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

which trees are blooming now that cause allergies?

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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 3

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 4

are tree pollen allergies treated differently from other allergies?

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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 5

how did i form my tree nut allergy?

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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.

Question 6

what could cause a tree nut allergy?

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Genes & environment: The tendency to develop allergies to foods & other innocuous environmental things is inherited. Allergy to tree nuts & peanuts probably occurs because exposure is too low during the critical period when the infant's immune system is sorting out self from dangerous stuff & foreign but safe stuff. Allergists currently think that early exposure to tree nuts might prevent allergy to these foods.

Question 7

how can someone outgrow a tree nut allergy?

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Not likely to clear: As a child the odds of a tree nut allergy clearing are one in five. As an adult less than that.

Question 8

what can i do if i have a tree nut allergy?

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Avoid tree nuts: Tree nut allergy along with peanut and shellfish allergies occur in children and adults. The primary treatment is strict avoidance. Individuals with one or more of these sensitivities should have Epinephrine (epi-pen) for immediate use. There are increasing numbers of reports of sucessful oral desensitivity for peanuts. Hopefully there will be generally accepted, safe protocols to desensitize

Question 9

is it possible to outgrow my tree nut allergy?

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Not likely: Tree nut allergy is very rarely outgrown, especially at the age of 44.

Question 10

any tips for traveling with a tree nut allergy?

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Ask and inform: As with any food allergy, ID and avoidance of the particular allergen is the only way to prevent an exposure.  If you are traveling to a country where health care facilities are limited you want to bring enough medication to deliver anything that might have been used for ongoing care.  But !!! before having to treat yourself make sure you know exactly how to ask if dishes contain nuts.  Be vigilan

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