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?, How many of Zaniflex and Elavil combined does it take to overdose?, How much Li in 300mg Lithium Carbonate?, Does anyone know how long the side effects of haldol last?, fluoxetine?, Stores that carry Zoft stress gum in west SD area?, How good is the medicine clozaril?, Has anyone been put on Sarafem?How does it work?, Prescribed Atarax for anxiety, how can I get stronger medication?, Have you used Sinequan for anxiety?, How long does Seroquel take to wear off?, Has anonye tired the antidepressant Emsam? Dsoe it wrok? Is it available in the UK?, How soon can I start Buspar after stopping Prozac?, What are the Prozac withdrawal side effects and how long it will last?, Lexapro helped my depression and social anxiety a bit but not all the way, could Paxil work better?, What happens if you take Geodon and you are not Bipolar?, Whats the difference between Zyban and Wellbutrin?, Can you still drink and take Pamelor (Notriptyline) meds?, Whats the difference between Paxil and Cipralex?, Is trazodone(desyrel) worth taking for anxiety and sleep problems?, People on Wellbutrin SR: How many hours do you usually wait to take your second pill?, How many Cymbalta tablets would it take to kill yourself?, What is the difference between cymbalta and effexor xr?, What are the effects of Seroquel and does it really work?, Does anyone take Endep 10 for fibromyalgia or similiar symptoms and if so does it help?, citalopram?, What are some foods with a lot of vitamin B-1?, Paroxetine?, 5-htp.?!?, How long do withdrawl symptoms for tofranil last?, zoloft????, Have you had a positive experience with Tavist, Chlortrimeton, Atarax, or Benadryl in treating dogs allergies, Should sinequan (doxepin) be taken on a full or empty stomach?, Should sinequan (doxepin) be taken on a full or empty stomach?, How effective is the EMSAM patch in treating Body Dysmorphic Disorder?, How effective is the EMSAM patch in treating Body Dysmorphic Disorder?, How does Prozac help to get rid of depression?, What are the side effects between addrell and pamelor?, How long does it take buspar to leave your system?, What is the difference between Zyban and Champix?, Whats the difference between Lexapro and Citalopram?, How long does it take for Paxil to get out of your system?, Is there a big difference between wellbutrin sr and the wellbutrin xl?, What are the differences between Seroquel and seroquel XR?, How long does Cymbalta stay in the body?, Is it normal for a psychiatrist to prescribe 20mg of Geodon?, What effects are there while taking Effexor XR when you actually dont have any depression or anxiety?, Does anyone know if there is a generic available for the drug Trazodone/Desyrel?, Does anyone out there take Sinequan(doxepin) or Symbax and what effects have you experienced?, Can taking Celexa interfere with the ability to get pregnant?, how many atarax pills should i take to calm me?, Has anyone used Emsam and how did you like it?, How long does 10mg of Prozac take to get into your system to feel effects?, How long after stop taking Lexapro can I expect to lose weight?, Has anyone ever been on the drug Pamelor?, How long until the drug Buspar starts working?, What exactly is the difference between Paxil and Paxil CR?, what are side effects of smoking marijuana on wellbutrin sr?, Trazodone (Desyrel) As A Sleep Aid?, Has anyone heard of Sinequan?, If you are bipolar and take Geodon what are your side effects?, How long should the discontinuation symptoms of suddenly stopping Effexor XR last?, Whats the difference between Zyban and Wellburtin?, What could you mix with seroquel to get high?, What is the difference in taking Cymbalta at night or in the morning?, Has anyone had experience with the antidepressant patch Emsam?, Precribed Atarax for anxiety at 36 weeks pregnant - is this safe for baby?, Can someone describe to me the affects of Xanax and Buspar?, How should take Paxil 10mg to treat premature ejaculation?, Is anyone else having the same side effects to Wellbutrin SR?, What is the difference between Effexor tablets and Effexor XR?, Could I take Prozac during the day and Mirtazapine at night to sleep?, Is Lexapro more effective for anxiety if taken in the morning before I start my day??, What is the difference between Celexa and Welbutrin?, Which of these Medication: Imipramine or Pamelor has stronger effects when taking it?, Lets talk Paxil, the pros and cons, also does anyone currently take Doxepin(Sinequan) ?, Anyone used Zyban effectively to quit smoking? How did it work for you?, How can I ask my therapist about going of medication?, Any suggestions on how to combat hangover effects from Seroquel?, Has anyone taken Emsam? What was your experience, side effects, etc?, What is the average dose of cymbalta for depression?, Question about Geodon- I have a health course need an answer about the