Question 1

what are the symptoms of soda allrgies?

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See details: I have never heard of a soda allergy but a reaction may include, rashes, GI or respiratory issues.

Question 2

is it possible that zantac, being a histamine blocker, could cause higher histamine production when coming off of it, resulting in development of allergies? for example consuming diet soda can result in insulin spikes in some cases, possibly leading to di

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No: Zantac (ranitidine) is a histamine 2 receptor reverse agonist and would not significantly affect histamine production.when withdrawn.  There is a theoretical possibility that Zantac (ranitidine) itself may lead to more histamine release by blocking the histamine 2 receptor(which acts as a feedback switch)  but this has not been clinically a significant issue.

Question 3

itch w/urine test negative for stds on many test, doc says possible allergy as it occurs only after drinking diet soda, is this possible?

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Yeast?: STDs rarely cause urethral itching in men, no surprise standard STD tests are negative. If urethral discharge, consider nongonococcal urethritis (NGU), an STD usually caused by bacteria not detected with routine STD tests. If your diabetes is poorly controlled, maybe yeast (candida). Hard to imagine an allergic cause, or that it really is connected with diet soda. Keep working w/ your doctor.

Question 4

could food allergy worsen atopic dermatitis? allergy test said i don't have food allergy but i feel i do after eating certain food like chicken, soda,

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Food Allergy: Yes food allergies can cause atopic dermatitis.  Testing may not always be accurate.  My suggestion is to do a food challenge by eliminating the food you are worried about for a week and then introducing it back.  If you skin clears and then gets the rash back after reintroducing the offending food, simply avoid that food.

Question 5

what are the symptoms of a serious medication allergy?

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Various: A medication allergy may cause severe symptoms such as rash or hives, swelling of the tongue or throat, difficulty breathing, drop in blood pressure, loss of consciousness, or death.

Question 6

what can i do if a new hvac system gives me allergy symptoms?

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Unusual: First you will need to check whether the duct system has been contaminated (rodent droppings, molds etc). If so, you need to get the duct work cleaned . If your HVAC system had not worked before, the restarting of the HVAC may stir up the settled dust in the house and thus causing your allergic symptoms.  If this problem persists for more than 2 weeks, check with installer.

Question 7

what is the difference in symptoms bteween a cold and allergies?

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Keeps coming back: They are similar! Itchy nose, sneezing, nasal congeston, running nose, coughing, sinus pain/fullness, post nasal drip. No fever with allergies, though. And most with allergies don't 'feel sick'; but they do feel tired, fatigued, wiped out. Why? Because allergies, like colds, tigger immune responses that sap energy.

Question 8

how can i tell if my child has allergies or just a cold? the symptoms are similar.

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Fever versus itching: If child has fever then not allergy and if child has itching (eyes, nose, throat) it is probably allergy. Think allergy if child has other allergic conditions, like eczema, asthma or if symptoms perist for over 10 days or increase around pets, when pollen count high. Giving an antihistamine is harmless and ineffective with viral infection but will improve allergy symptoms. Ask your pediatrician.

Question 9

a household with an indoor cat/dog, what would be the best remedies for their allergy symptoms?

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Pet allergies: Get rid of the pets. If not, keep them out of bedrooms and kennel them at night.

Question 10

is it normal for a child to have allergy symptoms for weeks at a time or could it be something else?

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Allergies chronic: Nasal allergies do tend to be chronic, with longstanding congestion, allergic shiners in a child who performs an " allergic salute" from time to time.   In contrast, viral colds last a week to 10 days, then resolve completely. Keep in mind it's normal for a child to have 8 or so colds a year, mostly in the wintertime.

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Itch w/urine test negative for stds on many test, doc says possible allergy as it occurs only after drinking diet soda, is this possible?

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Could food allergy worsen atopic dermatitis? allergy test said i don't have food allergy but i feel i do after eating certain food like chicken, soda,

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What are the symptoms of a serious medication allergy?

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What can i do if a new hvac system gives me allergy symptoms?

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What is the difference in symptoms bteween a cold and allergies?

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How can i tell if my child has allergies or just a cold? the symptoms are similar.

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