Question 1

what are cedar allergy symptoms?

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Cedar.: Cedar symptoms are the same as any other inhalent allergy. If you are asthmatic, it may cause asthma, it may cause nasal or eye allergies just like ragweed. It does not cause a fever unless there is a complication. Sometimes cedar allergic patients have problems with other similar trees such as christmas boughs or trees.A tip off is that it affects patients in the winter months.

Question 2

can my cedar allergy cause a swollen lymph gland?

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Yes: Commonly seen in children, allergies can cause lymph nodes to swell.  Allergic antibody is actually produced in lymph nodes.  Tonsils and adeoids can also swell in response to allergies.

Question 3

what is the definition or description of: cedar allergy?

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Cedar trees/shrubs: Cedars grow as small shrubs or trees and are in the genera juniperus.  They are important sources of pollen leading to allergic rhinitis and occasionally asthma.  In parts of texas, mountain cedar is notorious for producing enormous amounts of pollen. Eastern red cedar (virginia juniper) occurs throughout the eastern states.  Western red cedar causes occupational asthma due to plicatic acid.

Question 4

skin rashes on face from a food allergy. what do i take for this?

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Avoid the food: The best current treatment for food allergies is avoiding that particular food.  After avoidance, antihistamines can decrease itching associated with food allergies.  The use of steroid creams or ointments may help, but should be monitored by a physician. An allergist can assist in identifying the specific food trigger.

Question 5

i develop random skin rashes and am not sure why-- could this be linked to a food allergy and how can i find out?

Accepted Answer

Not easily: if you really wish to find out, consult an allergist who can decide on what tests you may be needed after getting a detailed history from you.

Question 6

sometimes i have uncontrollable itching in my body. with red rashes. is this a disease or allergy? what should i do?

Accepted Answer

See a derm: I would recommend you see a board certified dermatologist in your area. There are many potential causes for your symptoms and rash. It may be eczema / atopic dermatitis.

Question 7

how long do food allergy rashes last?

Accepted Answer

Could last a life: Time. It depends on the type of food allergy and treatment given. Some allergies may be controlled with medication and tolerance may be induced to others.
See this site for more info.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/pmh0001820/.

Question 8

how can i overcome rashes from allergy?

Accepted Answer

Identify trigger: The best treatment for allergies including those that cause rashes it to identify the trigger.  An allergist and most conventional dermatologists can assist in testing to identify that trigger.  Other treatments can include various topical ointments or creams, but that will not solve the problem.

Question 9

food allergy rashes how long to go away?

Accepted Answer

Varies: Rashes from food allergies can clear in minutes to hours to days and occasionally longer. See an allergist for diagnosis and appropriate management.

Question 10

does taking hot showers make allergy rashes take longer to heal ?

Accepted Answer

Showers: If you burn the skin it will. Warm showers are fine.

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