medicine?, Anyone take Atarax? Likes/Dislikes? I am supposed to start it but I am worried about starting new meds.?, Has anyone dealt with anger and hostility while on Buspar?, How long will I have withdrawls with 75 mg of effexor xr?, Can Pamelor cause Asthma or Respiratory troubles to become worse?, How long does paxil take to get out of your system?, What will happen if I just stop taking Wellbutrin SR 150?, What to expect to pay for Prozac and where can i find it the cheapest?, What is the problem with Zyban (for smokers) and alcohol?, How long will it take for Lexapro to leave my system?, Can you lose weight while taking geodon and cymbalta?, what does a person do when the drugest gives wrong medicine?, Has anyone here tried Desyrel?, How long does it take for Seroquel to start working?, Anyone take Emsam? What side effects have you had?, How long does it take for Cymbalta to be in the system and dull the appetite?, Can I buy Atarax over the counter without prescription in the UK?, How long does it take to get over Buspar withdrawal?, Has anyone had the experience of changing from Effexor-XR to Cymbalta? How did you find it?, How long does it take for Paxil CR to be out of your system so it will not show up on a blood test?, How to buy Bupripion (Wellbutrin/Zyban) in China without prescription?, How long do Lexapro withdrawl symptoms last?, can antidepressants such as nortriptyline (pamelor) cause hyporthyroidism?, Have you ever been on Wellbutrin SR? What were your results?, What are the side effects to taking Seroquel?, What do you know about adding Prozac to Wellbutrin regimen?, Can you smoke the pill, Trazodone (Desyrel)?, Will I gain weight while on Geodon? What is the best anti-paranoia medication that causes weight loss?, What are some common side-effects of discontinuing Celexa?, Emsam seems pretty new. Does anyone have any personal experience, pro or con, with it?, How long will the side effect of Cymbalta of blurred vision last?, Which is better, Atarax (hydroxyzine) or Benadryl for a non-emergency episode of angioedema of the lips?, Has anyone taken Effexor XR and felt the effects almost immediately?, Do Buspar pills help with decreasing opiate withdraw symptoms?, How much dosage of seroquel for maintenance bipolar l?, How bad is the withdrawal sydrome for Paxil?, Why cant you take Zyban if you have had bulimia or anorexia?, i want to kanow is pamelor a good pain medication.
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My dog has inhalant allergies. My veterinarian recommended OTC allergy relief, such as Benadryl, to treat his allergies.He has been on 3 daily doses of Benadryl for about a month without any change. He is still constantly itching and has been wearing an e-collar for about 2 weeks to reduce his itching. His vet said that other allergy treatments might be more effective. I am looking for ones who have had similar experiences with their dogs and have had positive results with Tavist, Chlortrimeton or Atarax. Thanks for the suggestions!.
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Usually, substances such as pollen, animal dander, and dust are harmless. However, some of us have an immune logical order that believes these ordinary substances are a threat. In response, the body creates antibodies normally reserved for fighting true dangers, such as bacteria and viruses. Since the immune system incorrectly believes the allergen to be threat, it begins to create an immune response as if it were fighting off an illness. The immune systems response is what causes nearly all allergy symptoms.
There are a wide range of symptoms associated with allergies, and none of them are very pleasant. Allergy symptoms can range from very mild to life-threatening. If you suffer from allergies, you are not alone. Allergies, and alternative hypersensitivity reactions, currently disturb approximately 30% of the population. The following is a list of some common allergy symptoms:
Nasal Symptoms are a common allergic reaction to a variety of allergens. Sometimes called Allergic rhinitis, or , these symptoms afflict 20% of the US population and are often a result of airborne pollens, dander, dust or extra allergens. Some common nasal allergy symptoms combine:
Nasal Congestion (Stuffiness)
Sneezing
Runny nose
Itchy nose
Impaired Sense of Smell
Swollen Nasal Membrain
Sinus Headaches
Sore Throat (caused by nasal drip)
Skin Symptoms cognate hives, contact dermatitis, and exema (charachterized by inflamed, itchy or dry skin) are all relatively common forms of allergic reactions. Normally these types of skin symptoms occur when the skin comes into matter-of-fact contact with an allergen, or it can be an immune response to eating food that youre allergic too. Some of these conditions can cause young, reddish bumps. They are caused by an inflammatory reaction, causing leakage from the capillaries of your skin.
