Question 1

do abnormal allergies exist?

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Not sure.: Allergy seems pretty abnormal in and of itself.  Not sure what is an abnormal allergy.

Question 2

can cat allergies be serious?

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Yes: See an allergist for testing, as well as to determine what medications are needed to treat your cat allergies. Allergy shots can also be extremely effective if you are allergic to cats.

Question 3

how common are dog allergies?

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Common: Allergic rhinitis including allergy to dogs is common, affecting 10-30% of people in the U.S. Rates seems to be increasing over time, particularly in urban areas.These statistic include all allergy sufferers (trees, grass, weeds, dust mites, molds, cats, dogs, etc). I don't have rates for dog allergy sufferers specifically.

Question 4

can i mix allergy medications?

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Careful: Some allergy medications such as Benadryl (diphenhydramine) and zyrtec are sedating and together may be too sedating to function. Mixing allergy medications is best prescribed under the supervision of an allergist to avoid side effects. It depends what you are trying to treat, usually one second generation antihistamine is enough to treat nasal allergies. Other medications can be used for other symptoms.

Question 5

how common are dairy allergies?

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Common: As food allergies go, milk is one of the more common offenders.  More common in kids and there's a good chance they'll outgrow it.

Question 6

how can you best fight allergies?

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Several ways: First;  identify and avoid the allergen if possible
second:  medications to control and decrease symptoms.
Third:  allergy injections (best treatment for long term benefit).  It really is that easy!

Question 7

how common are allergies to onions?

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Onion Allergy: Not very although it is possible; just depends on what your allergic reaction is. Because onions grow in the ground, it might be that you are allergic to grass or weeds but have a cross-reactive reaction taking place called oral-allergy syndrome.

Question 8

are allergies worse in the morning?

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Yes: Your immune system is toned down along with many of the bodies functions when you are asleep. When you wake up they suddenly go into active mode kick start the allergy symptoms when you start your day. If you have indoor allergens like dust mite or pet dander they can be worse.

Question 9

how to get free from cold allergy??

Accepted Answer

Two different ?: Allergy occurs when your genes interact with the environment. There is a strong hereditary component to it. Treatments include avoidance of allergens,  medications, and /or allergy shots.
Cold is from exposure to a virus  and one can minimize exposure by frequent hand washing and staying away from people with a cold.  There is no specific Rx for it at this time.

Question 10

why do some children have allergies?

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Hereditary: The ability to have allergies is hereditary.  If one parent has allergy, there is about a 40% chance of the child having allergy. If both parents are allergic, the chances increase to about 70%.  Allergy also requires exposure to an "allergen", like pollen, dust mite, molds or animals.  So if there is no exposure, no symptoms occur.

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