Question 1

allergy tests i have taken, for food, pollen, trees, grass, weeds, is negative. so that mens i have no allergies? will my tongue ever swell? im scared

Accepted Answer

Allery: The diagnosis of allergy caused by allergic antibodies (ige) requires the presence of allergic antibody; typically detected by skin testing or blod testing (rast/ immunocap). No test is 100% sensitive; this means that some persons who have ige to a food or other allergen might be missed. Other types of allergy exist and a good example is celiac disease; a sensitivity to wheat caused by blood cells.

Question 2

what is this stuffy nose allergy from?  could it be both trees and grass or weeds?

Accepted Answer

Yes, or dust, mites: The best way to reach an answer is to be skin tested by an allergist, in the meantime you can use over the counter antihistamines and nose sprays, but not afrin (oxymetazoline).

Question 3

what is a grass allergy?

Accepted Answer

Like "hay fever": The allergic person breathes in the grass pollen and their body "thinks it is a foreign invader"..It over-reacts and the immune ells release histamine and other chemicals...This causes runny nose  itchy eyes  sneezing etc.

Question 4

what can i do to help a grass allergy?

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Depends on severity: Avoidance: stay indoors on hot, sunny, breezy days. Keep windows open only at night or use a/c. Use a/c in car.
Meds: otc antihistamines like claritin, allegra, zyrtec or Nasalcrom spray. Zaditor (ketotifen) for eyes. Presciptions: antihistamine or corticosteroid nasal sprays. Mast cell stabiliziing eye drops.
Immunotherapy: allergy shots really help for long-term treatment.

Question 5

is there any way around a grass allergy?

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Yes, several: Since avoiding grass pollen allergy can be impractical, medications such as antihistamines and nasal steroid sprays can be effective.  The best long term treatment approach is allergy injections.  An allergist can assist in reviewing risks and benefits of the options available.

Question 6

what would happen a grass allergy is not treated?

Accepted Answer

See below: The symptoms, either runny nose, sneezing, cough, or a rash, would not get any better, until the exposure is gone.

Question 7

what kinds and parts of grass cause a grass allergy?

Accepted Answer

Pollen: Grass allergy is most common in the late spring and early summer, and is caused by the pollen that is released during that time of year.

Question 8

what can be done for a child with a grass allergy  ?

Accepted Answer

A Lot: Depending on the age, there are many options. Medications include over the counter or prescription antihistamine, singulair (montelukast) or nasal steroids. Allergy shots may also be an option depending on the age and severity. I would recommend an evaluation by a board certified allergist to review your options.

Question 9

is it normal to get itchy after contact wih grass or is it a type of allergy?

Accepted Answer

Grass allergy: People should have itching from contact with grass until they are allergic to it.  I would also expect that this person would experience nasal and/or eye symptoms as well.

Question 10

what to do if i just found out i have a grass allergy. anyone know of any permanent cures for allergies?

Accepted Answer

Not for sure: Allergy shots will likely be your best bet. We don't know if the cure is permanent but in a recent study a high number of people who have had 3 or more years of allergy shots continued to do well 12 years after the injections were discontinued. Allergy shots are really one of the rare occasions when the benefits persist long after

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Allergy tests i have taken, for food, pollen, trees, grass, weeds, is negative. so that mens i have no allergies? will my tongue ever swell? im scared

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What is a grass allergy?

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What to do if i just found out i have a grass allergy. anyone know of any permanent cures for allergies?

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