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Allergies

Allergies occur when the immune system is over-stimulated. Most people will suffer from allergies at least once in their lives. Examples include asthma, hay fever and insect stings.

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Do Pugs cause allergies?

Well yes and no. people can be allergic to any kind of dog.(except the kind that are especially for people allergic to dogs) people can be allergic to them thogh if your thinking about getting a pug go to a breeder and spend some time around the pugs. nd talk to your doctor forst before you nget one.

What is the Strongest Antihistamine?

Fexofenadine which is a second generation anti histaminc is considered per se to be the strongest of all the anti histaminic medications available in the market today .

It is prescribed in a dosage of either 120mg or 180mg at once a day dosing .

Is it possible to have an allergic reaction to one's own hair?

It is uncommon, but possible to have an allergic reaction to your own hair. This condition is known as "hair dye allergy" or "hair dye dermatitis" and can result in symptoms like itching, redness, and swelling on the scalp or skin. Consulting a dermatologist is recommended if you suspect an allergic reaction to your own hair.

Whats a tongue frenulum?

It's the little piece of tissue that connects the tongue to the bottom of your mouth. Open your mouth adn touch the tip of your tongue to the roof of your mouth....right in the center the little piece of flesh in the middle is the frenulum.

Can the pollen from a bouquet of flowers on display inside the house make allergies worse?

Yes, pollen from flowers can exacerbate allergies for individuals who are sensitive to pollen. Displaying flowers indoors can release pollen into the air, potentially triggering allergic reactions such as sneezing, itching, and congestion. It is recommended to limit exposure to flowers if you are prone to pollen allergies.

Is it possible that an alcoholic has an allergy to alcohol that causes a chemical reaction and combined with mental obsession means that they cannot drink safely?

The term "allergy" is an old one and is no longer commonly used. There do seem to be differences in how people metabolize and react to alcohol that are at least mostly genetic. An alcoholic is one who is addicted to the liquid drug alcohol. There are many ways to look at it, but this is fundamental.

Why do people crave the smell of plastic latex or rubber Is smelling latex dangerous?

* We have five senses ... sight, audio (hearing), smell and taste and touch. Many people like the smell of certain things and it doesn't mean they need to run off and see a therapist. As a kid I use to like the smell of tar or gasoline. Now, I can't stand the smell of either odor. There is no particular reason why a person enjoys a certain smell (it's the brain and we know so little about it) and unless allergic to latex it's not dangerous to your health.

Is citronella harmful if you are allergic to grass?

Some people are allergic to grass pollen and suffer from hay fever.

People are not usually allergic to grass.

If you suffer from hay fever you can eat food containing citronella as the stem is used not the pollen.

What is speck of calcification involving gray-white matter junction of right parietal lobe suggests small calcified granuloma?

== == I don't know if brain tumors calcify or if the plaque that forms in Alzheimer's Disease involves any type of calcification. Probably the best place to look is a site specifically devoted to Med School and to neurology and brain surgery. [See Comments.]

For allergy reasons is a loquat a citrus fruit or not?

No, a loquat is not a citrus fruit. It belongs to the Rosaceae family, while citrus fruits belong to the Rutaceae family. Individuals with citrus allergies may not necessarily be allergic to loquats.

Can a human be allergic to another human?

Yes, people [ myself included ] can be allergic to other peoples natural skin oil and skin dander. Itchy burning rash develops on contact. Proved this many times with people who have freshly washed skin, no soap residue and again the allergic reaction occurred with contact. Proof that people can be allergic to other people.

It is also possible that one is allergic to something on the other person. For instance, perhaps one person has a pet and the other is allergic to that pet. Or the person uses a perfume, hair product, soap, or something on their body that causes a reaction. Also, fabric softeners or certain laundry detergents can cause allergic reactions. Consider all of that first.

What is the treatment for an allergic reaction to acrylic titanium paint?

I don't have a treatment , but my wife was painting with Behr paint w/ DISNEY colors added and she had a really bad reaction. Her throat closed off and her head began to hurt and her upper extremities began to ache. she thought her sugars were low so she stopped to eat ,luckily because it probably saved her life.

Can you be allergic to surgical steel?

I've had a few piercings done, all of them with surgical steel, including my tongue, lip, and belly button (twice) and each piercing got infected due to my allergy to surgical steel. If you think you might be, don't keep the ring in. My most recent piercing, getting my belly button done for the second time, was a huge mistake. My body rejected the surgical steel and ate away the top layer of skin that holds the piercing in place, so my piercing now looks as if it had been ripped out.

...not to scare anyone or anything.

