Dr. Kuo-Chian Chang

Allergy and Immunology 54 years experience

When : When you mean "allergy treatments" you probably mean allergy injection therapy that gives serial injections of things that a person is allergic to fro... Read More

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A 18-year-old female asked:

I am not sure if my predicament stems from an allergic reaction or something more serious..? good evening, i'm not sure how in depth i should go into the subject of this question however i seem to be in quite a conundrum. during the weekend, i stayed at

Allergy and Immunology 54 years experience

The : The possibility is low that cat allergens that are introduced to your private area during intimate moment or walking around in tights all day were the... Read More

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Are my swollen lips due to a fish allergy? for the second time in two weeks i've woken up with swollen lips. at first i thought it was because my lips were really chapped, or seasonal allergies. but when it happened for the second time this morning i go

Allergy and Immunology 54 years experience

The : The swollen lips are not likely due to salmon you ate the night before. It is called angioedema. There are many causes of angioedema. Food allergy re... Read More

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A 28-year-old female asked:

Is there a cure for chronic hives and angioderma? have been suffering from chronics hives for almost 4 years now and no medicines are giving me a permenant relieve. my allergist hasnt done an allergy test to find out if i have a serve allergy to any certa

Allergy and Immunology 54 years experience

Chronic : Chronic hives occur up to 1% of population, more commonly in adults. It is a self-limited disease. According to university based research, about 30-50... Read More

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A female asked:

What are symptoms of sinus infection? i am dizzy and having blurred vision. no runny nose, no headache, a slight pressure on the bridge of my nose. i feel like i am coming off of a merry go round..

Allergy and Immunology 54 years experience

Your : Your symptoms do not suggest a sinus infection. Acute sinus infection mostly commonly follows a cold. After 10-14 days of a cold, and cold symptoms ... Read More

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A 21-year-old female asked:

Do eating foods you are allergic to keep your body from absorbing dietary protein? i am allergic to beans and soy, but am trying to be a vegetarian. if i eat foods i am allergic to, do i get protein from them, or does my allergy prevent absorption?

Allergy and Immunology 54 years experience

It : It depends on what kind of allergic reactions you have to beans and soy. The absorption of protein from foods may be affected by the allergic reacti... Read More

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