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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
Can you claim benefits for child with ADHD?
yes you can,i have dyspraxia and im going to be claiming very soon
You are allergic to cats and am getting allergy shots Will getting a cat be bad?
Plz, someone answer! I have NO clue and really want a kitten.
What body organ breaks down the antihistamine Allegra?
Every medication is broken down in stages in, first, the intestines, then the liver and kidneys. Almost every medication can be found on the manufacture's website or by checking a drug book or Physician's Desk Reference. Search the material specifically for "half-life" which differs with each med.
Do some dogs have fur that don't set off allergies?
Some dogs cause more problems than others. But, it is not usually the fur or coat that causes the allergic reaction, it is more often the proteins in the dander (dandruff) and in the saliva (and sometimes urine) of the dog. Poodles and poodle mixes are often good choices for allergy sufferers. See the related question below.
Can you go to school with an ear infection?
Its Your Parents Choose. You can go to school, or not. My Mum and Dad let me stay at home for a week :) Its your parents choice the first submission is stupid.
I heard if you are allergic to kiwis there is something else you are allergic to but what is it?
if you are allergic to kiwi you can be allergic to bird pollen as well and you can be allergic to latex .
What are the symptoms if someone is allergic to alcohol?
well, generally the usual allergic reactions, but when you drink alcohol. These may include swelling, hives, rash, etc.
When a patient says that he's allergic to the local anesthetic he's allergic to the what?
If someone is allergic to a local anesthetic, then he has had some reaction to one of the "caines", such as novacaine that the dentist uses or xylocaine in the emergency room. Lidocaine is another one that is a topical (skin) anesthetic. There are also newer versions not in the "caine" family, that are used for a local or confined area of the skin. The person is not talking about general anesthesia used to put someone to sleep for surgery.
Do they still make Sine-Aid for sinus headaches?
Yes, but you have to ask the pharmacist for it, as it is no longer on the shelf.
NEVER give pets human medicine or anything that was not prescribed by a vet their bodies are different than ours and what will help us can kill them
The process of immunity is to produce specific antibodies that bind to antigens on the surface of pathogens. =]
Common name of allergic rhinitis?
"Allergies" of the nose, although it can extend systemically. The word rhinitis can be broken down elementally -- "rhino" refers to the nose, "itis" refers to inflammation. So the word itself means inflammation of the nose (well, its mucosal layer, anyhow).
In lames terms, it sounds like sneezing.
If the site of the scratch test is compromised by a known allergen (say a sweater with animal dander touches the back or arm) it will produce a false positive.
Can gluten intolerance get worse?
Yes, it can get worse especially if your diet is not strict enough.
If you are not sure that you have celiac disease then you should get a blood test. After that has been tested and it is shown you have celiac your levels might be quite high. So you might still have symptoms for a while until that settles down.
If you go on a totally gluten free diet you should have no problem.
Is penicillin allergy hereditary?
Yes, a penicillin allergy can be hereditary. If one or both of your parents are allergic to penicillin, your chances of being allergic are higher. Often though, penicillin allergies are just caused by exposure over a long period of time.
How much pure oxygen does it take to kill you?
somr people may say not much but that's a lie hospital use pure oxygen for life support you can breathe in pure oxygen for 12 years strait and not die
What are the differences between year-round and seasonal allergies?
By year-round, I'm guessing you mean "indoor" allergies as opposed to seasonal "outdoor" allergies. Seasonal allergies a.k.a."hay fever," generally occurs in the spring and fallwhen trees, grasses, and weeds bloom and release pollen into the air. Year-round allergy symptoms are usually set off by indoor allergens like dust mites, mold, and animal dander and occur throughout the year. Xo, Smartiiz.
