what do you know about allergy?
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It depends on what allergy you're talking about. Skin rash? Food allergies? Cooties and girls?\n\nAs far as I know, allergies are different for each and every person. Like me for instance - I don't have any food allergies but I break into rashes when I get really sweaty and hot. It all depends on who and what allergies you are talking about.\n\nSo what do I know about allergy? I know that allergies are bad, and sometimes you can get rid of them with a shot. I also know allergy can also be triggered through mental psychosis or through physical contact. And I also know, a very good line about allergy:\n\n"I'm sorry, I'm allergic to bullsh**."\n-Detective Spooner (Will Smith), I Robot
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Allergies are cause by being exposed to something.  The first time you are exposed to it no big deal but the more you are exposed to it the worse it gets.  So it takes a few years for somethings to bother you especially if it is just a spring allergy also the pollen may have been the strongest the last two years.
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Unfortunately not but the symptoms can be controlled by medication and elimination of allergens.\n\nhttp://www.healthywomen.org/healthtopics/allergies/keyqa
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That depends on what the allergic reaction was the time that you had penicillin and developed an allergic reaction. Penicillin allergies can vary from simple rashes to life-threatening anaphylaxis (shock). The type of allergy varies between people, so you have to know what you mean by when you tell someone that you have an allergy. If you previously had a rash with penicillin, then you'll probably have that again. If you previously had an episode of anaphylactic shock (and apparently survived), then you would probably have that again (and therefore should absolutely avoid the medicine).
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Ezema can be food or soap allergies.  Change soap you wash clothes in to Dreft.  Also, if you start deleting things from the diet such as dairy, breads, chocolate ...you will eventually trace it down.  Also, allergy Doctors or clinics can help with allergy detection and elimination.  My son was allergic to 21 differnet things that we fed him regularly such as orange juice, peas, ham and  our daily diet items.  Usually foods they like best & ask for the most can be allergy causing.  Try eliminating those first.
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In simplistic terms- Allergies are caused by the body's natural immune response to an outside stimulus.The immune system attacks a "foreign body" that enters your system (virus, bacteria, etc.) This is how it protects you from disease. Once the body has experienced this invasion, it manufactures antibodies that can easily attack (attach) to that specific foreign body and are always in the waiting to attack their return. This explains why once you have Chicken Pox you're unlikely to get it again and how vaccines work. This is great if the foreign body is dangerous but in regards to allergies, the immune system is somewhat overactive and is actually attacking a substance that isn't usually harmful.\nSome theories state that allergies are increasing due to our cleanliness (antibacteria soaps, antibiotics). It's kind of like our immune system is looking for something to do.
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Your greatest indicator will be your family history. Now, I've been told that children outgrow allergies, and then I've been told that allergies can worsen over time. Here's my experience.\n\nMy aunt and great aunt both have severe hay fever (pollen bloom allergies), and when I was tested at about 14, it turns out my allergies were MAJORLY grasses, some trees, and some molds.\n\nRecently, I went and had another test done. I'm 26. I have even more severe grass allergies than before, but my molds and trees have gone down a little. I used to also have a mild allergy to cats, but that's gotten even more mild. Here's the part where I started to get a little choked up. My doctor told me I'm starting to develop an allergy to dogs. I about lost it in the clinic, because I love dogs so much, but fortunately, it's very mild and doesn't affect me too bad. \n\nSo apparently it IS possible to develop an allergy to dogs, but a GREAT suggestion is to look for a dog with minimal dander. Golden Retriever? Yorkie? Shih Tzu? Pomeranian? All BAAAD choices. I'd stick with something hypo-allergenic like a pug, dachsund, beagle, or short haired chihuahua.\n\nHope this helps! Vote for me as best answer, I'm trying to get my level up! ;-)
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n medicine, food allergy is hypersensitivity to dietary substances, leading to various types of gastrointestinal complaints. It occurs mainly, but not exclusively, in children. It is a common type of allergy, and is usually treated with an exclusion diet.\n\nSigns and symptoms\n\nPatients present with skin symptoms, throat tightness, shortness of breath, lightheadedness and/or stomach symptoms. The symptoms usually develop within half an hour of ingesting the allergen.\n\nRarely, food allergy can lead to anaphylactic shock: hypotension (low blood pressure) and loss of consciousness. This is a medical emergency. Allergens commonly associated with this type of reaction are peanuts, nuts, milk, egg and seafoods. Latex products can induce similar reactions.\n\nFood allergy is thought to develop more easily in patients with the atopic syndrome, a very common combination of diseases: allergic rhinitis and conjunctivitis, eczema and asthma. The syndrome has a strong inherited component; a family history of these diseases can be indicative of the atopic syndrome.
