Question 1

how can i stop my allergies?

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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 2

why do you develop an allergy?

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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 3

should i worry about allergies?

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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 4

ragweed allergies, how to deal?

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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 5

how can i discover my allergies?

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

Question 6

what foods can trigger allergies?

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A few cause most: About 90% of serious food allergies caused by immune mechanisms come from a few foods: milk, egg, soy, wheat, peanut, tree nuts, fish, and shellfish. Allergies to fruits and vegetables are often due to cross-reactions with pollen allergies. However, there are also reactions that are not caused by immune mechanisms (intolerances) and these can occur to a wide range of other foods.

Question 7

how can i calm down my allergies?

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Diagnosis and treat: Although allergies are considered common knowledge, it is most important to first be sure that the symptoms are of allergic nature. Management of allergy symptoms starts with identify and avoid the allergy triggers to stop more allergic reactions. Reduce exposure. Antihistaminics neutralize the most potent mediator of allergy symptoms-histamine. Corticosteroids help with reducing inflammation.

Question 8

how do i know if i have a allergy?

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An office visit : An office visit to an allergist would help. Diagnosing allergy is based on symptoms and confirmed by allergy test.

Question 9

can you outgrow certain allergies?

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Sure can!: Certain food and air borne allergies can be tolerated over time causing "outgrowing " of certain allergies!  allergy shots can expedite body's immune response and works well! regards!

Question 10

what medicine is good for allergy?

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Depends: This is an open question, more information is needed.

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