Question 1

what causes allergy?

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Immune reaction: Your immune system normally makes igg antibodies that recognize foreign proteins.  In patients with allergy, the immune system switches to making a ige antibodies for certain proteins.  The ige antibodies act as a detector of the specific protein that they are made to react with and trigger the allergic response when they come in contact with that protein.

Question 2

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 3

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 4

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 5

can allergies cause chronic coughing?

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Yes: Allergies can cause chronic coughing, but a doctor will evaluate to look for other causes. Asthma (some people cough but don't wheeze), gastroesophageal reflux (heartburn), allergic rhinitis (allergies in nose), non-allergic rhinitis (runny nose with negative allergy tests), TB (tuberculosis infection), throat cancer, lung cancer, sinusitis, drug side effects, etc... Can all cause chronic cough.

Question 6

what could cause allergies all year long?

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All year long.: Most commonly dust mites and molds and pets. In rare cases, what you work around.

Question 7

were my allergies caused by exposure to glade?

Accepted Answer

Fragrance "allergy": More details please. Are you saying use of a household aerosol scent was associated with upper respiratory symptoms? Many find fragrances quite irritating and trigger rhinitis. It can be very specific; patients have told me only certain perfumes or colognes bother them - after I point out that I notice they are wearing fragrance during the office visit. If other, let us know.

Question 8

what causes you to have dark chocolate allergies?

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Milk or peanut: Allergy to chocolate is usually a reaction to milk or a nut/peanut ingredient.  True chocolate allergy to the cacao bean is unusual but seen more common in workers who process the beans rather than consumers who eat chocolate.

Question 9

what could cause a sudden onset of basic allergies?

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Depends ...: It's a little hard to answer without knowing the symptoms you developed..Where you live...Have you had changes at home(ie. Got 3 new cats or?). But, anyone can develop allergies at almost any age. Depending on your symptoms there are good over the counter medicines to try(allegra, zyrtec, nasalcrom, (cromolyn) zaditor)..But always read the labels. Here's a good website to check out:    www.Acaai.Org.

Question 10

do dogs or cats cause more allergies? we want a pet.

Accepted Answer

Tough answer: Both dogs and cats can cause allergy problems. If one does not have problems around dogs and cats now then it probably ok to get a dog or cat. If dogs or cats cause problems now then it would be prudent not to get a per.

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