Question 1

how can i reduce the suffering  with a rabbit allergy.?

Accepted Answer

Avoidance, meds: First, i would try to avoid exposure to rabbit(s). If that is not possible, over the counter antihistamines such as zyrtec and Allegra (fexofenadine) might be helpful.

Question 2

watery eyes since eating smoked lapin. is this a rabbit allergy reaction or just due to the smoke?

Accepted Answer

Not rabbit allergy: Food allergy usually starts within 30 min. And involves some or all of following: itchy/swollen  lips/mouth/throat, nausea, vomitting, abdominal cramps, diarrhea, flushing, itchy skin, hives, chest tightness, wheezing, runny/stuffy nose, itchy/watery eyes, lightheadedness/low bp. It is rare to have a single symptom except itchy mouth and symptoms resolve within 24 hours.

Question 3

how to tell if child has dog, cat, or rabbit allergies?

Accepted Answer

Symptoms, tests: Animal danders r strong triggers for allergy symptoms. If a child is allergic to animal dander, she/he may sneeze, wheeze, cough, develop hives or itchy eyes when he/she pets the animal, or even be in the same room with the animal.  You can confirm the allergy be doing allergy testing w an allergist.

Question 4

watery eyes. can this be an allergy to rabbits or smoke?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Allergy to rabbits can certainly cause watery eyes, but it is usually accompanied by itching of the eyes/nose and sneezing, congestion, or breathing symptoms. Smoke is an irritant that can irritate the membranes covering the eyes. It also irritates the mucus membranes in the nose and lungs, so may also cause congestion and wheezing, but should not cause itching. See an eye doctor or allergist.

Question 5

my eye started itching right after giving my bunny a bath. it was very red and irritated. i put in 2 drops of visine allergy drops about 1 hr ago and ?

Accepted Answer

Allergy to rabbit: It appears to avoidance of further contact is the reasonable approach.  Be sure to wash all of the clothing you wore while handling the rabbit. I presume the drops helped.

Question 6

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 7

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 8

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.

Question 9

why do some children have allergies?

Accepted Answer

Hereditary: The ability to have allergies is hereditary.  If one parent has allergy, there is about a 40% chance of the child having allergy. If both parents are allergic, the chances increase to about 70%.  Allergy also requires exposure to an "allergen", like pollen, dust mite, molds or animals.  So if there is no exposure, no symptoms occur.

Question 10

how are children tested for allergies?

Accepted Answer

See below: They are tested the same as everyone else. They can have skin testing performed by an allergist, or blood work ordered by their primary care provider.

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Watery eyes since eating smoked lapin. is this a rabbit allergy reaction or just due to the smoke?

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How to tell if child has dog, cat, or rabbit allergies?

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Watery eyes. can this be an allergy to rabbits or smoke?

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My eye started itching right after giving my bunny a bath. it was very red and irritated. i put in 2 drops of visine allergy drops about 1 hr ago and ?

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Can a parents allergies be passed on to their children?

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