The same thing happened to me! I had a navel piercing done and it was ok for almost a week, then all of a sudden it started to get red, swell and had some white pus..all the signs of an infection. I am studying to be a nurse and I had my teacher, a surgeon look at it and clean it out for me. I endured the pain of having him pull it open and clean it out. But even after that the swelling just got worst. All of a sudden it looked like the top ball was being swallowed. After attempting everything, I had to take the piercing out. It hurt my soul knowing that I had gone thru all that, but the fear of septicemia was too great.

If you have allergies to latex and almost everything under the sun... Do Not Do This! If you do, go to an allergist to get tested for Nickel. Or use a gold ring.

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I turned out to not be that allergic to the surgical steel. mY problem was that I had pus in there all the time so I found a solution in order to keep my belly ring. What I did was used a plastic belly ring retainer and it healed in less than a week. I have been keeping it in there for almost 2 mo and it has no problems and it has no pus and the skin has dried up and gotten better inside. So that's an option some one may use.

Allergies to the nickel in surgical steel are somewhat rare, but do occur. Here is some evidence, conclusions and advice from a guy who does this kind of thing for a living...

According to the medical literature, it appears surgical steel causes problems for tissue-embedded micro devices like stents, but is does not seem to be a problem for patients with large implants such as hip replacements. Around 20% of patients in a stent study tested positive for nickel allergy and the allergy was the best predictor of stent problems.

Conclusion: Soft-tissue embedded surgical steel (e.g., piercings) can cause allergic reactions.

Closer to home... I have two friends with ear piercings that would not heal, so I did an experiment. We used over-the-counter triple antibiotic ointment alone, salt solution alone and change to a gold stud. Salt solution alone did nothing. The triple antibiotic resulted in cycles of inflammation and healing. Change to gold resulted in rapid healing with no recurrence.

Conclusion: Nickel in the surgical steel causes inflammation which may result in infection.

Advice: If you have a piercing that won't heal, switch to gold and use topical antibiotic until it heals. Try surgical steel again after healing. If redness returns, no more surgical steel for you.

Can dental sealant cause a reaction?

I have never seen one after placing hundreds of them over the past 30 years, nor have I read anything in the research or performance evaluation literature regarding that type of response.

It is possible, however, to experience a slight, temporary chemical burn from the etching gel used to prep the tooth surface for the sealant, or an allergic reaction to the operator's latex gloves. I would advise the practitioner of your experience so it can be examined and noted in your chart.

When you rub a ring across your face why does a black line appear?

The black line is a reaction with the foundation a girl is wearing. The only way to test for an iron deficiency is by examining blood. Your skin does not have blood on the surface! If anybody is wearing makeup boy or girl, a black line will appear. It is due to the minerals in the makeup. Try it...If someone has no makeup on nothing will happen.

The reason below is completely wrong!!!!

From Chemistry Jones

The reason for this has not yet been proven, most likely it is because of low iron levels. That is what has been thought of it so far. If somebody or yourself rubs or simply wipes a piece of gold (ex. a ring) on your face, a black line may appear.

This is likely to happan if you are a girl in your teens but it rarely happens if you are a boy and if you are above thirty! :D

........................Happy New Year!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

What are the different types of anaphylactic reactions?

You can read detailed info at health.howstuffworks or allergy-central but my own personal reaction might be useful. I have a severe shellfish allergy that didn't begin until I was about 14. Until then I had minor problems after eating shrimp but now if I had the slightest exposure I suffer from anaphylaxis. My lips tingle and swell up first, this is usually my first warning sign and I have to immediately take Benadryl. I take the childrens elixir since it seems to work much faster. Then my heart speeds up and I have increased difficulty in breathing. The first time this occurred I nearly died since no one knew what was happening or why. Like I said, I'd eaten shellfish all my life without any problems like this. Eventually my breathing was resticted to a tiny space about the size of a dime and it was quite frightening. Now I carry benadryl or a generic equivalent with me in my backpack and car since I never know when someone will use lobster or crab juice as a seasoning without telling me. I tend to perspire when this happens but that might be more due to nerves than to any specific response to the allergy.

Can an allergist test for sensitivity to lidocaine?

I had a reaction to Lidocaine at a dentist visit and then during a mole removal. My doctor had me tested at an allergist. I was tested with diluted pure lidocaine and found to be allergic. You can be tested but according to my allergist it has to be on the pure drug, not a name brand because they contain other substances.

Allergy to Local anesthetics is extremely rare. Allergic reactions often present as rash and hives, but can be serious causing airway problems including swelling of the throat, tongue, and spasm of the airways of the lungs leading to wheezing and shortness of breath. Cardiovascular collapse and death are the worst senario.

