Question 1

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 2

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

Accepted Answer

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 3

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 4

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 5

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 6

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 7

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 8

could allergies cause bronchitis?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 9

why do allergies cause dizziness?

Accepted Answer

Yes they can: Allergies can interfere with normal nasal and ear function which then causes a problem with a structure known as semicircular canals.  These are part of the ear and help tell your brain where your head is located.

Question 10

do allergies cause some dermatitis?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You will probably need to see your dermatologist and a allergist to have this treated.

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