Question 1

can sulfites allergy cause asthma if you never had asthma before?

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Sulfites...: ...Can trigger an attack in preexisting asthma; i don't think they can start asthma from scratch.

Question 2

i am confused. i have sulfa allergy since childhood, does it mean i also have allergy to sulfite in foods and sulfate in water? or are they different elements?

Accepted Answer

: These do have different molecular structures so allergy to one does not automatically mean allergy to the others.

Question 3

i have an allergy to sulfur antibiotics and was told i must avoid all sulfates and sulfites example magnesium and zinc sulfate, even epsom salts?

Accepted Answer

Wrong advice: A sulfa allergy does not mean you would be automatically allergic to sulfates or sulfides.

Question 4

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 5

what are cedar allergy symptoms?

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Cedar.: Cedar symptoms are the same as any other inhalent allergy. If you are asthmatic, it may cause asthma, it may cause nasal or eye allergies just like ragweed. It does not cause a fever unless there is a complication. Sometimes cedar allergic patients have problems with other similar trees such as christmas boughs or trees.A tip off is that it affects patients in the winter months.

Question 6

how can i stop cat allergy symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Many treatments: First, cat avoidance would help. If that's not practical, you could treat with over-the-counter antihistamines (cetirizine or fexofenadine), prescription nasal sprays, or allergy shots.

Question 7

what are the symptoms of food allergy?

Accepted Answer

4 Main symptoms: 1) skin – hives (welts), swelling of face/lips, or even hands and feet, itching 2) breathing – shortness of breath, wheezing, tightening of airway, chest tightness, neck tightness 3) gastrointestinal – violent vomiting and abdominal pain 4) heart and vascular – decreased blood pressure leading to fainting.

Question 8

symptoms of allergies besides pink skin?

Accepted Answer

Several: Pinkness (or redness) along with itching, puffy red bumps along with may other findings can suggest an allergy.  Having this looked at would help you narrow down the diagnosis.

Question 9

what are the symptoms of a dairy allergy?

Accepted Answer

Dairy allergy: You mean cows milk allergy.In neonatal period when cow based formula is used the babies can present with milk protein allrgy, it presents with bloody stools.Beyond newborn dairy allergy can cause rash and itcing, and some people can not tolerate milkdue to lactose intolerance which is really not allergy, but their inability to digest lactose as the have deficiency of enzyme lactase.

Question 10

symptoms of titanium allergy or toxicity?

Accepted Answer

none: To my knowlege titanium is biologically inert meaning it cannot cause an allergic reaction. However, if you have dental implants placed it is possible that the implants are failing or need to be looked at by your dentist.

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