Question 1

i have an allergy which makes me smeexe a lot at time i am taking stuff which controls it will it be safe to take such things & can it permanantly stop?

Accepted Answer

It is safe!: Good morning, 
it is safe to take antihistamines in the recommended doses. Non-sedating antihistamines such as claritin, (loratadine) and Allegra are preferable for daily use. Identifying the allergens and avoiding them will be a better strategy. If you are allergic to some food avoid them. If you are allergic to pets, do not have them in your house. In unavoidable situations antihistamine use is acceptable.

Question 2

i have an allergy to cats but i want to get a cat.  do you think there's any way to get a cat without allergy?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: Cat allergy is related to exposure to the two major components-cat dander (skin flakes) and saliva.  Since it is impossible to avoid these materials if a cat is in the house, living with a cat is difficult for someone with cat allergy.  A "hypoallergenic" was recently bred which may be tolerated by patients with the mildest symptoms.  The cost was $4000 if i remember correctly.

Question 3

i have an allergy to nuts and i was wondering if my children would also be allergic?

Accepted Answer

Nut allergy: Maybe.  Your children may have inherited genes from you that make them more likely to develop an allergy, but they do not inherit a specific allergy to a food e.g. Nuts.  The children have to be exposed to food proteins in the diet, before an allergy can develop.  Once one develops an allergy then they are always allergic and need proper medical attention to prevent severe problems.

Question 4

i have an allergy  seems like histamine?

Accepted Answer

Allergies: Most allergic responses create a release of histamine from mast cells in the body. These chemicals like histamine affect your body to create the allergy symptoms people feel.  That is why you take antihistamines.

Question 5

i have an allergy to garlic. can i eat chives?

Accepted Answer

May be: Chives and garlic are distant relatives of the same botanic family. Therefore, some people may tolerate chives, if garlic allergic (more common and usually more severe). If you did not have a life-threatening reaction to garlic, you can try chives on your own. If you had a severe reaction, either avoid chives or see an allergist to be tested.

Question 6

please tell me can i have an allergy to mosquitoes?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Most reactions to mosquito bites are small local reactions with minimal risk.  However, there is a small percentage of people who may experience a more severe or generalized reaction to mosquito bites.  Skeeter syndrome is an allergic reaction to the proteins in mosquito saliva that can lead to more significant symptoms.

Question 7

i have an allergy to all fruits and veggies! help!?

Accepted Answer

Quite rare: It is quite uncommon to be allergic to all fruits and vegetables.  Discuss it with your medical doctor to narrow down your list of things that you are actually allergic to.

Question 8

how to tell if i have an allergy or celiac disease?

Accepted Answer

Celiac or allergy: Celiac DX is an autoimmune disease with changes in the intestinal lining. Allergy is a hyperimmune disease without damage to the intestinal lining. The abnormal blood testing is different and they are two different diseases.

Question 9

i have an allergy in seafoods, does it last forever?

Accepted Answer

See below: Sea food and nut allergies tend to be life long.

Question 10

i have an allergy to all fruits and vegetables! please help!?

Accepted Answer

Oral allergy syndrom: If you also have seasonal allergies you may have oral allergy syndrome which is caused by cross-reacting allergens between various fruits and vegetables and pollen. Usually the food is tolerated if it is cooked or peeled. Allergy shots for seasonal allergies often help lessen the symptoms from oral allergy syndrome. See an allergist for evaluation.

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I have an allergy to cats but i want to get a cat. do you think there's any way to get a cat without allergy?

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I have an allergy to nuts and i was wondering if my children would also be allergic?

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I have an allergy seems like histamine?

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I have an allergy to garlic. can i eat chives?

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I have an allergy to all fruits and veggies! help!?

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