Question 1

i am confused. i have sulfa allergy since childhood, does it mean i also have allergy to sulfite in foods and sulfate in water? or are they different elements?

Accepted Answer

: These do have different molecular structures so allergy to one does not automatically mean allergy to the others.

Question 2

i have an allergy to sulfur antibiotics and was told i must avoid all sulfates and sulfites example magnesium and zinc sulfate, even epsom salts?

Accepted Answer

Wrong advice: A sulfa allergy does not mean you would be automatically allergic to sulfates or sulfides.

Question 3

can sulfites allergy cause asthma if you never had asthma before?

Accepted Answer

Sulfites...: ...Can trigger an attack in preexisting asthma; i don't think they can start asthma from scratch.

Question 4

i have an allergy to sulfur. would this allergy mean i am allergic to sodium laureth sulfate found in body wash?

Accepted Answer

Sulfa: Sulfa allergy is usually secondary to antibiotics such as bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim). You did not describe your type of allergy but if assuming it is to an oral antibiotic, you should be ok with the body wash.

Question 5

what is the definition or description of: ferrous sulfate allergy?

Accepted Answer

See below: Allergy is aberrant immune response to any entity.

Question 6

what is the definition or description of: feosol (ferrous sulfate) allergy?

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Feosol allergy: Feosol (ferrous sulfate) is supplement used to prevent or treat Iron deficiency. An allergy occurs when your body’s immune system creates antibodies to a foreign substance causing a reaction that can be mild to severe.  Potential adverse reactions include:  https://www.drugs.com/sfx/feosol-original-side-effects.html

Question 7

i was diagnose nickel sulfate hexahydrate allergy....what is the cure? i tried different kind of ointment and steroids.what to do?

Accepted Answer

No cure: A dermatologist can test all your jewelry for ionic niso4, including the buckle on your watch and the backings on your earrings. That way you can know which metals will not cause a reaction. A prescription steroid cream will suppress any allergic reaction. You will be safe with surgical (stainless) steel. Often silver and 14k gold are ok. Reactions are more common if the skin is wet or sweaty. The.

Question 8

could a nickel sulfate hexahydrate allergy identified through a patch test trigger a mast cell response?  could a low nickel diet be helpful?

Accepted Answer

Clarification: Nickel allergy is identified by a patch test.  This test looks for a delayed type hypersensitivity reaction, which can be mediated by serval cells (mast cells being one of them).  This type of contact allergy is effected by topical (skin) contact, not ingestion of a food or a specific diet.

Question 9

is neomycin sulfate a sulfa drug, that would cause an allergy if applied to skin?

Accepted Answer

: It is possible, but an infection is also a possible cause. Watch for redness, swelling and fever.

Question 10

what is the definition or description of: morphine sulfate allergy?

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Dear 33-year-old: I keep seeing these questions from you.  The definition of a  morphine allergy is that you're allergic to morphine.  In allergic response is a specific cascade of events that occurs when you've been sensitized to a certain chemical or protein.  You can apply this answer to every other question you've asked about the definition of a blank allergy

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I am confused. i have sulfa allergy since childhood, does it mean i also have allergy to sulfite in foods and sulfate in water? or are they different elements?

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I have an allergy to sulfur antibiotics and was told i must avoid all sulfates and sulfites example magnesium and zinc sulfate, even epsom salts?

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Can sulfites allergy cause asthma if you never had asthma before?

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I have an allergy to sulfur. would this allergy mean i am allergic to sodium laureth sulfate found in body wash?

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What is the definition or description of: ferrous sulfate allergy?

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What is the definition or description of: feosol (ferrous sulfate) allergy?

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I was diagnose nickel sulfate hexahydrate allergy....what is the cure? i tried different kind of ointment and steroids.what to do?

A member asked:

Could a nickel sulfate hexahydrate allergy identified through a patch test trigger a mast cell response? could a low nickel diet be helpful?

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Is neomycin sulfate a sulfa drug, that would cause an allergy if applied to skin?

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What is the definition or description of: morphine sulfate allergy?

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