Question 1

what is the definition or description of: silverfish allergy?

Accepted Answer

Silverfish allergy: Silverfish -12 to 19 mm long wi 6 legs. Their jaws are too weak to bite people or animals but can damage cellulose (fabric, paper). They carry no known diseases. Their molted skin can attracts dust which may trigger allergies (ie. 1 study suggested it triggered breathing problems in people wi indoor allergens).

Question 2

can silverfish enter into children's ears?

Accepted Answer

Insects in baby ears: Yes they can. It can make babies feel irritable as they do not know what is going on in their ears. You may need to see your pediatrician if you think the baby has silver fish in his or her ears.

Question 3

can silverfish infest the human bowel like worms?

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No: Very few things can survive the acids in the stomach.  The only reason some worms (roundworms, pinworms, hookworms) can infest the bowel is because the eggs are swallowed.

Question 4

what to do for silverfish in my ear?

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See an ENT: An ear, nose, & throat doctor can use an ear microscope to carefully remove the foreign body. If it is still alive you can use mineral oil in your ear to kill the insect prior to removal. Get it removed as soon as possible to decrease the chances of an outer ear infection.

Question 5

is there a bug similar to silverfish that do bite?

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Earwig?:  Earwigs can be similar to Silverfish . The male has curved pincers but they usually cause no harm or minimal harm to humans. .

Question 6

how can i stop my allergies?

Accepted Answer

Avoid and treat: You can often lessen symptoms with avoidance and medications. To certain allergens you can greatly lessen sensitivity with specific allergen immunotherapy. You can lessen all ige mediated reactions with Omalizumab (xolair). As allergists we usually recommend various combinations of these depending on severity and duration of symptoms as well as comorbidities (other medical problems).

Question 7

why do you develop an allergy?

Accepted Answer

Genetics: Simple answer: most who develop allergy it is because of genetics and environmental exposure to allergens. In reality it is much more complex than this.

Question 8

should i worry about allergies?

Accepted Answer

If too many symptoms: Hay fever (allergies) is usually due to pollens that are in the air. Some people are allergic to molds and other substances. One can wear a mask when working outdoors or when hiking. Avoid playing outdoors when the pollen or smog levels are high. Medicines such as Claritin otc, zyrtec otc, or prescription eye drops and nasal steroid sprays are helpful. Allergy shots are another option.

Question 9

ragweed allergies, how to deal?

Accepted Answer

Meds, Avoidance: Ragweed allergy presents with congestion, running, itching (eyes and nose), and post-nasal drip (season from August to first frost). See an Allergist in order to confirm suspicion. Intranasal steroid sprays and non-sedating antihistamines can be helpful as well as avoidance measures (keeping car and house windows close, avoid high pollen counts). Also allergy shots or new sublingual tablets.

Question 10

how can i discover my allergies?

Accepted Answer

Testing: By skin or serum testing which is consistent with your clinical history.

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