Question 1

what is the definition or description of: corn allergy?

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Coorn Allergy: A corn allergy is an exaggerated immune response due to exposure to corn protein. The reaction can present with typical symptoms of hives, respiratory symptoms (cough, wheeze, shortness of breath), GI symptoms (abdominal pain, vomiting), swelling, loss of consciousness, and can be fatal. Symptoms typically present within minutes to a couple hours after ingestion or contact.

Question 2

is there a way to treat a wheat and corn allergy?

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Avoidance: Avoiding the foods to which you are allergic is still the best treatment. Studies are underway with oral desensitization, but this technique is not ready yet for generalized use. Sometimes a food challenge in a doctor's office can confirm if you are truly allergic to these foods. Allergy tests for foods often produce false positive reactions.

Question 3

if corn allergy has produced gi symptoms will an allergy test confirm or will it not likely show up? and is it worth it to do an allergy test?

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Go to an  allergist: Allergy to corn is no common, but can be severe.  The tests for allergy to corn are not reliable.  If an allergy specialist feels it is required the only proof of corn allergy would be in oral challenge.But this should  be performed under the guidance of an allergist trained in doing food challenges.

Question 4

is having corn pollen allergy the same as a corn allergy?

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Not exactly: They are both corn related and those with corn allergy may react to corn pollen with runny nose and or asthma. If the corn pollen allergy is moderate to severe,  it is best to avoid corn. www.about.com has a good article on this subject.

Question 5

is a corn pollen allergy the exact same as a corn allergy?

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Pollen allergy OR: No, corn pollen is not the same as the vegetable corn. This comes up with nut trees too, like pecan pollen vs pecan nuts, walnut tree pollen vs walnuts. The allergens in the pollens are not the same as the allergens in the "fruits" the plant produces. We have different skin tests for each and can show you how your responses differ.

Question 6

what medicine is good for allergy?

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Depends: This is an open question, more information is needed.

Question 7

what medicine for airborne allergy?

Accepted Answer

Allergy: Nasal steroid spray are the gold standard treatment. However for minor allergies otc non sedating antihistamines can also work.

Question 8

whats the best medicine for allergies?

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Nasal steroid spray: The most effective medical treatment for nasal allergies triggered by pollen, dust, dander etc is topical nasal steroid sprays such as qnasl, flonase, nasonex, (mometasone) etc.  Antihistamines can help many people and are available over the counter. The best long term treatment is allergy injections as this can decrease symptoms and medication requirements for years after shots stopped.

Question 9

neurodermitis  what  best medicine for allergy?

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Prevention best: Prevention of flare-ups by avoiding exposure to irritants and allergens that trigger outbreaks and by minimizing skin dryness. Typical skin irritants and allergens include soaps, chemicals, cleaning products, weeds, and some metals, such as nickel. Skin dryness can be avoided or treated by using a perfume-free moisturizer, avoiding scratchy clothes, and using a home humidifier.

Question 10

what medicines would you recommend for hardcore allergies?

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Hardcore?: Not sure what you mean by hardcore. If you are refering to anaphylaxis then epinephrine is the treatment of choice. Bad allergic rhinitis is treated with OTC antihistamines, daily intranasal steroid or antihistamine sprays, saline rinses, etc. Allergy shots are also an option. Avoidance of triggers is important as well but see an Allergist first to determine exactly what you are allergic to.

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