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A 24-year-old female asked:
are swollen lymph nodes in the neck a symptom of food allergy? i have swollen lymph nodes in my neck several hours after eating chocolate.
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Dr. Nayla Mumnehanswered
Allergy and Immunology 29 years experience
No: It is unlikely to be a symptom of food allergy by itself. But you need to have your swollen glands evaluated by your doctor to determine what is causing them to swell.
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Can you still be lactose intolerant even though the IgE allergy test claims no allergy?
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Yes: Lactose intolerance is due to the lack of lactase in the GI tract. This is te enzyme tht digests lactose. Without it a person gets gas, cramping and diarrhea despite not having any allergy. Bacteria in the colon cause the gas and the sugar(lactose) acts as a laxative.
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Hoarseness: The cure depends on the cause... Infections, polyps, nodules, tumors, gerd, vocal abuse, yeast infections, smoking, vocal abuse, etc. Etc.
See an ENT doc to figure it out.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
What increases my risk of getting an antibiotic allergy?
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Exposure = Risk: Inappropriate/excessive use of antibiotics has multiple potentially negative effects one of which is the increased risk of sensitization, allergy to the medication.
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A 28-year-old male asked:
Can someone get an allergic reaction to an antibiotic after finishing the course?
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Dr. Kamel Sadekanswered
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Yes: Yes, you can get the allergic reaction afterwards. Some physicians refer to this as delayed allergic reaction.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
What nasal decongestants could I use for my allergy?
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Allergy: It's best to limit your exposure to the allergens if possible. Antihistamines taken regularly may eliminate your symptoms. Decongestants can make you jittery, keep you awake or even cause high blood pressure! your pcp, ENT or allergist can do more if necessary.
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