Question 1

can u have a rice allergy?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Rice allergy is unusual in the us but can occur in Asian populations where rice consumption is much greater.

Question 2

is it possible to have a rice allergy?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Unlike many food allergies, rice allergy afflicts adults more often than young children. 

The incidence of rice allergy in the United States and europe is very low, because rice is not considered a staple food. In general, the more often a person is exposed to a food, the higher the likelihood that the body becomes sensitized to it.

Question 3

i have a rice allergy, can i eat items with bran oil?

Accepted Answer

Perhaps: If the symptoms of your allergy are anaphylaxis discuss this with your allergist. Depending on your allergic history the answer may be to not take a chance or to try an oral challenge under close medical observation in the hospital or the allergy office. If you tolerate bran oil there you would be able to use it elsewhere.

Question 4

what is the definition or description of: rice allergy?

Accepted Answer

Food allergy: Allergy to any food, in this case rice will cause symptoms of oral itching, lip or tongue swelling, hives, breathing difficulty and/or throat closure etc. Food allergy is diagnosed with clinical history followed by skin or blood test and that information helps establish the diagnosis and severity of the allergy.

Question 5

rice allergy with infant? is that ok since whiteout says rice cereal is bad anyway?

Accepted Answer

RICE ALLERGY?: Among the cereals when first intruducing solid foods, rice cereal is the safest. Mothers are advised to give cereals one by one to avoid allergy especially to wheat. During diarrhea, we give rice cereal to the diet.

Question 6

which allergy medication works best for a 5 yr old?

Accepted Answer

Benadryl (diphenhydramine) or claritin: Benadryl (diphenhydramine) works well but can be sedating, or paradoxically might cause hyperactivity.  Claritin is a nice alternative, working for 24 hours and usually not sedating.

Question 7

what is a effective no drowsy over-the-counter allergy  medication?

Accepted Answer

Allegra or Claritin (loratadine) : Allergy medicines are usully antihistamines
first generation antihistamines like benadryl, (diphenhydramine) often make people sleepy.  Second generation drugs like Allegra and Claritin much less  commonly cause drowsiness.

Question 8

which drug is a good allergy medication?

Accepted Answer

Depends: The choice of allergy medication depends on symptoms. There are several good over the counter antihistamines. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice.

Question 9

what a good cold, flu or allergy medication out there?

Accepted Answer

Many choices: There is no magic pill out there and it all depends on what symptoms your are trying to treat. A decongestant for a cold or flu is available is many different combinations over the counter under different brand names. Look at the ingredients, Pseudoephedrine is a good decongestant avilable in combination with other medications. For allergies, a non drowsy long acting antihistamine is allegra (fexofenadine).

Question 10

can you give a baby under 1-year-old allergy medication?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: I occasionally use Benedryl in a infant if they get hives with a food reaction. Beyond that, antihistamines have little use in early childhood. Small nasal passages, environmental irritants (fumes, dust, smoke, etc.) and mild infections cause most of the congestion in infants. Antihistamines provide no benefit to these kids.

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