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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.

3,054 Questions

Are there any effective over the counter, non-drowsy allergy medicines?

Yes over the counter allergy medications are effective for most people. The trick to getting them to be effective is to try the different types available till you find the one that works for you. You can also ask the pharmacist for further information at you local pharmacy.

What can you be allergic to?

No. In fact, there are a lot of people who don't have allergies.

What are symptoms of allergy to penicillin?

One symptom is itching. Depends on the severity of the reaction. Breathing difficulties, rash, fever and chills. If you experience any of these symptoms consult your doctor immediately. A severe allergic reaction can kill you.

What medications are available if you have a penicillin allergy?

septimin doesnt have any penisilin

Quite a few. Just for example, Sulfa-based antibiotics can be used, as well as the group of "cyclines" that started with tetracycline many years ago. On the new side, Oxazolidone class antibiotics are now approved for consumption as are the very new lipopeptide antibiotics like daptomycin.

It depends alot on the infection. Probably the most common substitutes include erythromycin, clindamycin, or a cephalosporin (while related, has less than 15% cross reactivity with PCNs for first generation cephalosporins - even less for higher generations). If the reaction is not a severe one (respiratory distress, throat swelling, etc), cephalosporins are probably the best choice.

Again, it depends alot on the type of infection and where it was acquired.

Can you be allergic to red peppers?

I'm allergic to red peppers and paprika. I begin to get itchy all over my back and then break out in hives all over my legs and arms that last a few itchy days. Because of this I avoid all peppers green, yellow and spices in the pepper and Chile family.

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I'm allergic to peppers period. I get what feels like food poisoning -- stomach aches, bad gastrointestinal discomfort, mild nausea, gas, and diarrhea. This lasts 6-12 hrs. I avoid all peppers, even the mild sweet ones, and if food is made with peppers, I don't touch it; I think it might be the oils which can be absorbed by other foods prepared with it.

What to foods to avoid with a latex allergy?

There are no known foods that can do this. This is because latex should not be in foods. However you should check to see what the packaging for the food is made from because some containers can contain latex thus causing the food to be contaminated with it.

Do kittens cause allergies?

Yes, of course. Animals have the same immune system as humans, so some can be prone to allergic reactions.

Some can be allergic to bee, some can have hay fever, some can even be allergic to fish.

Who does it effect anemia?

The Indian population was using the iron utensils for ages. They never had the iron deficiency anaemia in the past. I have seen the age when the aluminium utensils were introduced in the India. I have seen the population getting impressed by the stainless steel utensils. When I tell my patients to use to iron utensils, they think that i am cracking a joke. I could not convince the single patient to use the iron utensils. The pots should not be cleaned before cooking. The rust of the previous day is more precious than the gold. So you do not use the iron utensils and you get the iron deficiency anaemia.

Can you take allegra and delsym together?

It is safe to take this cough syrup with your antibiotic. Delsym contains the cough suppressant dextromethorphan. This can cause jittery feelings. If you feel too jittery, try taking just half a dose of Delsym next time.

Could hay fever an allergy spread from person to person?

No. Hay fever, being an allergic reaction to different types of pollen, cannot be spread, however it is possible to pass on the symptoms.

What are common allergic reactions?

Mild Symptoms of Allergies

Hives - raised red welts on the skin, that can be itchy

Swelling

Feeling itchy

Runny nose

Anaphylaxis is a severe allergy and is a major over-reaction of the immune system and can be life threatening. Early symptoms may be mild, such as skin rash, runny nose or feeling strange. However, in some cases these symptoms can become severe rather quickly.

Severe Symptoms of Allergies

Hives or swelling

Difficulty breathing

Abdominal pain

Tightness of the throat

Hoarse throat

Nausea or vomiting

Diarrhea

Dizziness

Rapid heart beat

Low blood pressure

Cardiac arrest

Call for emergency assistance immediately when someone is experiencing anaphylaxis! This can save someone's life!

