Question 1

what sort of disorder is environmental allergies?

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Allergies: Environmental allergies are your body’s response to substances you inhale at your home, school or workplace. They can be caused by dust, animal dander, mold spores or mildew, or feathers or other agents. They can also be substances that come in contact with your skin that cause rashes.

Question 2

are there fewer environmental allergies in the southern states?

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Nope: There are just different environmental allergens in different parts of the country, but there are really no places where there are less allergens. That is a gross misnomer that has been readily debunked.

Question 3

what exactly are environmental allergies?

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See below: Allergies to things in our environment. Such as; pets, trees, flowers, dust, molds, grasses, etc.

Question 4

what symptoms can environmental allergies manifest?

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See below: Common symptoms are runny nose, sneezing, watery and itchy eyes. You may also have a cough and sore throat.

Question 5

what are common environmental allergies in the home?

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Pets dust mites mold: Indoor environmental allergens include pet dander, dust mites, cockroaches and molds.  Most people are more allergic to cats than dogs.  Dust mites live in mattresses, pillows, bedding, and carpet.  The more humid the environment, the more dust mites.

Question 6

i'm wondering how to cope with environmental allergies?

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See an Allergists: The first step is to understand what your symptoms are and what you are allergic to. Once that is accomplished then implementation of environmental controls accompanied by using various oral or inhaled medications should be helpful. If not then allergy vaccine therapy may be needed. The medications that may be recommended include antihistamines, nasal steroids, or leukotriene blockers.

Question 7

what is the cause of environmental allergies in young children?

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Air-borne allergies: Environmental allergies affect your respiratory system including the nose, sinuses, eyes and if severe, the lung. Thus, symptoms are nasal congestion, sinus pressure, teary and itchy eyes, cough, wheezing, physical activity limitation and difficulty breathing if you have asthma.

Question 8

what is the definition or description of: environmental allergies?

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Environmental: Environmental allergies are allergies to items in one's environment. For example this includes pollen, dust, dust mite and animal dander.

Question 9

is it possible that i take a child with environmental allergies outside?

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That&#x27;s the goal : Depending on what your child is allergic to and how well his allergies are treated. The goal of treatment is to let him do things that he would not otherwise can&#x27;t. During winter time like right now, there are not many allergens outside so it is probably fine to let him go outside. If he has asthma, cold air can exacerbate his symptoms. We allergist are specialized in treating those conditions.

Question 10

a friend was just diagnosed with environmental allergies, is that a serious condition?

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Depends on meaning: And meaning depends on who made the diagnosis. As an allergist when i say that someone has environmental allergies i mean that things like house dust mite, plant pollens, animal dander & mold spores are triggering symptoms of allergic rhinitis, allergic conjunctivitis, asthma & sometimes eczema & hives. These are common medical conditions that while sometimes serious are rarely life-threatening.

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