Question 1

can you take to much allergie medicine?

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Absolutely: An overdose can rarely be fatal. Other complications include, blurred vision, agitation, convulsions and coma.

Question 2

any quick remedies to relieve allergie symptoms?

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Allergies: Try a saline nasal spray, over te counter antihistamines such as allegra, zyrtec or claritin, ultimately see an allergist to achieve long term relief from your allergies.

Question 3

what are allergies?

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See detail: Allergies are caused when a person makes an allergic antibody known as immunoglobulin e against a protein.  This protein can be a food, pollen, mold, or medication.  Allergic reactions can cause itching, swelling, redness in eyes, nasal passages, skin, GI tract, and in the lungs.

Question 4

are allergies inherited?

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Yes.: Yes, we do see allergies in families. Your risk of allergies increases if one parent has allergies, and is even higher if both parents suffer from allergies. Interestingly, we are seeing that exposure to allergens may also play a part in the development of allergies in children. Rural areas, with high levels of plant and animal allergens, actually have lower levels of allergic disease in kids.

Question 5

how to ease allergies and itchiness from it?

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Anti-histamines: Itching from an allergic response is caused at least in part by the release of histamine from mast cells.  Treatment often involves the use of anti-histamines such as loratidine or cetirizine.  The dose often has to be increased above that usually recommended but the limiting factor is how sleepy the patient is.

Question 6

symptoms of allergies?

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Allergy symptoms: Allergies can cause a large variety of symptoms: most common is hay fever (molds, dust, pollen) with watery runny nose, watery eyes & itching, nasal itch, sneezing, and congestion. Plant/tree/grass allergies can cause eczema, a skin rash, as can food allergies. Aerosolized allergens (pet dander, pollen, etc.) can cause asthma with chest tightness and wheezing.

Question 7

can i outgrow my allergies?

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Yes: It is possible to outgrow any allergy, though some are more likely than others.

Question 8

how can i stop my allergies?

Accepted Answer

Avoid and treat: You can often lessen symptoms with avoidance and medications. To certain allergens you can greatly lessen sensitivity with specific allergen immunotherapy. You can lessen all ige mediated reactions with Omalizumab (xolair). As allergists we usually recommend various combinations of these depending on severity and duration of symptoms as well as comorbidities (other medical problems).

Question 9

do abnormal allergies exist?

Accepted Answer

Not sure.: Allergy seems pretty abnormal in and of itself.  Not sure what is an abnormal allergy.

Question 10

can cat allergies be serious?

Accepted Answer

Yes: See an allergist for testing, as well as to determine what medications are needed to treat your cat allergies. Allergy shots can also be extremely effective if you are allergic to cats.

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