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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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How does milk rot?

Milk rots when you leave it out in room temperature without cover or if the date expires. By the way if you know me, I'm Tuba Khan!

Does tonic water contain gluten?

Not usually, but it does contain a small amount of quinine, which was used to treat malaria.

Is your son allergic to amoxicillin if he started getting red raised bumps after taking it for three days?

He might be allergic to penicillin and all derivatives of penicillin (and of the "cillins."). It's best to check with your pediatrician however. I can't take penicillin. I break out in the same red bumps. Don't worry though. Penicillin allergy is probably the most common kind. And there are plenty of other antibiotic-type medicines out there! Just remind him when he gets older that he's allergic to penicillin because he will be asked about drug allergies constantly! ~ T

What must happen for an allergic reaction to occur?

To get an allergic reaction you must be allergic to this food. If it enters the mouth,eyes, nose or any place that has an opening you will get the reaction.

Can people get allergic to bubbles?

yes if there allergic to the stuff that's in it.

List of foods for peanut allergy to use for a check list?

If you're asking for a list of foods that contain or might contain peanuts, here of some things I've run into trouble with (so be careful and ask at ALL restaurants):

THAI FOOD--I won't even go into a Thai restaurant because I have such a strong reaction even around this food.

Chinese/other Asian cuisine such as Vietnamese: often has peanuts/peanut oil: Kung pao has peanuts, as do all spring rolls I've ever seen.

Many Mexican sauces--mole in particular but also many enchilada sauces

Pasta sauce and/or chili often contains peanuts/peanut butter to thicken

Desserts--ALWAYS ask about desserts. Even if they don't have peanuts sprinkled on them, they could be fried in peanut oil/be made with peanut flour.

Veggie/Turkey burgers--one I recently found out about the hard way when my turkey burger had crushed peanuts in it! (couldn't tell by looking at it)

Candy bars--almost impossible to eat with the exception of some Hershey's products. Read all labels.

Popcorn--often made with peanut oil

Granola bars, energy bars, trail mix--almost always made with peanuts.

Ice cream at ice cream parlors: Most stores have at least one peanut ice cream. If you are going to get ice cream there AT LEAST have them use a clean scoop, if not a new batch of the ice cream. VERY DANGEROUS if there are peanuts in any of the ice creams.

Can you be allergic to plastic grocery bags?

Allergic to the kind of plastic Grocery bags are made from as some people are allergic to latex would seem unlikely , but maybe possible

Can brain fog be caused by allergies?

I AM thinking that a lack of getting my allergy shhots could cause brain fog?

Rich

Is iterax 25mlg tablet safe as antihistamine for a dog?

yes, my vet has prescribed it to help relieve my dog's itchiness.....but of course does not solve the source of the dog's itchiness problem. maximum dosage 2x a day 25mg.per

Can you treat a metal allergy so you can wear your wedding band?

Nickel allergy is one of the most frequent metal allergies and in some countries 1 in 3 women are affected. But nickel is mostly present in "cheap" jewellery and wedding bands more often contain silver, gold or platinum. Allergy to these metals is less common and has probably developed due to metal exposure through dental metal fillings such as amalgam (silver fillings) or gold crowns. If metal fillings are removed and replaced by metal-free fillings, the allergy can disappear and jewellery can be tolerated again (however this may take years).

Unfortunately there is no real treatment for nickel allergy apart from completely removing the allergen (ie nickel). If your wedding band contains nickel then you could consider getting it rhodium plated - however this will wear off and need to be replated.

Why do people become fanatics of certain things?

Obsessive behavior is an area of psychological study that is fascinating and complex. The explanation is complex, but the short form is that the human brain constantly walks a tight balance between anxiety, depression, manic behavior, aggression and just about anything else you can imagine. For many people, focusing on a puzzle that cannot be solved or a problem that goes on forever can help the individual by preventing the random thoughts from taking over. Obsessive behavior is often far better than the alternative.

What do you take for hypothyroidism if you can't take iodine a allergy to a life requirement may be fatal but I am not dead yet Can anyone help me?

Iodine helps thyroid function nutritionally, it is not a cure for clinical hypothyroidism which require replacement thyroid hormones. You should see your doctor if you are hypothyroid, it can worsen and cause other conditions including goiter, high cholesterol, fatigue and fibromyalgia symptoms.

How do you know if you are allergic to dairy?

Runny stools after eating anything with dairy in it. Some people are more tolerant than others, and the best way to find out if you are intolerant is to fast from dairy for 24 hours, drink an 8 ounce glass of milk, and pay close attention to your symptoms. You can also have a lactose intolerance test done per your Doctor's request.

An allergic reaction may increase the number of what?

Eosinophils circulating in your bloodstream. They are a specialized type of white blood cell that becomes elevated in allergic reations and if a person has an intestinal parasite. Normal levels are 1-2 % of total WBC count. Allergic reactions and parasitic conditions may elevate up the count to 20-30%.

How do you increase subcutaneous fat?

Eat the best quality sources you can of fats , carbs and proteins.

There is no need to eat junk food to increase weight. For the best body fat distribution( most appealing physique). The eating of excess calories from the highest quality sources you can comfortably afford should be combined with full body weightlifting and plenty of walking ( not speed walking ) just strolling and restful activities reading good fiction , watching original movies , listening to pleasurable music.

Cutting out any macronutrients will negatively effect your weight gain.

Not getting proper micronutrients will negatively effect body fat distribution.

Eat till full and eat often. :)

Why would the fruit from a plum tree cause an allergic reaction?

Scientists do not know what causes a fruit allergy-or any allergy for that matter-but there is evidence of a predisposition when one or both parents of a child has allergies.

Am I still allergic to bees... When i was 4 i was stung by a bee and went to to immediate Anaphylactic shock. What is the likelihood I am still allergic to bees at age 26?

It is difficult to give a categorical answer to this.

With certain food allergies, such as egg, there are recorded cases of responses improving with age, but this is not universal.

I can find no direct information with respect to hypersensitivity to bee venom so I would suggest you err on the side of safety.

If you are in a situation where you could be stung by bees, I suggest if you have not got one already, see your medical practitioner and ask for an epipen for use if you are stung. Use of this at the onset of symptoms would alleviate the worst effects.

Why does the top the head pain when you press it?

I really don't know, let's see if we can investigate it. I am having the same pain and I was wondering what it could be. I was taking Xanax for Panic attacks and had to come off of it. So, I figured that one reason could be nerve endings trying to go back to normal. Have you been taking something for your Nerves? I sincerely hope not because now I have a mild Nerve disorder. Or, perhaps your Blood Pressure is going up and down, which I have experienced that being the cause sometimes. If you are not sure as to what you are taking, research it online. I told a doctor that I didn't want to take anything dealing with my Nerves ever again, and then I told him that I was having problems sleeping. He saw fit to give me something else dealing with my nerves but he said that it was to help me sleep. So, I decided to go to the Drug Store and buy something off the shelf to aid me in sleeping. Just know what you are putting into the body. I used to love hot peppers, and now my body can't tolerate them any more. Not just pain, but this past summer, I couldn't deal with the heat. I found myself putting bags of ice on top of my head. Did you have any of these problems. You can contact me at 'GODSGLITCH@RCN.COM