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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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Does Dilaudid contain gluten?

No, dilaudid is a narcotic, not a food.

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To the original poster, please continue to research this as many medications contain wheat starch and/or gluten for various purposes, such as binding, filling, coating, etc.

To the poster of this answer: you are clearly not qualified to give such information; in the future, please refrain from doing as such. Those with allergies and/or auto-immune responses to these proteins suffer greatly and each incidence of exposure does a great amount of harm potenitally leading to stomach/intestinal cancers.

Should people suffering from asthma clean air ducts more often?

It depends on what substances trigger their asthma attacks. Allergens commonly found in homes and in the air ducts are pollen, dander, and mold spores. Note that I didn't say that mold grows in air ducts. It happens, but not nearly as often as you might have been led to believe.

Mold spores, however, are nearly impossible to prevent in the home environment, and it is inhaling these mold spores that can trigger asthma attacks in individuals sensitive to asthma.

Air duct cleaning can be an important part of the asthma management plan. The main focus of any plan should be on reducing exposure to allergenic triggers.

Especially if they have tried everything else and they are still having asthma attacks, air duct cleaning could make all the difference. This is even more important to consider if they did air duct cleaning in the home a couple of years ago already, and they have noticed a steady decline in the success of their allergy management.

Then it might just be time to clean the air ducts again, especially the blower motor and the evaporation coils on the heating and cooling equipment, which can become encrusted with allergenic particles that get past the filters.

If the asthma sufferer does not have allergies, and reacts instead to changes in temperature or the like, then it is unlikely that air duct cleaning would help too much.

Can allergies cause swelling in hands and legs?

Yes, the affected area will be wherever the allergen came into contact with the body, this can often be hands and feet.

How do allergy shots work to cure allergies?

Allergies are how your body's immune system responds to certain substances (allergens). When the immune system encounters a foreign substance (allergen) that it thinks could cause bodily harm, it wages war to fight the invasion. As a by-product of the response, your body releases histamine (a chemical) that causes common allergic symptoms (runny nose, itchy eyes, hives, chest tightness, etc.). In more severe cases, this allergic reaction can involve the throat, chest, and heart (anaphylaxis).

Allergy shots work to decrease your body's sensitivity to these allergens. By slowly increasing your exposure to the foreign substance (in very small amounts), the idea is to re-train your body against reacting to it. Many people experience relief from allergy shots for their seasonal allergies (dust, molds, etc.).

It's best to contact your primary care physician and/or allergist if you have more questions about specific allergies.

Can you have an allergic reaction to the ACE diet pill?

I think I'm having one! I've developed an itchy rash, started on my wrist and ankle... Spread up my arms and legs. Now I have little pechiae spots and a sore throat. I think it's from taking the ACE.. I'm stopping it to see if the symptoms go away.

Is a highlander cat hypoallergenic?

The highlander cat is not hypoallergenic. However, there is a long list of cat breeds that are hypoallergenic. Some of these include the Bengal, the Devon Rex, the Siamese, as well as the Burmese.

How many people are allergic to dogs?

If you were to allergy test every person against dogs nearly all would come out in some types of reaction-it just depends on how severe you are.

Can chlorine cause allergy?

Chlorine is not really an allergen (something that causes an allergy), but it is a mild-medium acid, and many people get an itchy rash after being exposed to too much chlorine, e.g. after swimming in a pool just after chlorine has been added. the best way to coulter this us to wash with fresh water wherever you have been exposed to chlorine (like having a shower after swimming)

Do people throw up if they have an allergy?

they can but its not very common. normally its itchy eyes, rashes, sneezing, coughing or watery eyes.

If one is allergic to cats dogs and most other things that cause common allergies is it likely they would be allergic to common house birds?

It depends on whether you are allergic to feathers and/or the dust that comes off when they preen and shake.You should go to the doctor and get a test done. Until then be cautious about getting one.

Where do you find dramamine?

Walgreens sells over the counter dramamine but for non generic you need a prescription.

Most places will not sell these to minors or sell them in large doses due to people abusing them

Can you have anaphylactic shock from eating eggplant?

If you experience inflammation after eating eggplant, you most likely are allergic to the vegetable. Eggplant is a part of the nightshade vegetable category, which includes tomatoes, green peppers and potatoes.

Although an allergic reaction to eggplant is rare, you may experience mild to severe symptoms shortly after eating eggplant. If you develop any adverse reactions after consuming eggplant, call your doctor immediately.

Why are some people allergic to substances other people are not allergic to?

everybody's got different troubles with they're noses.like for example:you're allergic to bee stings,while somebodys allergic to they're pets fur.it's what's in the smell they breathe in.most people have atleast one thing they're allergic to,but some people haven't found anything,like me.sometimes it's mild like sneezing over and over again,and somtimes you take a trip to the ER.....

How can you tell if what you're allergic to can kill you?

It depends on what you are allergic to. You can find our what you are allergic to by getting tested at your doctor's office.

How well does Cetirizine work on allergies?

Cetirizine is the generic name for the active ingredient in the allergy medication Zyrtec. It is effective for hay fever and other allergies that produce upper respiratory symptoms such as itchy or watery eyes, sneezing, runny nose and sore or itchy throat. It can alleviate some of the symptoms of hives and skin conditions brought about by allergies, but is not intended to fully treat or prevent hives or other skin reactions.

What about miniature schnauzers and allergies?

We have allergies in our family and still wanted a dog. We got a Schnoodle which is a cross between a schnauzer and a poodle. We have had no allergy problems whatsoever and she does not shed AT ALL. The reason they do not shed is because you are crossing two genes of non shedding dogs Usually you can mix a non shedding dad and shedding mom and the pups wont shed because the dad is dominant.

Are any of the quality street chocolates gluten and wheat free?

There is not any common chocolate candies which are gluten and wheat free. They do sell chocolates that are at whole food grocery stores.

Which states are worst for allergies?

There are actually many states that are bad with allergies, especially in the spring. I would probably have to say Florida is the worst, with everything blooming from March to June. Anywhere in the Deep South (ex. Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia, etc.) is also bad. It gradually gets better the farther north you head in the Eastern United States. Allergies are almost never a threat in mountainous regions of the West, with the exception of southern California.