Question 1

can people develop an allergy to silk or synthetics more?

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Yes, if contact derm: It is possible to develop a contact sensitivity to various fabrics or synthetics.

Question 2

can i develop allergy symptoms later on in my life?

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Yes: While most people who develop allergies are children or young adults, a person is never too old to develop an allergy.  I have seen people in there 80's who developed dust allergies for the first time while in their 60's or 70's.  Medication allergies can occur any time, but especially in older people taking multiple medications.  Food allergies are less like to begin in the elderly.

Question 3

i'm just wondering, if you have a tropical fruit allergy is it typical to develop allergy to fresh string beans?

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Food allergy : When you have a real food allergy, you have more risk of developing other allergies including different food. Tropical fruit and string beans should not cross react. It is rare to have fruit allergy since fruit is not very allergenic. Most of the time, it is due to cross reactivity with pollens. An allergist can help you tease out all of those questions.

Question 4

can you develop allergy to latex?

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Yes: It is possible to develop allergy to latex, even in adulthood. Unfortunately, the testing for establishing a diagnosis is not as accurate as other allergy tests.

Question 5

can you develop allergy to ibuprofen after 20 yrs of use?

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Very unlikely: First of all true allergy to ibuprofen is rather rare . Secondly to develop such an allergy after 20 years is very very unlikely. HOWEVER INTOLERANCE  (GI symptoms etc) may develop at any time after using NSAIDS. Is this what you mean?
Dr Z

Question 6

is it possible to be poisoned or develop allergy to potassium iodine after two months? just realized there is 290 mcg in my daily prenatal that i'm taking for the past 2 months. i have hypothyroidism & been feeling a bit sick in my stomach lately.

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Unlikely: With hypothyroidism, you need to recheck your status daily, and if you feel nauseated on a daily basis, get a check up and maybe recheck your thyroid status with your endocrinologist as a safety measure. I doubt it’s the potassium iodide, but being vigilant is a good idea here

Question 7

what is a popular allergy?

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Common???: One of the most common allergens (things humans are allergic to) are dust mites, cat and dog dander, and various pollens.

Question 8

can an allergy to a cat get wore?

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Absolutely: Most allergies wax and wane over time.

Question 9

is there a way to cure allergies ?

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Control but no cure: Identification and avoidance are still the gold standard of allergy control but not always possible. 
There are multiple options regarding treatment to control symptoms and improve your quality of life.
I recommend a consultation with an allergist.

Question 10

how do i know if i have a allergy?

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An office visit : An office visit to an allergist would help. Diagnosing allergy is based on symptoms and confirmed by allergy test.

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