Question 1

i want to take centrum silver multivitamins. the ingredients on the box say it has acacia in in. i have allergies to the acacia tree. is it the same?

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Yes and no, but...: Acacia does come from acaia trees, but even if you are allergic to the pollen of acacia trees it does not mean you'd react to acacia in the vitamin. BUT there are many multivits that are FAR better than Centrum Silver. For my detailed critique of Centrum see http://tinyurl.com/mzrkbx8 
For independent ratings of 101 brands of multivits see http://multivitaminguide.org/
Any of the top 35 are great.

Question 2

can allergy be cured?

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Controlled: Allergy can be controlled with avoidance of known sources of allergy (pets, pollen, etc), medication taken consistently, and perhaps allergy shots. However we are not able to "cure allergy" but these measures help restore a good quality of life.

Question 3

symptoms of allergies?

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Allergy symptoms: Allergies can cause a large variety of symptoms: most common is hay fever (molds, dust, pollen) with watery runny nose, watery eyes & itching, nasal itch, sneezing, and congestion. Plant/tree/grass allergies can cause eczema, a skin rash, as can food allergies. Aerosolized allergens (pet dander, pollen, etc.) can cause asthma with chest tightness and wheezing.

Question 4

can allergy be treated?

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Yes: The most important treatment for allergies is identification and avoidance as possible.  For environmental allergies, new generation antihistamines, nasal steroid sprays and allergy injections are current standard of care.  Food allergy treatment is avoidance and Epinephrine in case of an accidental exposure.  Research is being done on food oral desensitization, but not yet ready for "prime time".

Question 5

can i outgrow my allergies?

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Yes: It is possible to outgrow any allergy, though some are more likely than others.

Question 6

does dolfenal causes allergy?

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NSAIDs: Dolfenal contains Mefenamic Acid which is an NSAID (nonsteroid anti-inflammatory drug) in the same general class as Ibuprofen or aspirin.   Some people can have severe allergic reactions to these medications leading to hives, asthma or even anaphylaxis.  If a person is allergic to aspirin, Ibuprofen or other nsaids talk with your doctor first.

Question 7

what are good allergy reliefs?

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Several: Over the counter you have allegra, zyrtec and Claritin and saline nasal spray. Prescription medications are numerous and the ltimate in long term relief is allergen desensitization. See an allergist to discus. Your options.

Question 8

what causes an allergy attack?

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Acute allergy.: There are actually different types like the delayed ones. The common ones are the acute allergic reaction. You have allergy cells (eosinophils, basophils, mast) with receptors on the surface. The allergen (the cause) binds to those receptors, the cells lyse, recruit other cells, but the contents cause the blood vessels and surrounding tissue to react and cause the wheal and flare reaction.

Question 9

what causes allergies in people?

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Immune response : People with allergies have an exaggerated immune response to an allergen like venom in a bee sting or cat saliva proteins found on fur or dander. When these allergens bind to receptors on the immune cells they cause a cascade of events to occur that result in various allergy symptoms like itchy eyes, runny nose, swelling, hives, and anaphylaxis in extreme cases.

Question 10

how is xevor tablet for allergy?

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Antihistamine: Xevor is a brand name for levo-cetirizine.  This antihistamine is the mirror-image isomer of Cetirizine (zyrtec).  Theoretically, the r-isomers are the "active" part of the medication, so less medication should provide similar relief.   It should work as well or perhaps better than zyrtec.

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