Question 1

can christmas trees trigger childhood allergies?

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Yes: They can, but not as often as you might think.  People can be allergic to tree pollen and sap.  In december, christmas pine trees do not release that much pollen, though they can be covered in pollen just from being outdoors for years.  Many experts recommend spraying the tree down with water in the yard before bringing it into the house.

Question 2

what happens if i eat almonds if i have a tree nut allergy?

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No, you shouldn't: It largely depends on what type of tree nut allergy you have, and if you are allergic to several tree nuts.  It's important to know that there is a 33% chance of cross reactivity among tree nuts.  There is also a possibility of cross contamination, since many manufacturers process other nuts in the same proximity.  Safest options is to avoid all tree nuts.

Question 3

are tree pollen allergies treated differently from other allergies?

Accepted Answer

No: Generally no. If you are receiving allergy shots, it is important to have the correct tree pollen that is responsible in the shot, but otherwise the basic principles are the same. Knowing which tree pollens are responsible for your allergies can help plan desensitization (allergy shots) and might help you predict which seasons will be difficult for you.

Question 4

for someone with a tree nut allergy would pine nuts cause a reaction?

Accepted Answer

Very possibly: Pine nuts are a type of tree nut and contain many of the same proteins as other tree nuts.  It is very likely that you could have a problem with pine nuts if you have allergy to other tree nuts.

Question 5

is there anyway that an adult could get a cure for a severe tree nut allergy?

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By getting injection: I think what you need to do  ,see a allergy specialist and they can either you medications or injection for desensitization for severe nut allergy. But I think still there is no 100 percent cure

Question 6

tree nut allergy sufferers: do you know what nuts specifically count as tree nuts?

Accepted Answer

Off top: Tree nuts include but are not limited to: almonds, brazil nuts, cashews, chestnuts, coconuts, hazelnuts, macadamia nuts, pecans, pine nuts, pistachios, and walnuts.

Question 7

what is the definition or description of: tree nuts allergy?

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Tree nut allergy: Tree nut allergy is an immune mediated allergic reaction that occurs after consumption of tree nuts- the list includes many nuts such as walnuts, pecans, cashews, almonds, brazil nut, pistachios.  Patients usually present with hives, itching, swelling, cough, wheeze, chest tightness, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.

Question 8

which trees are blooming now that cause allergies?

Accepted Answer

Depends . . .: Where you live affects what allergens are prevalent during any given season. At the risk of schilling for big pharma (which i'm not), check out this link to a MAP of states that gives you some idea of what allergens tend to dominate where (http://www.Clarinex.Net/application/allergyinfo.Action?Link=geography). I tried to look for non-commercial maps but couldn't find any. Sorry!

Question 9

what are the symptoms of tree nut allergies reaction?

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Typical Allergy Sy: Tree nut allergy can present with runny nose, itchy nose and eyes, itchy skin, lip/tongue or throat swelling, hives, wheezing, asthma symptoms, belly pain, nausea, vomiting, passing out and rarely death.

Question 10

how did i form my tree nut allergy?

Accepted Answer

Great question: Unfortunately, the exact reason people develop nut allergies is unclear.  It is likely a combination of being genetically predisposed and environmental exposure.  One theory is early exposure to lotions or oils containing nut protein applied to infants who have thin skin or eczema.  The nut protein is absorbed and body senses it as "abnormal" and make allergic antibodies.  Why in adults? Not sure.

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