Q: i got an allergy panel. ige 56 total 11.9 silver birch, white oak 5.94, 1.38 cottonwood, white ash 0.97. 0.75 walnut, rest are <0.4. whats next?

Discuss with your MD: or your allergist, next step depends on your symptoms and final diagnosis

Q: what could cause allergies all year long?

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

Q: what are the main causes of allergies during the winter?

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.

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

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 1

how could i treat poison oak allergy?

Accepted Answer

Avoidance is best: The best approach is avoidance. If the rash is mild and localized over the counter steroid creams and antihistamines may be sufficient. More severe symptoms require a visit to the doctor for stronger steroid creams and possibly oral steroids. Antihistamines can help the itch. Expect it to take at least 2 weeks to clear.

Question 2

is poison oak allergy genetic?

Accepted Answer

Poison oak: Some people appear to be immune, others become immune. However, you can gain or lose immunity, so to assume you can't get it if you never have before is foolish. People change as they age. I would never assume that i was immune at any time no matter what my past experience was.

Question 3

oak are allergens? allergy help needed please?

Accepted Answer

Pollen: If you test positive for oak on allergy testing, it is to the pollen that you are allergic.  This will be in the air during the spring.  It is often what causes the yellow dust on your car in the spring.

Question 4

please describe a good treatment for my oak tree pollen allergies?

Accepted Answer

Several: The most effective treatment for seasonal pollen allergies is prescription nasal steroid sprays such as qnasl, flonase, nasonex, (mometasone) etc.  Otc antihistamines such as claritin, Allegra and zyrtec can be helpful for many people.  Avoidance measures for pollen are possible but not really practical.  An allergist can assist in a personalized treatment plan.

Question 5

is anyone familiar with possible related allergies like poison oak and mangoes?

Accepted Answer

Urushiol: Poison oak, poison sumac, poison ivy, and mango contain the chemical urushiol.  Contact with the plant or any object containing the urushiol oil will induce an eczematous contact dermatitis.

Scrubbing with soap and cold water will remove the urushiol from the skin if it is done within a few minutes of exposure, before it bonds.

Question 6

oak allergy help please?  already tried claritin, benadryl, (diphenhydramine) and zyrtec.

Accepted Answer

Allegra (fexofenadine): Try Allegra and see your doctor for a prescription nasal spray.

Question 7

i got an allergy panel. ige 56 total 11.9 
silver birch,  white oak 5.94, 1.38 cottonwood, white ash 0.97. 0.75 walnut, rest are <0.4. whats next?

Accepted Answer

Discuss with your MD: or your allergist, next step depends on your symptoms and final diagnosis

Question 8

what could cause allergies all year long?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

what are the main causes of allergies during the winter?

Accepted Answer

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 10

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

Accepted Answer

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.

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