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What to do when you have allergies?

If you are talking about removing the allergy - there is a treatment that involves being exposed to the allergy in question over a series of weeks starting from a very small dose and becoming larger. Talk to your doctor about this. Keep in mind this doesn't work for everyone and can be expensive.

If you mean treat it - there is medications you can take including OTC allergy medications, nasal spray, and removing or reducing the allergen.

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.

How does one determine if they are allergic to cotton fabric?

There are a few things that could be signs of an allergic reaction to cotton fabric. Some things are dermatitis, rashes, asthma or inflammation of the nasal mucus membranes. If one suspects there is an allergy one should see a physician and be tested for the allergy.

What is the chemical called that causes an allergic response?

It's general biochemical name is an Antigen - anti = against and gen = genesis.

Can you be allergic to lanolin?

YES, I am allergic to LANOLIN. I had a shower using some cream shower gel (containing Lanolin) and the next day I was scratching alot and felt like I had dry skin. So I took a bath with E45 Embollient Bath Oil (which contains Lanolin.

When I got out of the bath, my body was covered in Red Rashes, which then over the next few hours became raised and very itchy and sore.

I must add that because I felt itchy before the bath, I put in way over the Dosage stated of 15 ML. I probably put in 150 ML of E45 Bath Oil, thinking "More the Better" as I just didn`t think it would harm me.

I suffered with the Rashes and Burnt skin (the skin feels hot and it is like living with very bad sun burn) for a couple of weeks, with no change, so I went to see a nurse at the doctors, who immediately said "You are allergic to Lanolin"

The BEST Cure for the rashes and skin in my case was Antihistamine Tablets. I now have to avoid Wool alcohols and in particular Lanolin. I am a 50 year old male. I have never suffered from anything in the past.

What are some children allergies?

Allergies in children are very common and often dangerous these days. Some children allergies include peanuts, pets and flowers. The most popular allergy in children is a peanut allergy, which can often be very severe.

If you have an nsaids allergy what can you take for inflammation?

Go to the doctor. Definitely go to the doctor and do not try to take anything OTC that is related to NSAID. Even though Aleve and other medications do not say the contain ibuprofen they work the same and will trigger an allergic reaction. Be careful of aspirin too it's hidden in various medications. Do not try to treat yourself allergies are nothing to fool with it may be a mild reaction one time and a severe reaction the next.

How do you know if you have developed a dairy allergy?

My almost 2 year old was diagnosed with a milk allergy at 8 weeks old. Since then she has only had soy formula and soy milk. She initally had a rash on her face that I thought was baby acne. She can have some foods with milk produucts like mac n cheese and stuff like that. If she has too much of it I can tell because she gets sort of a diaper rash but itns a litttle different looking... its more shiny or oily looking and pretty red.. kind of like sunburn.. So that's how I can still tell she's got a milk allergy. I really hope she grows out of it soon. Hope this helps.

How long does it take for an allergic reaction to occur after eating the actual food?

Most foods will trigger a reaction within 2 hours. Rarely, it can take longer. There is a newly identified allergy to animal meats that can happen 6-10 hours later.

How many milligrams of antihistamine can a person take at one time?

Antihistamine is a class of drugs rather than a specific drug. If you are referring to Benadryl, the most common antihistamine, the maximum dose is 25mg to 50mg three to four times a day, with a daily maximum of 300 mg. However, this is just the general guide; it varies from patient to patient. You should consult a qualified physician with any medication questions.

Can you have a allergic reaction to crack cocaine?

I am not sure if it's allergy, but the last 3 times I have used Cocaine have been terrible. When i use it and the next 6 hours or so or good, but when I wake up again, my nose is terribly swollen, my upper lip also and some kind of "watery" infection drips out of my nose. I cant breat with my nose and it tickles terribly. Hate it

Is asthma caused by allergies?

no it is caused when your lung tubes have too much cell thingies in them causing air to not pass through them as easily.