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Does anyone ever have a yeast allergy?
Yes.: However, you may eat any product that does not use yeast in the making of it. That would include such breads as tortilla, pita, flatbread, biscuits, cornbread. ...Read more
Allergies (Definition)
Allergies occur when your immune system is triggered by envirionmental factors it should ignore--for example, pollen in the air, or dander on a cat or dog--and creates cells to fight against them. An allergic reaction typically causes itching, congestion, or drainage, and ...Read more
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What is the definition or description of: Yeast allergy?
Yeast allergy: An allergy occurs when your body’s immune system creates antibodies to a foreign substance causing a reaction that can be mild to severe. In this case, the allergic response is to yeast. ...Read more
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Does anyone out there have a yeast allergy by testing that doesn't have symptoms?
Test interpretation: Allergy testing should interpreted along with patient symptoms. Allergy test demonstrates 'hypersensitivity' or potential to develop allergic reactions. Skin testing incorporates immune mechanisms and tissue factors to the positivity of the blood specific ige testing. ...Read more
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I have a yeast allergy, I am having a real problems finding what I can eat, anyone have a website?
Yes: The food allegy and anaphylaxis network is a very helpful resource for people with food allergies. The website is www. Foodallergy. Org. ...Read more
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I have a bakers yeast allergy, is there any substitute?
Not really.: However, you may eat any product that does not use yeast in the making of it. That would include such breads as tortilla, pita, flatbread, biscuits, cornbread. ...Read more
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Is there a permanent cure for yeast allergy?
Not specifically.: Sometimes it is a cross-reactivity to allergy to another mold that may improve with immunotherapy. This would not be the typical case and you should not expect improvement. However, you may eat any product that does not use yeast in the making of it. That would include such breads as tortilla, pita, flatbread, biscuits, cornbread. ...Read more
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If I have a brewers yeast allergy can I eat manna?
Probably not: Manna would last only one day; by the next morning, "it became infested with maggots and stank." (exodus 16:20). .. Maybe moses changed his mind about keeping it around. Thus, I doubt you can still find it. (taken with additions from http://www. Straightdope. Com/columns/read/1402/followup-wasnt-manna-placed-in-the-ark-of-the-covenant). ...Read more
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If I have a yeast allergy, would taking red yeast pills be bad?
Not necessarily: The species of yeast causing common yeast allergy is very different from the red yeast species. They are in different genera. That said, characterization of yeast species is fluid because the yeast phase of the mold is very different from the mycelial stage - two phases of the fungal life cycle. Best advice is to discuss this question with the allergist who tested you for yeast allergy. ...Read more
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Do people with yeast allergy have to stay away from all yeast forever?
Very Likely.: However, you may eat any product that does not use yeast in the making of it. That would include such breads as tortilla, pita, flatbread, biscuits, cornbread. ...Read more
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Do you have a gluten/yeast allergy if eating lots of pizza crust?
No: A gluten allergy is made worse by eating bread ie pizza crust. Blood tests and endoscopic tests are used to determine if one is gluten-allergic (celiac disease). ...Read more
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I was just diagnosed with a yeast allergy, and I was wondering if there is anything I can get if thrush?
There are simple: Treatments available through your doctor.
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Does anyone have a yeast allergy that acts up when they eat bread or pizza?
Yeast: Yes, that is possible.
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Do people with yeast allergy have to stay away from all yeast including beer?
Sure it's allergy?: Be sure that you truly have an allergy before you try to avoid yeast. Best bet is to see a board certified allergist for evaluation. If you are truly allergic to yeast, you should probably avoid breads, wine and beer that contain yeast (brewer's or baker's). ...Read more
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I have a bakers yeast allergy, is there a good substitute like gluten free breads?
NO: You need to avoid yeast. Don't worry about avoiding wheat or gluten unless you have an allergy to that also. Unleavened breads like pita bread, tortillas, crackers and flat breads will probably be your best bet. ...Read more
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What baked goods for me to avoid if I'm diagnose with breast yeast allergy?
Don't know: Don't know what breast yeast allergy is. ...Read more
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Do recurring oral thrush infections indicate that I have a yeast allergy? I’ve had several oral thrush infections and was wondering if I should give up products containing yeast? Could it mean that I have a yeast intolerance?
Thrush: This can be a result of the use of steroid inhalers and other medications or a reflection of an immunodficiency. Cutin g out foods with yeast will not afect it. You need to see an allergist. ...Read more
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Does anyone have a yeast allergy that acts up when they eat bread or drink beer?
