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Well, while you may 'develop' an allgery over time, generally you are born with the Allergies you have. Some of these are hereditary (that is you inherit them from your parents), but it's generally from some genetic mutation of some sort. On the other hand, you can develop immunity to allgeries you once had. Recently, they've been doing studies with children with severe peanut allergies and a small daily dose, gradually increased can lead to a mild level of tolerance. Of course these children can't go eat an entire tub of peanut butter, but a sandwich (especially one accidentally eaten) won't kill them anymore.
What else can I help you with?
Can you be allergic to raccoons?
Yes, people could develop an allergy to raccoons.
Is it possible to develop an allergy to marijuana?
Yes, there is a possibility that anyone at anytime can develop an allergy to marijuana.
Can you develop an allergy specifically to egg whites"?
Yes, it is possible to develop an allergy specifically to egg whites.
Are allergys infectious?
No, but some seems to be triggered by exposure. So if you develop an allergy someone who spends a lot of time with you will get the same exposure to whatever and might develop an allergy too.
Can you spontaneously develop an allergy to something you weren't allergic to the day before such as animal dander?
Yes, it is possible to develop an allergy to something you weren't previously allergic to. Your body chemistry changes about every seven years making allergies easy to develop.
Can an intradermal allergy test be positive if you develop a wheal the day after the test?
If you develop a a red bumpy wheal that passes out the baseline circle you made after intradermal injection within 30 minutes then you are positive for an allergy.
Can a person get asthma latter in his life when he wasn't born with it?
Yes, that is how most people get it. Just 80% of people who have pollen allergy develops allergic asthma. It's not as bad as the one you are born with but it can develop into it. I got my asthma after I had my second child. But I also have a severe allergy against pollen and fur.
What is skin allergy?
An allergic response is the body's way of recognizing a harmful substance. Sometimes this mechanism becomes hypersensitive and reacts to things that are not harmful. That is what is most commonly referred to as an allergy. For example, some people are allergic to metals like the ones in jewelry and develop a green discoloration in their skin. This tends to happen to rings on some people's fingers.
Can you get an allergic reaction to the toner used by a hairdresser after highlights?
yes you can develop an allergy or a sensitvity to anything at any time
Why is cow insulin a good substitue for human insulin?
Insulin from pigs or cows can cause immune reactions in some people, or people may develop an allergy to the insulin over time and it will be ineffective. Human insulin is not immunogenic and so is preferred.
Can you develop allergies to dogs?
You can develop an allergy against anything, at any period in your life - dogs, cats, pollen, milk products, and many other items. For instance, my wife developed an allergy to grass pollen when she was sixteen years old.
Who needs allergry shots?
Anyone who has or is, developing an allergy, may need to get allergy shots. There are many ways one can develop an allergy: to outside or inside pollutants, allergic to dogs or cats, allergic to metals, etc. Usually one gets allergy shots when the allergic reaction is so bad and persistant, that they need to seek professional help.