Eye Symptoms, or Allergic conjunctivitis, is a common allergic reaction to many different types of allergens and can be caused by an allergen physically getting in the eyes, such as dust, or as a side-effect of a food allergy. It is caused when the conjunctiva (the membrane covering the white part of the eye) enflames due to allergy. One of the most common causes is hay fever. Symptoms consist of redness (mainly due to the swelling of small blood vessels), itching and increased tear production.
Ear pain, especially in children, is often a result of fluid hut up pressure behind the eardrum. The middle ear is connected to the nasal passages by a short narrow tube, known as the Eustachian tube. The Eustachian tube drains fluids out of the middle ear, and helps keep the pressure of the ear equalized. Allergies can cause inflammation of the Eustachian tube, and cause secretions to build up, preventing the normal flow of fluid. This happens more often with children, because their Eustachian tube is shorter. These accumulating fluids can cause stuffiness, pain, hearing loss, and ear infections.
Headaches are not as common as other allergy symptoms, but some individuals will experience headaches, whether alone or in conjunction with other symptoms like nasal congestion.
Fatigue (tired feeling) can be caused by the immune response that you body is creating. Equitable like when youre sick, it takes a lot of energy for you body to get better. Even though you are not technically sick, your body thinks you are. Thats what makes you feel so tired. In addition, some allergy medications can cause additional drowsiness.
Food Allergy Reactions recur when your body mistakes certain foods as harmful, and the reaction can become more severe every time the food allergen is encountered, but sometimes children can outgrow mild food allergies. Allergic reactions to food usually happen within a few minutes of eating the offending food, but it can sometimes take several hours to develop, which can manufacture it hard to know which food is causing the allergy. It is very important to have it diagnosed if you suspect that you may have a food allergy, so that you can know for undisturbed which foods to avoid. The first symptom of an allergic reaction to food is often itching and swelling in the mouth, tongue and throat. Some other common food allergy symptoms are:
skin reactions- hives, swelling, itching, eczema and redness
vomiting
diarrhea
coughing, wheezing or a runny nose
swelling of the lips
sore, red and itchy eyes
Severe Symptoms, known as Anaphylaxis, can be life-threatening. It consists of a series of reactions in which the entire bodys response to the allergen comes on suddenly. It can begins with sudden itching of the eyes or face and within minutes can progress to more serious symptoms, including:
Swelling of the esophagus which can make breathing and swallowing difficult
Abdominal pain and cramping
Vomiting
Diarrhea or bowel irritation
Mental confusion and/or dizziness
How Can You Know if Your Symptoms are Allergies or a Cold?
Allergies, colds and flus all share innumerable of the indistinguishable symptoms like congestion (stuffy nose), runny nose, and sneezing. One way to proclaim is that colds do not sometimes last longer than 10 days. If your symptoms carry on longer than then, then you may be experiencing allergy symptoms. Another clue can be . Allergies ofttimes cause an itchy sensation in either your eyes or nose. Your allergy doctor can help determine the cause of your symptoms and how to treat them. Here are some simple guidelines.
Its probably an allergy if:
You have no fever.
Mucus secretions are clear and runny.
Sneezes occur in a rapid, multiple sequence.
Your nose, ears, and throat feel itchy (above all the palate or roof of your mouth).
Symptoms last longer than the typical duration of a cold (which is mainly 7 to 10 days).
Your symptoms get worse when you are in one environment, and get better when you are not in that environment.
Your nose, ears, and throat are not as itchy after you take an antihistamine.
You feel stuffy and congested. Take the Congestion Test to see if you need treatment.
It may be a cold or the flu if:
You have a fever.
Your symptoms occur all together - normal allergy symptoms turn to appear more gradually.
You have a sore throat.
Your symptoms last only 7 to 10 days.
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There are a wide range of symptoms associated with allergies, and none of them are very pleasant. Allergy symptoms can range from very mild to life-threatening. If you suffer from allergies, you are not alone. Allergies, and alternative hypersensitivity reactions, currently disturb approximately 30% of the population. The following is a list of some common allergy symptoms:
Nasal Symptoms are a common allergic reaction to a variety of allergens. Sometimes called Allergic rhinitis, or , these symptoms afflict 20% of the US population and are often a result of airborne pollens, dander, dust or extra allergens. Some common nasal allergy symptoms combine:
Nasal Congestion (Stuffiness)
Sneezing
Runny nose
Itchy nose
Impaired Sense of Smell
Swollen Nasal Membrain
Sinus Headaches
Sore Throat (caused by nasal drip)
Skin Symptoms cognate hives, contact dermatitis, and exema (charachterized by inflamed, itchy or dry skin) are all relatively common forms of allergic reactions. Normally these types of skin symptoms occur when the skin comes into matter-of-fact contact with an allergen, or it can be an immune response to eating food that youre allergic too. Some of these conditions can cause young, reddish bumps. They are caused by an inflammatory reaction, causing leakage from the capillaries of your skin.