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Skin irritation and itching can come from a variety of problems. Allergies to foods are common but are usually easy to diagnose after it occurs after eating the same food or same ingredient in a food. The only bad thing is the reaction usually gets worse ease time you are exposed.  Contact allergies can come from detergents, perfumes or anything else that contacts your skin. PSoriasis is a skin condition that causes itching and severe dryness and flaking of the skin but not welts. Last but not least, I  have seen people break out in hives and itching dwhen they get really nervous.  The most important thing to know is when to seek treatment.  Benadryl may provide the answer, but if the you have a true anaphylactic (allergic) reaction involing your airway you could be minutes from death if not treated appropriately.
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actually most people think they can adapt. It could happen the only surefire way to stop an allergen is to get rid of it. if you can't you have to train your body to what it reacts to. i had allergies when i was little to almost everything in the world i went to a allergist she was an excellent doctor she mentioned the reason people have allergies is the bodies response to an attack. lets take for example a pollen molecule it goes into the body, white blood cells see it and sound an alarm of an invasion the antibodies start attacking B-Cells are called and when you sneeze or cough its a reaction to the chemical released by the B-Cells and leukotriens that makes you do that action by sneezing or having a stuff nose etc. however when a vaccine is applied to counteract a attack it tells the B-Cell to leave alone just like you train you white blood cells to attack bacteria that is one way to help get rid of pollen, and if that dosent work boy you better stock up on clarinex which the next best thing.
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Allergies, darn allergies.  Sniff.. sniff..
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drugs may help u to interrupt an acute condition, but with allergy the best treatment is to stay away from the allergens. dust, pollen, smoke, cigarettes, and fungi, but also some perfumes, or any funny smell can trigger your allergic reaction.but also many other things (animal hair, feathers, hay,..... etc.). also humidity and hot weather can aggravate the condition. some people take quiet some time to discover the cause of their allergy, but your are your best doctor and you can discover the cause of your allergy by close observation and try to stay away from it (or if unavoidable be exposed to it the shortest time possible).\nalso drinking plenty of plain water, eating healthy food with as much fresh vegetables and fruits can help keep up your system, thus making it stronger to the allergens.\nthe worst time for pollen allergy are May June July...
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Everyone is different. It depends on what you are allergic too and what your body does when it is hit with allergens. First you get a skin test and see what you are allergic too. It may be something you can avoid and you just stay away from whatever that is. Otherwise you may need antihistimes, or allergy shots. You may also have to wash your bedding more often in very hot water and get rid of carpeting.
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Do your eyes itch?  Do you wake up with a lot of nose congestion and sand in your eyes?  Watery eyes?  Itchy throat?  Have to clear your throat a lot?  These are all signs of allergies.  Try antihistamines with decongestants.  If it just started to get bad recently it could be due to spring coming, it's my worst time of year for allergies.
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Itching burning skin & eyes, some people who have severe allergies could have Asthma attacks or break out in hives.
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Normally, the body learns to defend itself through experience - by encountering, battling and remembering one enemy after another. For decades, medical science has taken advantage of this ability by using vaccination to create immunity - the immunologic "memory" of a disease. Allergic reactions occur after the immune system mistakenly learns to recognize innocent foreign substances (allergens) as potentially harmful.\n\nThe following story illustrates how an allergy can develop:\n\nOver a field of ragweed plants floats an invisible cloud of pollen grains, soon carried by the wind into a nearby town. The pollen is inhaled by a child whose body has never been exposed to this substance before.\n\nBecause of some genetic predisposing factor, this child's immune system overreacts and produces large numbers of IgE antibodies, all specially designed to respond to ragweed pollen. Several of the antibodies attach themselves to cells in the child's nasal passages and upper respiratory tract.\n\nThese cells (known as mast cells) contain strong chemicals called mediators, the best-known of which is histamine.\n\nLater, when the child inhales the same kind of pollen again, proteins from the pollen bind in a lock-and-key fashion to the specially designed antibodies on the surface of the mast cells. This sets off an explosion of sorts, as the mediators burst from inside the mast cells, destroying the pollen and also damaging surrounding tissues. The results are sneezing, a stuffy head, sniffling, stuffed-up head and red, watery eyes - well-known hallmarks of allergies.
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Your allergic to something. Best thing to do is go to a dr who specializes in allergies. They will do what's called a skin prick test. They prick your upper back with allergens and see which area reacts. that way you will know what you are allergic too.