It is very common for people who have a "reaction" from local anesthesia in the dentist office to mistake the reaction for a lidocaine or novocaine allergy when in fact the reaction is due to epinephrine(adrenalin) which these anesthetics often include, designed to decrease bleeding and prolong the length of anesthesia. The reaction to epinephrine is caused by it's absorption into the bloodstream. The reactions commonly associated with this include anxiety, rapid heart beat, palpitations, changes in blood pressure, and shortness of breath.

Local anesthetics may also contain preservatives which may cause reactions as well.

Testing for lidocaine allergy can be done. Contact an allergist.

What are chemical sensitivities?

Chemical sensitivities are not allergies, in the accepted definition of an allergy as an antibody response by the immune system, but they can have many of the same outward symptoms such as lightheadedness, fatigue, headaches, and recurrent illnesses that have no other explanation. Reactions vary widely from person to person, but the treatment is the same: avoidance. Chemical sensitivities do not require contact with the substance to cause a reaction. Fumes or residues on surfaces may be enough to trigger a reaction. This type of sensitivity can be hard to pin down, as it sometimes requires a lot of observation to make the connection. Possible sources of irritants can be anywhere -- carpets, laser printer toners, housing insulation, household cleaners, etc. These sensitivities can be quite serious, requiring complete avoidance of many common substances.

What percentage of people are allergic to preservatives?

It is estimated that around 1-2% of the population has a true allergic reaction to preservatives. However, many more individuals may experience intolerance or sensitivities to certain preservatives.

How many allergies are there in the world?

There are many different allergies, as people can be allergic to a wide range of substances including foods, pollen, medications, and animal dander. Estimates suggest there are over 170 different known food allergens alone.

What are success rates for allergic desensitization?

There is actually no percentage in the success rates for allergic desensitization. Often children can have allergies (red ears are a good symptom, as well as rashes, swollen throat, watery eyes, etc.) Many children who are riddled with one allergy after the other can often get over them once they hit a certain age (sometimes during the start of puberty.) Some adults can be allergy free for years, but once they age (men/women going through menopause) allergies can often appear. The body changes every 7 years so it is highly possible that many allergies will disappear on their own. Meanwhile there are shots, or homeopathic doctors who can help reduce the suffering from such allergies. If one is highly allergic to seafood, or find they are allergic to so many things they don't know what is coming next, please carry an antihistimine with you at all times. For severe reactions to seafood, etc., 50 mgs. is recommended (that's 2 capsules) FOR ADULTS. If it is your child with an allergy please discuss this method with your doctor first for the correct dosage.

What is the scientific name for allergy to nuts?

The scientific name for allergy to nuts is "nut allergy," specifically referring to an allergic reaction triggered by consuming or coming into contact with nuts such as peanuts, tree nuts like almonds or cashews, or seeds like sesame. Symptoms can range from mild to severe and may include itching, hives, swelling, difficulty breathing, or anaphylaxis.

What is the scientific name for a allergic reaction to fish?

Anaphylaxis is an acute systemic (multi-system) and very severe Type I Hypersensitivity allergic reaction in humans and other mammals. The term comes from the Greek words ανα ana(against) and φύλαξις phylaxis (protection).[1] Minute amounts of allergens may cause a life-threatening anaphylactic reaction. Anaphylaxis may occur after ingestion, skin contact, injection of an allergen or, in some cases, inhalation.[2] Anaphylactic shock, the most severe type of anaphylaxis, occurs when an allergic response triggers a quick release from mast cells of large quantities of immunological mediators (histamines, prostaglandins, leukotrienes) leading to systemic vasodilation (associated with a sudden drop in blood pressure) and edema of bronchial mucosa (resulting in bronchoconstriction and difficulty breathing). Anaphylactic shock can lead to death in a matter of minutes if left untreated. Fish is the allergen in this case and so the scientific name for a severe allergic reaction to fish is 'anaphylactic to fish'.

# "Anaphylaxis." Etymology. Oxford English Dictionary. http://dictionary.oed.com. # "Anaphylaxis". Health. AllRefer.com. 2002-01-17. http://health.allrefer.com/health/anaphylaxis-info.html. Retrieved on 2007-01-29.

What illnesses can black mold cause?

Exposure to black mold can cause symptoms like respiratory issues, allergies, skin irritation, headaches, and fatigue. In severe cases, it has been associated with conditions such as chronic sinus infections and asthma. It's important to address any signs of mold in your living environment to minimize health risks.