Question 1

if you were to recommend a minimal list of over the counter drugs to treat a variety of common ailments (i.e. benadryl could be used for allergies but also can be used place of an epipen in an emergency) what would you recommend?

Accepted Answer

All available : Your example, though, does not apply as Benadryl cannot replace epipen in anaphylaxis. Otherwise and without context a little supply of each class such as NSAID’s or anti allergy meds for example to laxatives and reflux meds may help.

Question 2

swollen node in neck for a year. swells and shrinks without allergy,cold etc. no pain. no family history of medical issues. pcm says not worry.common?

Accepted Answer

May need diagnosis: It depends on the size of the lump.  If it is less than 5 mm (1/4 inch) and has not changed in a year, it may be harmless.  If it is larger or growing, might be helpful to try to find the cause.  Infection is most likely, malignancy possible.  Could be cyst or other tissue, rather than lymph node.

Question 3

what is some of the most common allergys seen in the u.s.?

Accepted Answer

Multiple: Common allergies in the us include food allergy, mold allergy, pet allergy, and pollen allergy.

Question 4

how common are dog allergies?

Accepted Answer

Common: Allergic rhinitis including allergy to dogs is common, affecting 10-30% of people in the U.S. Rates seems to be increasing over time, particularly in urban areas.These statistic include all allergy sufferers (trees, grass, weeds, dust mites, molds, cats, dogs, etc). I don't have rates for dog allergy sufferers specifically.

Question 5

how common are dairy allergies?

Accepted Answer

Common: As food allergies go, milk is one of the more common offenders.  More common in kids and there's a good chance they'll outgrow it.

Question 6

how common are allergies to onions?

Accepted Answer

Onion Allergy: Not very although it is possible; just depends on what your allergic reaction is. Because onions grow in the ground, it might be that you are allergic to grass or weeds but have a cross-reactive reaction taking place called oral-allergy syndrome.

Question 7

what are some symptoms of commin allergies?

Accepted Answer

Allergies: Allergies to environmental allergens can cause runny nose, cough, sneezing, rash, itchy nose, itchy throat, post nasal drip.

Question 8

what are the most common spring-time allergies?

Accepted Answer

Trees.: Trees pollinate in the spring, and which ones are most dominant varies by region. Grasses pollinate in the summer, and weeds in the fall. There are very few things that pollinate in the winter, those tend to be at more southern latitudes.

Question 9

what are the common factors that trigger allergies?

Accepted Answer

Genes & environment: Noses run in families. Allergy is strongly linked to inheritance. Cigarette smoking, especially during pregnancy, dramatically increases the risk of allergies in the child - even in children with no family history of allergy. Urban living. Asthma is directly correlated to living proximity to freeways and roads heavily trafficked by diesel trucks. Lack of sunshine - vitamin d deficiency are some.

Question 10

what are the most common non-food related allergies?

Accepted Answer

Many things: Pet dander, dust mites, molds, grasses, tree pollens  !!!!

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If you were to recommend a minimal list of over the counter drugs to treat a variety of common ailments (i.e. benadryl could be used for allergies but also can be used place of an epipen in an emergency) what would you recommend?

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Swollen node in neck for a year. swells and shrinks without allergy,cold etc. no pain. no family history of medical issues. pcm says not worry.common?

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What is some of the most common allergys seen in the u.s.?

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How common are dog allergies?

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How common are allergies to onions?

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