Question 1

how rare is anaphylaxis to other foods besides peanuts or seafood?

Accepted Answer

Milk, egg, tree nuts: In adults tree nut allergy, especially cashew & pistachio relatively common. In infants and children cow's milk protein allergy is more common than peanut allergy. Egg, sesame, and tree nut allergy also common. Other common food allergens in children are wheat, corn, and soy, .

Question 2

im allergic to seafood. i was at a restaurant and two people at my table ordered seafood. can smelling their food being brought out cause anaphylaxis?

Accepted Answer

: No

Question 3

how long after exposure/ingestion of a substance (eg nuts/seafood ect.) does anaphylactic shock occur, if someone is allergic?  minutes? hours?

Accepted Answer

Allergy types: There are different types of allergic reactions. By definition, anaphylaxis occurs very rapidly after exposure to an allergen - usually within minutes and usually severe and possibly life-threatening. Then there are other types of hypersensitivity reactions that can occur over hours, days or even weeks from exposure time!

Question 4

are there some genetic reasons i get anaphylaxis off and on?

Accepted Answer

Poss food allergy: The symptoms of anaphylaxis can begin as swelling of the head and neck area, tightness in the throat or chest, rash or flushing, or hoarseness (among others) and are very serious!  if they recur then you may have an undiagnosed food allergy or an allergy to a certain chemical or medication.  You must be aware of your surroundings, your symptoms and what your eat.  See an allergist asap!

Question 5

what tests can get done to rule out any and all allergies? im petrified of anaphylaxis and want my normal life back! i can't eat or use anything now!

Accepted Answer

Allergies: Skin testing for allergies is used to identify the substances that are causing your allergy symptoms. It is often performed by applying an extract of an allergen to your skin, scratching or pricking the skin to allow exposure, and then evaluating the skin's reaction. See an allergist and get tested to see what you are allergic too.

Question 6

if i was allergic to cephalosporins when i take it how long until i would get anaphylaxis?

Accepted Answer

Anaphylaxis: Some individuals who repeatedly take an antibiotic don't eventually get anaphylaxis. It is always a possibiity. I dont recommend taking something repeatedly if you know you are allergic to it.

Question 7

anaphylaxis from few foods since 2013. gave family info material but they don't seem to get that their carelessness may kill me. how can i get thru?

Accepted Answer

Joint consult: The next time you see your allergist, ask the most tursted family member(s) to come along to see the gravity of your issue.  In the meanwhile, be sure to have at leat 2 epinephrine autoinjectors with you at all times.

Question 8

if a person don't have any allergies. what are the chances to get anaphylaxis? im afraid of this, but there is no reason. i don't have any allergies!

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Without having been exposed to an allergen and having developed allergies to an allergen, it is unlikely to develop anaphylaxis from the first exposure. Consult an allergist for allergy testing to see if there are any allergens that you are allergic to and need to be aware of.

Question 9

is it possible to be allergic to ethanol and get anaphylaxis to it? i know its rare but is it possible?

Accepted Answer

Alcohol: It is possible to be allergic to the foods that the alcohol is made from: wheat for beer; potatoes for vodka; etc.... It could be a food allergy. See an allergist.

Question 10

i have takenadvil many times  before, can i get anaphylaxis from it? i also have asthma. i have a bad headache right now.

Accepted Answer

Advil (ibuprofen): If so far you had no reaction from , unlikely you will react later, few do, but one can't tell who will, better be cautious though with all NSAIDs and aspirin, if you have asthma, some asthmatics do react and get asthma flare ups when exposed to NSAIDs, try acetaminophen instead, you need to be evaluated though for the cause of your headaches, could be your sinuses, see an allergist, good luck

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Im allergic to seafood. i was at a restaurant and two people at my table ordered seafood. can smelling their food being brought out cause anaphylaxis?

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How long after exposure/ingestion of a substance (eg nuts/seafood ect.) does anaphylactic shock occur, if someone is allergic? minutes? hours?

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Are there some genetic reasons i get anaphylaxis off and on?

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What tests can get done to rule out any and all allergies? im petrified of anaphylaxis and want my normal life back! i can't eat or use anything now!

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If i was allergic to cephalosporins when i take it how long until i would get anaphylaxis?

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Anaphylaxis from few foods since 2013. gave family info material but they don't seem to get that their carelessness may kill me. how can i get thru?

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If a person don't have any allergies. what are the chances to get anaphylaxis? im afraid of this, but there is no reason. i don't have any allergies!

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Is it possible to be allergic to ethanol and get anaphylaxis to it? i know its rare but is it possible?

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I have takenadvil many times before, can i get anaphylaxis from it? i also have asthma. i have a bad headache right now.

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