Question 1

is it possible that a child suddenly shows signs of allergies for the first time, at almost 5 years of age?

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YES: Allergies happen when your bodies immune system become "sensitized" to something "x" and develop antibodies to it.  Over time your child has multiple exposures to x (years 1-4) and became sensitized.  We are rarely if ever allergic to anything when born; but develop them over time (and exposure).  So it would be quite normal to "suddenly" become allergic at age 5 even if they had it many previous.

Question 2

what are the signs that you might have a cat allergy?

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Sneezing.....: Runny nose, itchy nose and throat, nasal congestion, itchy and watery eyes, and possibly even cough, wheeze, and shortness of breath.

Question 3

what are signs of a allergy infection?

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Where?: Allergy is different from infection, both cause inflammation though, also depends where? if you would be kindly more specific, we would be able to help

Question 4

what signs might warn of allergies?

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Sneeze, tear, itch: Symptoms depend on the affected body part. Eyes-itch, tearing and redness (no pain); nose - itching, sneezing, runny clear discharge, stuffiness, post-nasal drip, itchy ear and mouth; wheeze and cough may suggest asthma. Skin - itching, rashes. However, welts and swelling are not always allergic. Food allergy can present in various ways. See my website and the links at www.Sneezewheeze.Yourmd.Com.

Question 5

what are signs of  minor cat allergies?

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See below: Itchy eyes, nasal congestion, dry cough.

Question 6

does cobblestone appearance in througt is sign of allergy?

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It can be: Cobblestone appearance in the throat (posterior pharynx) is a frequent sign that suggests post nasal drip.  This can be from allergies, irritants, colds or even sinus infections.  The cobblestoning is lymphoid tissue.

Question 7

what works most effectively to take at the first sign of allergies in order to stop the symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Antihistamines: For environmental allergies, taking an antihistamine tablet (such as claritin, (loratadine) allegra, zyrtec, etc)  can be very helpful.  The onset of symptom relief may be an hour or so.  If the allergen can be identified (cat, dog, etc), then taking the antihistamines before allergen exposure is even better!

Question 8

do i have a lettuce allergy? what are signs?

Accepted Answer

Possible: Yes, it is possible to have allergy to lettuce, but it is one of the more rare food allergies.  Typical symptoms would be mouth itching or soreness, nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, diarrhea, hives, itching or rarely in more severe cases trouble breathing, drop in blood pressure (shock), or death.  You only need one or two of these symptoms to suspect an allergy.

Question 9

what are the initial signs of a milk allergy?

Accepted Answer

Skin and GI: Milk allergy usually begins in infancy. Most children have rashes (eczema or hives) and GI symptoms (pain and diarrhea). Less common are nasal and chest symptoms.  Chronic constipation in infants and children is rarely due to true milk allergy.  In young children the initial manifestation of milk allergy can be anaphylaxis, a severe systemic reaction.

Question 10

can having many allergies be a sign of an autoimmune disorder?

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It depends: If you have the usual respiratory allergies (allergic rhinitiis, i.E hay fever, or asthma) then it is not. But if you have chronic urticaria (recurrent hives), you may have igg antibody against your mast cell receptors, thus this would be a form of autoimmune condition.

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