Antihistamines As the name indicates, an antihistamine counters the effects of histamine, which is released by the mast cells in the body''s tissues and contributes to allergy symptoms. For many years, antihistamines have proven useful in relieving sneezing and itching in the nose, throat, and eyes and in reducing nasal swelling and drainage. Many people who take antihistamines experience some distressing side effects: drowsiness and loss of alertness and coordination. In children, such reactions can be misinterpreted as behavior problems. During the last few years, however, antihistamines that cause fewer of these side effects have become available by prescription. These new nonsedating antihistamines are as effective as other antihistamines in preventing riceprotein histamine-induced symptoms, but do so without causing sleepiness.

In 1990 study in San Diego, CA the 5 active subjects with allergic riceprotein rhinitis had a lowered total serum IgE from Day 0 to Day 90 while 4 placebo subjects, (2 with allergic rhinitis, 1 with asthma and 1 with both), had flat or increased IgE levels.4 In a randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled study of symptoms and serum IgE levels in San Diego, CA in mid-1991, subjects had allergic rhinitis and/or asthma. Serum was drawn at Day 0 and Day 30. Seven of the 10 active treated subjects had a reduction in total serum IgE levels. In 10 placebo treated subjects, 5 had levels of total serum IgE that stayed the same (plus or minus 5%), 3 decreased and 2 increased.5 Statistical analysis of the open-label study as well as the double-blind randomized placebo controlled study have shown a significant effect of vitamin B12 in lowering serum IgE concentrations.

Feeling fine in general, allergy symptoms improved. C. T. Have been doing a lot better. Lisa L. So far, so good. Andy G. Felt congested, but improved. Richard R. Feeling fine. No problems. Roland H. Feel OK as far as allergies. Angel P. I felt relief after the treatment, and still feeling better. A. V. I feel OK, but have a little congestion. Carlin R. Feel better than before. Art P. Feel good - continue with sinusitis Bob M. Feeling moderate. Gustavo M. Much better. Alejandro M. What Patients Said After More Than Two Months All my symptoms seem to have gone. Margareth Z. For the first time after taking the treatment, I felt like my life was my own. After 20 years I was able to go out in traffic and high winds with little or no bad effects. I could even tolerate gas lawn mowers. I was able to walk around without huffing and puffing. Pain in throat and lungs disappeared. riceprotein Getting air in lungs.