RE: inhalation/consumption ... depends on the person and the allergy. I have
an anaphylactic response either way, often faster and worse with inhalation
than with consumption, but no guarantees. But then, if I get it on my skin,
I look like I got into some poison ivy, too! Apparently it does the same
basic thing in my lungs if I breathe it in. But, every person is different. 

Re: 2 5-mg chewable Singulair ... yep, that's what I take! :)

I'm very interested to know I'm not the only one. How common is a reaction
to the pharmaceutical grade lactose in medicines???

Thank you for replying!
Weavre Cooper

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Subject: Re: any thoughts on prescriptions containing dairy?

Note that inhaling lactose might elicit responses differently than 
eating it. I tend to think the latter could be more risky. No proof, though.

Also note that each form of a medication can be formulated 
differently. Those of us who have trouble with the lactose in the 10 
mg Singular tablets (adult strength) can change to 2- 5mg children's 
chewables, which (currently) are not formulated with lactose.

Mark