Eye Symptoms, or Allergic conjunctivitis, is a common allergic reaction to many different types of allergens and can be caused by an allergen physically getting in the eyes, such as dust, or as a side-effect of a food allergy. It is caused when the conjunctiva (the membrane covering the white part of the eye) enflames due to allergy. One of the most common causes is hay fever. Symptoms consist of redness (mainly due to the swelling of small blood vessels), itching and increased tear production.
Ear pain, especially in children, is often a result of fluid hut up pressure behind the eardrum. The middle ear is connected to the nasal passages by a short narrow tube, known as the Eustachian tube. The Eustachian tube drains fluids out of the middle ear, and helps keep the pressure of the ear equalized. Allergies can cause inflammation of the Eustachian tube, and cause secretions to build up, preventing the normal flow of fluid. This happens more often with children, because their Eustachian tube is shorter. These accumulating fluids can cause stuffiness, pain, hearing loss, and ear infections.
Headaches are not as common as other allergy symptoms, but some individuals will experience headaches, whether alone or in conjunction with other symptoms like nasal congestion.
Fatigue (tired feeling) can be caused by the immune response that you body is creating. Equitable like when youre sick, it takes a lot of energy for you body to get better. Even though you are not technically sick, your body thinks you are. Thats what makes you feel so tired. In addition, some allergy medications can cause additional drowsiness.
Food Allergy Reactions recur when your body mistakes certain foods as harmful, and the reaction can become more severe every time the food allergen is encountered, but sometimes children can outgrow mild food allergies. Allergic reactions to food usually happen within a few minutes of eating the offending food, but it can sometimes take several hours to develop, which can manufacture it hard to know which food is causing the allergy. It is very important to have it diagnosed if you suspect that you may have a food allergy, so that you can know for undisturbed which foods to avoid. The first symptom of an allergic reaction to food is often itching and swelling in the mouth, tongue and throat. Some other common food allergy symptoms are:
skin reactions- hives, swelling, itching, eczema and redness
vomiting
diarrhea
coughing, wheezing or a runny nose
swelling of the lips
sore, red and itchy eyes
Severe Symptoms, known as Anaphylaxis, can be life-threatening. It consists of a series of reactions in which the entire bodys response to the allergen comes on suddenly. It can begins with sudden itching of the eyes or face and within minutes can progress to more serious symptoms, including:
Swelling of the esophagus which can make breathing and swallowing difficult
Abdominal pain and cramping
Vomiting
Diarrhea or bowel irritation
Mental confusion and/or dizziness
How Can You Know if Your Symptoms are Allergies or a Cold?
Allergies, colds and flus all share innumerable of the indistinguishable symptoms like congestion (stuffy nose), runny nose, and sneezing. One way to proclaim is that colds do not sometimes last longer than 10 days. If your symptoms carry on longer than then, then you may be experiencing allergy symptoms. Another clue can be . Allergies ofttimes cause an itchy sensation in either your eyes or nose. Your allergy doctor can help determine the cause of your symptoms and how to treat them. Here are some simple guidelines.
Its probably an allergy if:
You have no fever.
Mucus secretions are clear and runny.
Sneezes occur in a rapid, multiple sequence.
Your nose, ears, and throat feel itchy (above all the palate or roof of your mouth).
Symptoms last longer than the typical duration of a cold (which is mainly 7 to 10 days).
Your symptoms get worse when you are in one environment, and get better when you are not in that environment.
Your nose, ears, and throat are not as itchy after you take an antihistamine.
You feel stuffy and congested. Take the Congestion Test to see if you need treatment.
It may be a cold or the flu if:
You have a fever.
Your symptoms occur all together - normal allergy symptoms turn to appear more gradually.
You have a sore throat.
Your symptoms last only 7 to 10 days.
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An allergy is an overreaction of the immune system to a substance thats harmless to most people. But in someone with an allergy, the bodys immune system treats the substance (called an allergen) as an invader and reacts inappropriately, resulting in symptoms that can be anywhere from annoying to possibly harmful to the person.
