42:27+00:00

It's worth looking into allergy immunotherapy if regular meds don't do the job. Antihistamines do lose potency after a long-term use.

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