Asthma and food allergies ...need information on?
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he should proabbyl be tested for allergies because they can exasperate his asthma. I have asthma al my life and just discovered my allergies this past year. they are the reason that when i was little i would be hospitalized every spring (the peak of my allergy season) Its not fun but if he has allergies and you can control them its worth it.. It really is
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She digested something she is allergic to. To be on the safe side, bring her to see the family doctor or to a near by walk in clinic, to check it out, if it reoccurs.\nGod bless us all...
769798
Depends on the allergy...try eating all natural products or organic foods.  Also some docs believe if you eat the food you are allergic too in small doses over a period of time you can build up an immunity to the allergy. Before trying anything like that you should consult a doctor as food allergies can be dangerous.  I am allergic to anything with a gum base in it so I opt for everything natural with no preservatives. \n\nGood Luck
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Certain foods, like orange-juice, cause the body to produce a lot of mucus.  Asthma causes a restriction in the airways of the lung.  So when you eat a problem food, it makes it even harder to clear your airway.
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I commend you for preparing for your appointment with the allergist.  Being an informed patient fosters communication with doctor(s) and helps you make informed choices about your treatment plan(s).  I hope the following information is helpful in getting you as healthy as possible.  \n\n\nFirst of all, here are some "basics" that were helpful for me to know:\n#1: A better term for "allergies" is "hypersensitivities".\n\n#2: Allergies are grouped by the kind of trigger, time of year, or where symptoms appear on the body. \n\n#3:  Types of Allergies: \na) Indoor (aka “Nasal” Allergies)\nb) Outdoor (aka “Hay Fever” and “Nasal” Allergies) \nc) Food & Drug \nd) Latex \ne) Insect\nf) Skin\ng) Eye\n  \n\n#4: There are two ways to test for hypersentivities*:\na. Skin \nb. Blood \n\n\n#5: Hypersensitivities/ Allergies change with time.  Yup, just because you are not allergic to something in the past doesn’t assure you will not develop hypersensitivity down the road.\n\n#6: Hypersensitivities/ Allergies can be managed.  There is/are no cure(s).\n\n#7: Treatment does not make you hypersensitive -/ allergen-free.  There is/are no cure(s).\n\n#8: Most allergists do NOT test for or help with food hypersensitivities.  \n\n\n\nSo, with all that in mind, it is IMPERATIVE to know WHY you and your primary care physician (PCP) need the expertise of an Allergy & Immunology specialist.  Is it because: \n#1: You have never been diagnosed or tested?\n\n#2: You and your doctor want to rule out food hypersensitivity?  \n\n#3: You and your doctor suspect a NEW hypersensensitivity to certain foods, pets, drugs, etc.?\n\n#4: A preexisting condition - asthma, environmental hypersensitivity, skin disorder, etc. – require medications such as epinephrine and/or other prescriptions?   \n\n\n\nOnce you’ve ascertained the reason why you are seeing an allergist, here are some questions you may want to ask the allergist BEFORE your appointment:\n#1: Do you test for food allergies?\n\n#2: Do you treat food allergies?\n\n#3: Do you view food hypersensitivity as seriously as environmental hypersensitivity?\n\n#4: (If the allergist does treat food allergies.)  Do you prescribe epinephrine for severe food reactions?\n\n#5. Is there anything I need to do with my medication(s) to prepare for my appointment? \n\n#6. Do you practice/ prescribe alternative treatment (aka Naturopathy***)? \n\n\n\nTo make the most out of doctor visits, it always a good idea to:\n#1. (Especially on your initial visit)\nProvide thorough information (past & present) related to your hypersensitivities/ allergies**.  \n\n#2:  Provide an accurate and detailed list of all prescribed and over-the-counter products (include vitamins, minerals, dietary supplements/ shakes, herbs, etc.) you are currently taking.\n\n#3.  Update your list every time you see a provider\n\n\n\nLastly, if you have additional questions or would like more information, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) now provides online access to an allergy specialist.  Questions can be submitted online at http://www.aafa.org/ask_allergist_online.cfm
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Pop isn't good for him anyway! I don't know about allergies, but it is full of chemicals and sugar.\nWater is best, but if he really must have something sweet, get him natural fruit juice instead! My 3-year old hates pop, and I'm so happy about it!
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I haven't had this experience with Capri Sun. But I just had my blood tested for various food allergies because I was suffering weird symptoms after eating/drinking certain things. Constipation is can be one of the symptoms of a food allergy.
