Q: i got an allergy panel. ige 56 total 11.9 silver birch, white oak 5.94, 1.38 cottonwood, white ash 0.97. 0.75 walnut, rest are <0.4. whats next?

Discuss with your MD: or your allergist, next step depends on your symptoms and final diagnosis

Q: how can i tell if i have hives or a drug allergy?

Subtle: hives can occur as part of an allergy syndrome. people with chronic hives or who have an inborn low threshold for hives have difficulty differentiating simple hives from drug allergy. If the drug reaction is IgE-mediated, or occurs via a similar pathway without IgE, then one would expect additional symptoms other than hives (breathing problem, dizzy, nausea, swelling, headache, etc)

Q: is there a blood test to determine drug allergies?

What is the context: Depends on what you are looking for. No simple test. There are specific tests for certain things (penicillin). There are a few tests done to determine if an individual can tolerate a certain med (G6PD). Mostly, though, it comes down to trial of a med and knowledge of what to look for. For example if you get a cough with ACE inhib (lisinopril) your DR will change you to ARB (valsartan)

Q: can my unborn child be harmed if i have a drug allergy?

No: Having a drug allergy is only a problem if you are exposed to the drug. If there is a severe drug allergy during pregnancy there is a potential for a problem. Avoid the drug to which you are allergic.

Question 1

how could i treat poison oak allergy?

Accepted Answer

Avoidance is best: The best approach is avoidance. If the rash is mild and localized over the counter steroid creams and antihistamines may be sufficient. More severe symptoms require a visit to the doctor for stronger steroid creams and possibly oral steroids. Antihistamines can help the itch. Expect it to take at least 2 weeks to clear.

Question 2

is poison oak allergy genetic?

Accepted Answer

Poison oak: Some people appear to be immune, others become immune. However, you can gain or lose immunity, so to assume you can't get it if you never have before is foolish. People change as they age. I would never assume that i was immune at any time no matter what my past experience was.

Question 3

please describe a good treatment for my oak tree pollen allergies?

Accepted Answer

Several: The most effective treatment for seasonal pollen allergies is prescription nasal steroid sprays such as qnasl, flonase, nasonex, (mometasone) etc.  Otc antihistamines such as claritin, Allegra and zyrtec can be helpful for many people.  Avoidance measures for pollen are possible but not really practical.  An allergist can assist in a personalized treatment plan.

Question 4

oak are allergens? allergy help needed please?

Accepted Answer

Pollen: If you test positive for oak on allergy testing, it is to the pollen that you are allergic.  This will be in the air during the spring.  It is often what causes the yellow dust on your car in the spring.

Question 5

is anyone familiar with possible related allergies like poison oak and mangoes?

Accepted Answer

Urushiol: Poison oak, poison sumac, poison ivy, and mango contain the chemical urushiol.  Contact with the plant or any object containing the urushiol oil will induce an eczematous contact dermatitis.

Scrubbing with soap and cold water will remove the urushiol from the skin if it is done within a few minutes of exposure, before it bonds.

Question 6

oak allergy help please?  already tried claritin, benadryl, (diphenhydramine) and zyrtec.

Accepted Answer

Allegra (fexofenadine): Try Allegra and see your doctor for a prescription nasal spray.

Question 7

i got an allergy panel. ige 56 total 11.9 
silver birch,  white oak 5.94, 1.38 cottonwood, white ash 0.97. 0.75 walnut, rest are <0.4. whats next?

Accepted Answer

Discuss with your MD: or your allergist, next step depends on your symptoms and final diagnosis

Question 8

how can i tell if i have hives or a drug allergy?

Accepted Answer

Subtle: hives can occur as part of an allergy syndrome.  people with chronic hives or who have an inborn low threshold for hives have difficulty differentiating simple hives from drug allergy.  If the drug reaction is IgE-mediated, or occurs via a similar pathway without IgE, then one would expect additional symptoms other than hives (breathing problem, dizzy, nausea, swelling, headache, etc)

Question 9

is there a blood test to determine drug allergies?

Accepted Answer

What is the context: Depends on what you are looking for. No simple test. There are specific tests for certain things (penicillin).  There are a few tests done to determine if an individual can tolerate a certain med (G6PD). Mostly, though, it comes down to trial of a med and knowledge  of what to look for. For example if you get a cough with ACE inhib (lisinopril) your DR will change you to ARB (valsartan)

Question 10

can my unborn child be harmed if i have a drug allergy?

Accepted Answer

No: Having a drug allergy is only a problem if you are exposed to the  drug. If there is a severe drug allergy during pregnancy there is a potential for a problem. Avoid the drug to which you are allergic.

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Oak are allergens? allergy help needed please?

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Is anyone familiar with possible related allergies like poison oak and mangoes?

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Oak allergy help please? already tried claritin, benadryl, (diphenhydramine) and zyrtec.

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I got an allergy panel. ige 56 total 11.9 silver birch, white oak 5.94, 1.38 cottonwood, white ash 0.97. 0.75 walnut, rest are <0.4. whats next?

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How can i tell if i have hives or a drug allergy?

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Is there a blood test to determine drug allergies?

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Can my unborn child be harmed if i have a drug allergy?

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