Question 1

what is the definition or description of: kiwi fruit allergy?

Accepted Answer

Food allergy: Allergy to any food, in this case kiwi will cause symptoms of oral itching, lip or tongue swelling, hives, breathing difficulty and/or throat closure etc. Food allergy is diagnosed with clinical history followed by skin or blood test and that information helps establish the diagnosis and severity of the allergy.

Question 2

can there b kiwi fruit allergy?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes, you can have an allergic reaction to the unique proteins in kiwi.

Question 3

regarding kiwi fruit allergy? what are symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Various: Eating kiwi, if you are allergic to it, may cause itchy mouth, sore mouth, nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, diarrhea, hives, skin itching, drop in blood pressure, loss of consciousness, or even death.  This is a partial list of potential symptoms.  You may only get 1 or 2 of these.  Symptoms with kiwi could also indicate an allergy to ragweed or latex.

Question 4

are there some home remedy for kiwi fruit allergy?

Accepted Answer

Kiwi allergy: Kiwi allergy is related to ragweed allergy, which is a pollen predominant in the autumn season. To treat your kiwi allergy, you need to treat your ragweed allergy and best results are achieved with allergen desensitization. Consult an allergist about it and get tested.

Question 5

please suggest some home remedy for kiwi fruit allergy? i feel bad because i don't want to do allergy shots anymore. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

No shots for kiwi: An oral reaction to kiwi can be related to a ragweed pollen allergy. Controlling that allergy will ameliorate your symptoms to kiwi. If you get a systemic reaction to kiwi, you need to avoid it all together. It may be related to a latex allergy too. So shots will only help you with the first case, by controlling your ragweed allergy.

Question 6

which drug is a good allergy medication?

Accepted Answer

Depends: The choice of allergy medication depends on symptoms. There are several good over the counter antihistamines. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice.

Question 7

is it bad to take otc allergy medication to help fall asleep once in a while?

Accepted Answer

Try Melatonin: If you use Benedryl or some other OTC allergy medication to fall asleep once in awhile it won't hurt you.  However, its not a perfect solution.  These medications change your sleep architecture.  You don't get the right balance of each stage of sleep to feel rested.  You may feel hung-over in the morning.  A better solution would be Melatonin.  You can buy it a healthfood store.  Sulingual is best

Question 8

i have had a very slight case of gynecomastia all my life. possibly caused by allergy medication?

Accepted Answer

Not a common cause: Other than steroids, I am not aware of any common allergy drugs that are associated with the development of gynecomastia.
For a list of some medications linked to gynecomastia, go to:
http://www.Livestrong.Com/article/175328-drugs-that-could-cause-gynecomastia/.

Question 9

what a good cold, flu or allergy medication out there?

Accepted Answer

Many choices: There is no magic pill out there and it all depends on what symptoms your are trying to treat. A decongestant for a cold or flu is available is many different combinations over the counter under different brand names. Look at the ingredients, Pseudoephedrine is a good decongestant avilable in combination with other medications. For allergies, a non drowsy long acting antihistamine is allegra (fexofenadine).

Question 10

which allergy medication works best for a 5 yr old?

Accepted Answer

Benadryl (diphenhydramine) or claritin: Benadryl (diphenhydramine) works well but can be sedating, or paradoxically might cause hyperactivity.  Claritin is a nice alternative, working for 24 hours and usually not sedating.

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Please suggest some home remedy for kiwi fruit allergy? i feel bad because i don't want to do allergy shots anymore. what should i do?

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