Question 1

ginger allergy known to cause problems?

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Unusual.: Ginger allergy is possible and would cause the same symptoms as other food allergy including mouth and throat itching, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, skin itching, breathing problems and/or hives.

Question 2

what is the definition or description of: ginger allergy?

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Ginger allergy: Being allergic to redheads. Ok, that was a joke. Ginger allergies are not common. Most often it would present with a rash, redness or inflammation of skin.   Chest tightness,  hives, difficulty breathing or selling of face/ mouth/ lips, tongue or throat is would be a medical emergency.

Question 3

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 4

what are the main causes of allergies during the winter?

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Indoor allergens: There is little that pollinates in the winter. If you are in the south you may experience mountain cedar pollinating then, but in the north there isn't really anything. So allergies in the winter tend to be caused by indoor allergens (pets, etc), or are not allergies but upper respiratory infections, or irritant responses to pollution, response to cold/dry air, etc.

Question 5

i am having allergy symptoms in my house. what may cause these outbreaks?

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Indoor allergies: Common indoor allergens include dust mite and animal dander.  Other less common indoor allergens are mold, cockroach, other pets (birds, rodents), and feathers (pillows, comforters).   During tree, grass or weed pollen season, pollen may blow through screens or open doors or windows, making it seem like indoor allergens.  An allergist can perform skin tests for these and have an answer in 20 min.

Question 6

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 7

can allergies cause dizzyness?

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

Question 8

what can cause crab allergies?

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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 9

what causes a chocolate allergy?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 10

could allergies cause bronchitis?

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Absolutely: For many patients there is a direct connection between activity in the upper airway (nose/throat) and lower airway (lungs). That is, when inflammation hits the upper airway, in the form of hay fever, it can spread to the lungs and cause asthma-related symptoms or bronchitis. Therefore, good control of hay fever can also improve control of the lung symptoms.

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