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what is the definition or description of: peginterferon alfa 2b allergy?

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Interferon SEs: Pegylated interferon alfa-2b, or PegIntron, acts as a cytokine agent to help rid the body of certain types of infections. It was a used in Hep C treatment in the past. Side effects can include headache, fatigue, mood changes, trouble sleeping, hair loss, nausea, pain at the injection site, fever, plus other more severe effects including psychosis, liver problems, blood clots, heart trouble etc.

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

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 6

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 7

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 8

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.

Question 9

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.

Question 10

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.

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