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: can a parents allergies be passed on to their children?

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.

Q: does a cough come with allergies in children?

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.

Q: can a parents' allergies to various foods be passed on to their children?

No: The condition of being allergic is certainly an inherited property. Often, that tendancy is greater in children whose biological mother has allergies. However, specific allergy is generally not thought to be inherited. That is, a parent can be allergic to food, and their children allergic to pollen or insect stings.

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

can a parents allergies be passed on to their children?

Accepted Answer

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 9

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 10

can a parents' allergies to various foods be passed on to their children?

Accepted Answer

No: The condition of being allergic is certainly an inherited property.  Often, that tendancy is greater in children whose biological mother has allergies.  However, specific allergy is generally not thought to be inherited.  That is, a parent can be allergic to food, and their children allergic to pollen or insect stings.

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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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Can a parents allergies be passed on to their children?

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Does a cough come with allergies in children?

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Can a parents' allergies to various foods be passed on to their children?

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