Question 1

my friend's lips swelled on spicy food. is that the hot spices or a real allergy?

Accepted Answer

Lip swelling: These symptoms would be uncommon as a side effectof the capsacins (that make foods "hot"). Capsacins cause burning but not typically swelling. The possibility of a food allergy should be considered. Avoid repeated exposure until testing is done by rast  to cayenne, jalapeno, cilantro, garlic, tomato, onion, cumin or other other salsa ingredients identified (any physician can order these tests).

Question 2

wha type of pill do you recomed for polen alergy?

Accepted Answer

Pollen Allergy: Any non-sedating anti-histamine such as claritin, (loratadine) zyrtec, and Allegra are often the first defense in allergy season.

Question 3

what  type of  pill do you recomentd for polen alergy?

Accepted Answer

See below: Antihistamines are generally considered the drugs of first choice.

Question 4

if i stop eating a certain food then start eating it again could i develope a worse alergy for it?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If you're allergic to the food to begin with then each time you have it, it's possible to have a worse reaction.  This is especially true with peanut allergies.

Question 5

skin alergy, what food cannot eat?

Accepted Answer

Skin allergy: Typically skin allergy is ige mediated, you can have skin testing to determine what to avoid.  There are some igg associated skin problems, and typically that requires avoidance and then challenge (elimination diet) to determine, though there are igg tests, a little more controversial than ige.

Question 6

does getting alergy test shots hurt?

Accepted Answer

Very little: If given properly and the dose is not excessive, even a 5 year-old child can tolerate it.  In fact, it causes less pain and discomfort than the skin test.  Many patients didn't realize that they already got the shots from a nurse who has been properly trained.

Question 7

can you give a 9 month old alergy medicine?

Accepted Answer

Infant allergy meds: Infants do sometimes require allergy medications but over the counter medications do not provide a dose recommendation. Doses are based on weight and the situation. It is best to ask your doctor for a specific dose recommendation.

Question 8

do a person suddenly devolope a skin alergy?

Accepted Answer

Skin Allergy: Yes. People can suddenly develop a skin allergy.

Question 9

it possible for a medication to create an alergy to something like citrus or other fruits?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes.: Classically, people with latex allergy are often allergic to bananas.

Question 10

what are the symtoms of a glucose alergy?  i wonder if it is possible to have a glucose alergy?

Accepted Answer

Impossible: You cannot develop glucose allergy because it is our main fuel and part of many of our molecular structure like cell membranes along with proteins.  You might be confusing it with the term intolerance which is just not being able to metabolize it

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My friend's lips swelled on spicy food. is that the hot spices or a real allergy?

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Wha type of pill do you recomed for polen alergy?

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What type of pill do you recomentd for polen alergy?

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If i stop eating a certain food then start eating it again could i develope a worse alergy for it?

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Skin alergy, what food cannot eat?

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Does getting alergy test shots hurt?

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Can you give a 9 month old alergy medicine?

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Do a person suddenly devolope a skin alergy?

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It possible for a medication to create an alergy to something like citrus or other fruits?

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What are the symtoms of a glucose alergy? i wonder if it is possible to have a glucose alergy?

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