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you can google it, and as fare as the whole telling them thing goes, you could say, well im allergic to flour, becuase pretty much that what it is, becuase anything with oats in it, or barlly, it has flour, so just say flour its ok, teehee
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Before you go and do drastic things, like meds you are right to look at his food.  Soy can be an allergen to many people.  As well so are fruits such as strawberries and oranges, citrus'.  Obviously it's an allergy or sensitivity.  Some docs only consider the word allergy for those who go into anaphalactic(spelling?) shock and run the risk of respitory failure, ie...bee sting/stop breathing.  \nNevertheless, ignore that kind of medical rhetoric because your son is obviously allergic regardless of how severe the reaction is.  There are allergy tests he can go through if you find a doctor who takes you seriously.  Have him tested, although it can be traumatic because albeit not very paintful, they prick you with a bunch of tiny little needles with different allergens on them to see how you react.  Usually on your back or inside of your forearm.  I've had it and many people I know have...it really clued them into what was bugging them! \nOr first: Try the most simple diet you can, limit him down to mashed up rice and chicken or rice and one veggie like squash if you prefer and of course rice cereal for breakfast.  Make sure it's pure brown or white rice(brown has more nutrients). Clean out his system by calming it down for a day or two.  It's called an elimination diet in nutrition terms.  People do it all the time to figure out what allergies/sensitivities they have.  \nThen pick very basic mild foods like bananas, pears, squash, peas, spinach, carrots, chicken/turkey and rice. No citrus fruits for awhile.  No honey either(not pasturized and can be risky). Introduce one food at a time to him and allow him to get used to it before introducing another food. Try one per 2 days.  Wait for a reaction or none and then move on.  That way if he has a reaction, you will know which food it is.  \nThen another and another until you know which foods he reacts to etc...When he reacts you will know he has a problem with it and you can eliminate it for good and put it in his medical records.  Some foods might take a day to move through the digestion system and therefore two days is necessary to really see if they bother him. If he reacts to just rice and chicken/veggie, then it might be one of them. Try again. It's just a process that one must go through to gain control over their allergies. Hang in there!\nFoods people are most allergic to are: wheat, dairy, soy, citrus fruits + strawberries, nuts, corn, and some meat. Also food additives like MSG and gluten and food dyes can cause serious reactions like migraines and hyperactivity.  There are many others but those are very common ones.  \nDon't negate what he is experiencing because a doctor does. Not that you are. They do not know everything, and you are the mom...and that means beyond caring well for your son you have good instincts.  Trust them!!  You are doing the right thing by continuing to pursue this beyond what the doc didn't do for you.  And by the way, psorisis and eczema both are aggravated by food allergies and stomach digestion or lack thereof. \nBut keep on it because allergies can wreck your whole system if they are not remedied. \nGood luck!
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Eczema is an allergy to either food or environment.  Try to determine what is causing your flare ups and eliminate the food or substance as best as you can. Some of the most common food allergies are milk, soy, eggs, nuts, corn.  Chocolate as well as food preservatives can also aggrevate the condition.
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be careful of allergy medications that you use, even over the counter ones -- especially if they include "anti-histamine" which is number one contraindicated among people with asthma. this dries up your airways, so you think you feel better -- but it can do more harm than good. \n\nmy sister also has asthma -- she was taking over-the-counter benadryl before, but when we found out, we discouraged her from taking it (because of anti-histamine). so she was prescribed singulair -- she says it works. i guess not for you. what specifically triggers your asthma? is it the pollen? dust? pet dander? one thing you can do is avoid those allergens.\n\nif im not mistaken (i kinda forgot) claritin also has some anti-histamine in it. i suggest you speak to your doctor about claritin, also let him/her know that singulair and zyrtec is not really working for you, and if there is anything that he can prescribed that is safe for people with asthma would be great. (a stronger dose maybe). but try not to self medicate. i suggest you speak to your physician first.\n\nanother option is your doctor might prescribe you some corticosteroids to help you manage your allegies. they help you tolerate the allergens that trigger your asthma attack -- but you must take them religiously.
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Sorry, but it sounds like he has allergic reactions to these two food groups.  Only treatment is avoidance.  Given his severe symptoms, he should be motivated to do so!
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How is the non-veg cooked? In dairy or nut oil or...?\nThe only way to not make food allergies worse is strict avoidance!\nGet to an allergist pronto! You don't want any potential food allergies to progress to the anaphylactic level. \nIf you start now, 80% of non-nut allergies resolve themselves by age 10. \nGOOD LUCK.
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Here's a great site that helps you understand allergies.\n\nhttp://allergies.about.com/od/basics/Allergy_101_Basic_Allergy_Information_and_FAQs.htm
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I will agree with the ginger, in any form.  \nGinger tea, ginger ale, ginger beer, candied ginger, gingersnaps - as long as it has ginger in it, it will help.\n\nI'm also having problems with this.  Here are some of the avenues I've pursued.\n\nSleep - I have definitely noticed that when I don't get enough sleep that the nausea is worse.  (Unfortunately, that doesn't keep me from staying up too late)\n\nFood allergies - My mom is allergic to peanuts and if she eats just a few (or some peanut oil) accidentally it will make her nauseous.  You can do a self-test to determine if you are allergic to a food.  What you do is eliminate one type of food for a week and see if it helps, then try another food.  Given the problem you are having, it's best to start with whatever you eat the most of, probably wheat products.  This is a pain but it can work well.  (I should do this, but the most common food I eat is chocolate.  Nooooooooooooooooooooo!!!)\n\nWhat my doctor is calling insulin something or other; basically it sounds like hypoglycemia or pre-diabetes, but it isn't showing up in the blood tests.  I am trying to take the 5 light meals a day route for this.  It helps as long as I have access to something besides junk food.\n\nGood luck - I hope you find a solution.
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You need to take her to the doctor and find out if it is actually asthma. If it is you should have her doctor give you some information on the disease.  For a minor attack coffee is a good remedy.
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The suggestions above are good.\n\nIn addition, if you are allergic to airborne pollens, adding local honey to your diet may help reduce your allergies.