Question 1

what is the definition or description of: nitrobid allergy?

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NitroBid allergy: NitroBid  ( nitroglycerin). For potential adverse/ allergic reactions see:  https://www.drugs.com/sfx/nitro-bid-side-effects.html.

Question 2

does a cough come with allergies in children?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes: But not all the time. Nasal allergies are not a frequent cause of a really bad persistent cough. In a child with allergies and a really bad cough (assuming no fever) I would be concerned about a reactive airway/asthma type condition. If the child also had eczema I would be even more concerned.

Question 3

should i keep a cat even if it causing allergy problems with my children ages 2 thru 7?

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Depends: Several factors here.  I usually never recommend it if the family is attached to the pet, but if it is causing severe symptoms, you should sequester the animal out of the bedrooms and living spaces.  Then make sure you thoroughly rid those areas of cat dander as it is a potent and tenacious allergen.

Question 4

can a parents allergies be passed on to their children?

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Not Exactly: What is passed genetically from parent to child is the propensity to develop atopy (such as eczema, asthma, allergic rhinitis, food allergies) but usually not sensitization to specific allergens which the parent is allergic to.  The exception, which is a controversial topic, is drug allergies, but this is usually dependent on metabolism of the drug which is inherited rather than the allergy.

Question 5

why is it that so many children have allergies nowadays?

Accepted Answer

Hygiene hypothesis: The immune system has two opposing arms, one makes protective antibodies against bacteria and viruses, the other makes allergic antibody. One theory is that early antibiotic use disrupts the gut flora which tips the scale away from fighting infection and more toward making allergic antibodies. Clean environments might be at fault as well, farm kids don't get allergies as much as city kids.

Question 6

can children grow out of seasonal allergies?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes: Some people's allergies get better over years, some get worse, and some are stable. Keeping allergies well-controlled not only keeps kids feeling better and sleeping better, but also doing better in school (it's hard to learn material when you feel miserable)! also, keeping allergies under control decreases the risk of ear infections and sinusitis.

Question 7

how are today's allergy tests performed on children?

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Skin or Blood: Depending on the clinical history and suspected allergen, some practitioners choose the less painful and timely method, which is a blood test looking for specific ige antibodies, also called rast testing.  Percutaneous skin tests are still the gold standard for allergy testing.  This is something which you should discuss with your physician.

Question 8

what is the cause of environmental allergies in young children?

Accepted Answer

Air-borne allergies: Environmental allergies affect your respiratory system including the nose, sinuses, eyes and if severe, the lung. Thus, symptoms are nasal congestion, sinus pressure, teary and itchy eyes, cough, wheezing, physical activity limitation and difficulty breathing if you have asthma.

Question 9

if the husband has nut allergy does that mean our children can have it?

Accepted Answer

Possible: If one or both parents have allergy, the risk for the child to have allergy increases dramatically.  However, they do not inherit the specific allergy directly.  They become allergic based on their own exposures.  So they may not have the same set of allergies as their parents.  Be cautious.

Question 10

allergies in young children so question about seeing an allergy specialist?

Accepted Answer

Pediatric allergies: Most allergists are trained to see both . Children and adults with suspected allergies.  Often time a good history coupled with some directed skin or blood testing can help elucidate the underlying problems.

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