Question 1

how can an adult develope allergys to mold, pollen, dust mites and grass?

Accepted Answer

Gene &amp; environment: When your genes and the changing environment intreacts, some people would develop allergies. Allergy develops because your immune system has been redirected to react to otherwise innocuous substances such as animal dander, pollen, dust mite,mold, food etc. The stronger a family history of allergic diseases, the more likely you are going to become allergic.

Question 2

can allergies to molds pollens dust etc include symptoms of lightheaded, feeling a little spacey etc?

Accepted Answer

Perhaps: but only indirectly if the problem affects your inner ear or causing sleep deprivation.  Some antihistamines especially the older ones may also dull your brain.

Question 3

what is best way to treat allergies (esp pollen/mold, e.g. 2014 seems to be worse than past)? could this make asthma worse/lead to more flare ups? otc allergy meds don't work or limited effect for me

Accepted Answer

Allergist: If you are so impaired, it's time to be evaluated by an allergist and perhaps undergo desensitization.

Question 4

have had occasional tickle and dry cough feeling past week. been staying at home. no other symptoms, but worried abt covid. weather alternating btwn dry/very windy & heavy rains. pollen/mold counts high. is allergy/irritation more likely cause?

Accepted Answer

Allergic reaction: Monitor your temperature and if you have a fever, please arrange a virtual health visit. 
With high pollen counts and seasonal allergies prevalent, you may be experiencing an allergic reaction. Stay inside, rest and drink fluids. Take an antihistamine, rinse nasal passages.

Question 5

is it unusual to be allergic to onions, broccoli, spinach, carrots, peaches and eggs? i also have inhalant, dust, mold and pollen allergies.

Accepted Answer

Yes: This number of allergies is not common. Someone with these problems  requires an evaluation by a specialist in allergy and immunology to identify if you are truly allergic to these things  or if there is some other potential problem.

Question 6

i have allergies to penicillin, mold, dust,pollen, shellfish, some types of soaps.i take allergy meds year around. should i take covid vaccine and if so which one?

Accepted Answer

: None of those materials are present in any of the vaccines.  Absolutely, take whichever vaccine is locally available.  The Delta variant of coronavirus is now widely circulating - is much more contagious than the original

Question 7

what to do if i have never broken out, so i was just wondering would i be allergic to it because of the pollen and ragweeds?

Accepted Answer

No problem: If you are not genetically predisposed to become allergic, it is unlikely that you will have problem regardless of the pollen count.

Question 8

what is the worst type of pollen this time of year? tree? flower?

Accepted Answer

Early Spring Tree: At this time of year, tree pollens predominate.

Question 9

can sperm travel through air like pollen?

Accepted Answer

Travel of sperm: The force of ejaculation can propel sperm through the air for some distance.  It cannot travel the distances of pollen which are extremely low weight.

Question 10

what is the best medication to fight severe pollen allergies?

Accepted Answer

Varies: Pollen allergy, meaning allergic rhinitis and / or allergic conjunctivitis can be treated by several different medications including oral/nasal/ocular antihistamines, nasal steroids, oral and ocualar decongestants and allergy vaccine therapy.

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How can an adult develope allergys to mold, pollen, dust mites and grass?

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Can allergies to molds pollens dust etc include symptoms of lightheaded, feeling a little spacey etc?

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What is best way to treat allergies (esp pollen/mold, e.g. 2014 seems to be worse than past)? could this make asthma worse/lead to more flare ups? otc allergy meds don't work or limited effect for me

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Have had occasional tickle and dry cough feeling past week. been staying at home. no other symptoms, but worried abt covid. weather alternating btwn dry/very windy & heavy rains. pollen/mold counts high. is allergy/irritation more likely cause?

A member asked:

Is it unusual to be allergic to onions, broccoli, spinach, carrots, peaches and eggs? i also have inhalant, dust, mold and pollen allergies.

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I have allergies to penicillin, mold, dust,pollen, shellfish, some types of soaps.i take allergy meds year around. should i take covid vaccine and if so which one?

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What to do if i have never broken out, so i was just wondering would i be allergic to it because of the pollen and ragweeds?

A member asked:

What is the worst type of pollen this time of year? tree? flower?

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Can sperm travel through air like pollen?

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What is the best medication to fight severe pollen allergies?

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