Yes: Brewer's and baker's yeast are essentially the same organism. Saccharomyces cerevisiae. ...Read more
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CULTFUNGI Result 1 Colony Sterile mold, does not produce conidia necessary for identification.1 Colony Yeast not Cryptococcus neoformans Do I need med?
NO:
No pathogens noted
Culture again if symptoms persist!
Hope this helps!
Dr Z
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CULT FUNGI Result 1 Colony Sterile mold, does not produce conidia necessary for identification. 1 Colony Yeast not Cryptococcus neoformans. Explain?
Petri dish jargon: This is the microbiologist's report on two single colonies of different fungi. One is a yeast form and one is a mould. Neither can be identified as to what 'species' it is, but it doesn't matter since these are what we call 'contaminants'. I suspect this was a 'sputum' sample? This occurs quite commonly in those specimens. If you're not feeling well, good to see the doc who ordered the test. ...Read more
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Is there a permanent cure for yeast bread allergy?
No: As it stands right now, the only "cure" for food allergy is avoidance. People can be desensitized in some instances - studies have shown this to be possible with milk, eggs, and peanuts. However, that is not a "permanent" cure. ...Read more
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Are allergies a cause of vaginal yeast infections?
No: Allergies do not increase the risk of a yeast infection. ...Read more
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How do I know if I have an sti, yeast infection, or allergy?
Please see your GYN: For an exam and cultures.
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I wanted to know is it herpes a really bad yeast infection or latex allergies!?
Vaginitis: You need to be seen and examined to establish the cause of this outbreak. ...Read more
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Lower left side abdomen hurts, protruding slightly/ ate lots of yeast bread. Allergy?
Not necessarily: Causes of recurrent abdominal discomfort as described may be identified by first addressing accompanying signs/symptoms so as to localize the organ involved: vaginal discharge or bleeding, alteration in periods, pregnancy risk? Fever, nausea, vomiting, altered stool pattern, blood with stool, tenderness, distension? Painful urination, blood in urine? Recent trauma, herniations? Age? Gender? Risks? ...Read more
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I was wondering is it herpes a really bad yeast infection or latex allergies, should I be concerned?
Skin eruption: Would need far more information about what sort of lesions you are seeing. Best advice is to let a doctor see these and make a diagnosis. Good luck. ...Read more
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Clear drainage slow drips out of R nare docs say due to allergies. Now having odor, like vaginal secretions - healthy not yeast smell what is that?
Single nare drainage: Commonly fowl smelling unilateral nasal drainage may indicate some obstructing lesion or infection rather than allergies. May consider a second opinion or ENT ...Read more
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The last three days or so my clitoris is very itchy. Not a yeast infect. No changes to suggest allergy but have eaten more sugar than normal. Cause?
Sugar & yeast: Ingesting large amounts of sugar will increase the amount of sugar in the vaginal epithelium and vulva which can increase the risk of yeast infection therefore, the clitoral itching. First, decrease the sugar intake and see if the itching gets better. If not, see a MD and be examined for yeast vulvovaginits. ...Read more
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Does a +2 on a skin allergy test mean that you should not eat anything with that item in it? The foods are milk, yeast, potato and rice
Whoa: If someone has told you to shun everything to which you have supposed skin sensitivity, please get a second opinion. I'm not an allergist, but food allergies are best determined by your clinical response to a particular food. Skin tests are adjuncts at best & often misleading. Nowadays, people are disrupting their lives and those of others by overly-restrictive diets from weak evidence like this. ...Read more
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What can help me get rid of my wheat allergy? Get bloated when having yeast breads.
Sorry, not much...: If diagnosed with celiac diease, please read labels carefully and avoid all foods with wheat, barley, rye (includes breads). Explore the gluten-free aisles of your supermarket. Enjoy products made with rice, soy, oats and liberalize fresh fruits and vegetables, as well as lean meats. Consider blood testing for tissue transglutaminase antibody to assess whether your diet is truly free of gluten. ...Read more
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I developed allergy to milk, tomatoes, yeast, house dust, house dust mites, paper dust, cockroach dust at the age of 16. Can they be outgrown?
Unlikely: You can be desensitized, but outgrowing allergies is not likely to happen. ...Read more
Yeast (Definition)
Any of various unicellular fungi of the genus saccharomyces, especially s. Cerevisiae, reproducing by budding and from ascospores and capable of fermenting ...Read more
Yeast Allergy (Definition)
An allergy occurs when your body’s immune system creates antibodies to a foreign substance causing a reaction that can be mild to severe. In this case, the allergic ...Read more