Question 1

what is the definition or description of: enfuvirtide allergy?

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Enfuvirtide allergy: Enfuvirtide   is antiretroviral drug that is used in conjunction with other medicines to treat HIV. For adverse/allergic reactions see:  https://www.drugs.com/sfx/enfuvirtide-side-effects.html

Question 2

how effective is enfuvirtide for treating hiv?

Accepted Answer

Yes and no: Fuzeon (enfuvirtide) is a fusion inhibitor.  It is not a first line agent in the treatment of HIV.  Firstly, its an injection.  Secondly, its twice a day.  Thirdly, almost everyone that uses Fuzeon (enfuvirtide) get a reaction at the site of injection.  So just because its effective doesn't mean its a practical choice for most people.  Finally, it requires refrigeration.

Question 3

is amyone familar with fuzeon (enfuvirtide) 90 mg 60 vials injection kit?

Accepted Answer

Yes: I have prescribed Fuzeon (enfuvirtide) for patients with highly resistant hiv. I have thought about using it for certain patients who had other complications, but it is difficult to use and requires committment.

Question 4

what causes you to have dark chocolate allergies?

Accepted Answer

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 5

what causes my allergy-like symptoms if it's not allergies?

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Many causes: Clarify by describing your symptoms. Non-allergic rhinitis can be just as bothersome and harder to treat. Allergies only trigger a fraction of asthma exacerbations - eczema and hives also. An allergist is trained in evaluating these conditions.

Question 6

why am i allergic to so many things? what causes allergies?

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Multifactorial: Allergies are associated with both environmental and genetic factors.  Usually there are 2 phases to allergy, a sensitization phase and an effector phase.  Sensitization usually occurs at one site (such as the skin, nose, lungs, or GI tract), then can spread to other sites once the body develops memory.

Question 7

what causes wheat allergies?

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Wheat allergy: This is a genetic condition and allergies run in families. Sometimes what you become allergic to is influenced by what you are fed or exposed to as an infant.

Question 8

can allergies cause dizzyness?

Accepted Answer

Yes possible: but first see your doctor to rule out other serious problems for dizziness before you visit allergy specialist .

Question 9

what can cause crab allergies?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Crab allergy is a shellfish allergy and can develop at any time during adulthood.  Why some adults can consume crabs their entire life without any problems and others can go on to develop symptoms is unknown.  Shellfish allergy is a common adult allergen and symptoms can vary from one accidental exposure to the next so avoidance once symptoms develop is the best way to manage.

Question 10

what causes a chocolate allergy?

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Bad Luck!: Food allergies occur when the body's immune system recognizes a substance as being "foreign" to the body and potentially harmful. It then "attacks" this foreign invader, trying to eliminate it. This is helpful when the invader is a germ, but unfortunate when it is something as delightful as chocolate.

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