Question 1

ginger allergy known to cause problems?

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Unusual.: Ginger allergy is possible and would cause the same symptoms as other food allergy including mouth and throat itching, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, skin itching, breathing problems and/or hives.

Question 2

what is the definition or description of: ginger allergy?

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Ginger allergy: Being allergic to redheads. Ok, that was a joke. Ginger allergies are not common. Most often it would present with a rash, redness or inflammation of skin.   Chest tightness,  hives, difficulty breathing or selling of face/ mouth/ lips, tongue or throat is would be a medical emergency.

Question 3

actifed allergy medicine and ginger ale ok at same time?

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Yes.: You can feel safe taking most medications, including allergy meds, with ginger ale.

Question 4

what can i do for a medicine allergy?

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Stop taking it: If it is an extreme necessity, and there are no alternatives, and you don&#x27;t know whether this an allergic reaction or an adverse drug reaction (side effect), see an allergist/immunologist for evaluation and possible desensitization to the said drug for treatment of a particular disease episode, good luck

Question 5

what is the best medicine for stubborn allergies?

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Various Options: Daily steroid or antihistamines nasal sprays (fluticasone, azelastine) are helpful. Determining exactly what you could be sensitized to in order to practice appropriate avoidance measures is also important. If medications and avoidance are not effective or not feasible allergen immunotherapy (allergy shots) could be an option as well. Other meds include Sudafed, Mucinex, (guaifenesin) Afrin, oral antihistamines

Question 6

i had allergy today , was it due to any of my medicine ?

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Could be!: Without understanding the circumstances and the type of reaction, it is impossible to answer the question. If you started the new medicine, and experienced a reaction, it could be due to allergy to the medication.

Question 7

i'm curious as to what is the best medicine to cure allergy?

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No cure yet, but...: Allergy shots (allergen immunotherapy) is currently the only treatment that is disease modifiying, meaning it can change how the body responds to exposure to allergens.  It is "natural" and long lasting effects carry on after shots are stopped. It works for most, but not all people.  Closest thing to a cure so far..... For more read my blog at: http://www.Familyallergyasthmacare.Com/2013/03/its-no.

Question 8

what's a drug allergy like?

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Much more than U ask: There are 4 different types of medication allergy and also there are side effect reactions. Type 1- allergic type. Hives, itching, sneezing,  wheezing and shock are different forms of this allergy.Type 2-complement related angioedema, swelling type 3 is immune complexes. That is clumps of antibodies with the drug which clog small capilaries in kidneys, joints, skin 
type 4 is cell-contact dernatiti.

Question 9

are drug allergies inheritable?

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The tendancy is.: Patients with drug allergies are more likely than those without to have drug allergies.  There probably is a genetic factor, but the gene has not been isolated.

Question 10

best otc medicine for dog allergy?

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Cetirizine: The most effective second generation, minimally sedating antihistamine is Cetirizine (adult dose 10 mg at bedtime). No antihistamine will allow ad lib dog contact so minimize contact, keep dog out of bedroom, use hepa filter in bedroom. If still symptoms have to consider rehousing  dog in another home.

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