Question 1

what is the definition or description of: omega 3 fats allergy?

Accepted Answer

Omega 3 fats allergy: Omega 3 fats may help prevent coronary disease &amp; dementia.  Allergic reactions can include difficulty breathing, hives and swelling of face, lips, throat, mouth or tongue.

Question 2

is it common to have skin reaction to certain supplements? using nordic naturals brand of omegas and think causing skin allergy how2 know 4sure?

Accepted Answer

Stop taking them: The only way to tell is to stop taking the supplement for at least 2 weeks. If the skin reaction subsided, that'd be the clue. If  you want to be double-sure, try the supplement again to see if the skin reaction returns.

Question 3

hi,my father has severe allergies eating seafood especially fish.should he take omega 3 fatty acid as a supplement or would that also trigger allergy.

Accepted Answer

Would not: especially over the counter supplements with unknown contents and not FDA regulated.

Question 4

can a person with a shellfish allergy have a reaction to sea salt?

Accepted Answer

No: Sea salt is obtained after evaporating sea water

Question 5

hi will these pills called omega-7 sea buckthorn oil interfere or interact with the effectiveness of my birthc pills in anyway?? im on combination pills btw and ive been feeling dry also want to get rid of my hyperpig marks and heard these help

Accepted Answer

No the omega-7 sea b: no the omega -7 sea buckthorn oil should not interfere  or interact with your BCP.  
As far as helping get rid of your hyperpig marks I know of no evidence that this will help.

Question 6

can i do a test for omega 3 in my body , i mean in blood test. and how much wants the fish oil to compense my needs if i don't eat any sea food ?

Accepted Answer

No need: Omegas have been recently discredited as cardiovascular protectors. A large study completed this year by the nih found no improvement in outcomes. So the demographic data that has indicated beneficial results of seafood consumption still applies; so eat ocean fish, not omegas.

Question 7

13 month old with flu like symptoms. scratches nose vigorously. can i give him aller guard? (allergy nasal spray). it contains 2% ectoin, sea salt and water.

Accepted Answer

Allergy: Ectoine is a compound that does stabilize the cell membrane. In this case the histamine cells of the nose. Should not be problem.

Question 8

could allergy to a specific drug ingredient develop over time?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Drug allergy is a complex issue, so many drugs r in the market with many active / inactive ingredients, fortunately enough only few people develop drug allergy, if at all in doubt stop the medicine review it with ur doctor to replace it, if it is an absolute necessity to take the drug in question consult an allergist.

Question 9

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 10

how can i tell if i have hives or a drug allergy?

Accepted Answer

Subtle: hives can occur as part of an allergy syndrome.  people with chronic hives or who have an inborn low threshold for hives have difficulty differentiating simple hives from drug allergy.  If the drug reaction is IgE-mediated, or occurs via a similar pathway without IgE, then one would expect additional symptoms other than hives (breathing problem, dizzy, nausea, swelling, headache, etc)

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Is it common to have skin reaction to certain supplements? using nordic naturals brand of omegas and think causing skin allergy how2 know 4sure?

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Hi,my father has severe allergies eating seafood especially fish.should he take omega 3 fatty acid as a supplement or would that also trigger allergy.

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Can a person with a shellfish allergy have a reaction to sea salt?

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Hi will these pills called omega-7 sea buckthorn oil interfere or interact with the effectiveness of my birthc pills in anyway?? im on combination pills btw and ive been feeling dry also want to get rid of my hyperpig marks and heard these help

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Can i do a test for omega 3 in my body , i mean in blood test. and how much wants the fish oil to compense my needs if i don't eat any sea food ?

A member asked:

13 month old with flu like symptoms. scratches nose vigorously. can i give him aller guard? (allergy nasal spray). it contains 2% ectoin, sea salt and water.

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Could allergy to a specific drug ingredient develop over time?

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Which drug is a good allergy medication?

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How can i tell if i have hives or a drug allergy?

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