In an attempt to protect the body, the immune system of the allergic person produces antibodies called immunoglobulin E (IgE). Those antibodies then cause mast cells (allergy cells in the body) to release chemicals, including histamine, into the bloodstream to defend against the allergen s the release of these chemicals that causes allergic reactions, affecting a persons eyes, nose, throat, lungs, skin, or gastrointestinal tract as the body attempts to rid itself of the invading allergen. Future exposure to that same allergen (things like nuts or pollen that you can be allergic to) will trigger this allergic response again. This means every time the person eats that particular food or is exposed to that particular allergen, he or she will have an allergic reaction.
The tendency to develop allergies is often hereditary, which means it can be passed down through your genes. However, just because you, your partner, or one of your children might have allergies doesnt mean that all of your kids will definitely get them, too. And someone usually doesnt inherit a particular allergy, just the likelihood of having allergies.
But a few kids have allergies even if no family member is allergic. And child who is allergic to one substance is likely to be allergic to others as well.
Some of the most common things people are allergic to are airborne (carried through the air):
Dust mites are one of the most common causes of allergies. These microscopic insects live all around us and feed on the millions of dead skin cells that fall off our bodies every day. Dust mites are the main allergic component of house dust, which is made up of many particles and can contain things such as fabric fibers and bacteria, as well as microscopic animal allergens. Present year-round in most parts of the United States (although they dont live at high altitudes), dust mites live in bedding, upholstery, and carpets.
Pollen is another major cause of allergies (most people know pollen allergy as hay fever or rose fever). Trees, weeds, and grasses release these tiny particles into the air to fertilize other plants. Pollen allergies are seasonal, and the type of pollen a child is allergic to determines when symptoms will occur. For example, in the mid-Atlantic states, tree pollination begins in February and lasts through May, grass from May through June, and ragweed from August through October; so people with these allergies are likely to experience increased symptoms during those times.
Pollen counts measure how much pollen is in the air and can help people with allergies determine how bad their symptoms might be on any given day. Pollen counts are usually higher in the morning and on warm, dry, breezy days, whereas theyre lowest when its chilly and wet. Although not always exact, the local weather reports pollen count can be helpful when planning outside activities.
Molds, another common allergen, are fungi that thrive both indoors and out in warm, moist environments. Outdoors, molds may be found in poor drainage areas, such as in piles of rotting leaves or compost piles. Indoors, molds thrive in dark, poorly ventilated places such as bathrooms and damp basements, and in clothes hampers or under kitchen sinks. A musty odor suggests mold growth. Although molds tend to be seasonal, many can grow year-round, especially those indoors.
Pet allergens from warm-blooded animals can cause problems for kids and parents alike. When the animal — often a household pet — licks itself, the saliva gets on its fur or feathers. As the saliva dries, protein particles become airborne and work their way into fabrics in the home. Cats are the worst offenders because the protein from their saliva is extremely tiny and they tend to lick themselves more than other animals as part of grooming.
Cockroaches are also a major household allergen, especially in inner cities. Exposure to cockroach-infested buildings may be a major cause of the high rates of asthma in inner-city kids.
Common Food Allergens
The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology estimates that up to 2 million, or 8%, of kids in the United States are affected by food allergies, and that eight foods account for most of those food allergy reactions in kids: eggs, fish, milk, peanuts, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
Cows milk (or cows milk protein). Between 1% and 7.5% of infants are allergic to the proteins found in cows milk and cows milk-based formulas. About 80% of formulas on the market are cows milk-based. Cows milk protein allergy (also called formula protein allergy) means that the infant (or child or adult) has an abnormal immune system reaction to proteins found in the cows milk used to make standard baby formulas, cheeses, and other milk products. Milk proteins can also be a hidden ingredient in many prepared foods.
Eggs. One of the most common food allergies in infants and young children, egg allergy can pose many challenges for parents. Because eggs are used in many of the foods kids eat — and in many cases theyre ingredients — an egg allergy is hard to diagnose. An egg allergy usually begins when kids are very young, but most outgrow the allergy by age 5. Most kids with an egg allergy are allergic to the proteins in egg whites, but some cant tolerate proteins in the yolk.
Seafood and shellfish. The proteins in seafood can cause a number of different types of allergic reactions. Seafood allergy is one of the more common adult food allergies and one that kids dont always grow out of.
Peanuts and tree nuts. Peanuts are one of the most severe food allergens, often causing life-threatening reactions. About 1.5 million people in the United States are allergic to peanuts. (Peanuts are not a true nut, but a legume — in the same family as peas and lentils, although people with peanut allergy don’t usually have cross-reactions to other legumes). Half of those allergic to peanuts are also allergic to tree nuts, such as almonds, walnuts, pecans, cashews, and often sunflower and sesame seeds.
Soy. Like peanuts, soybeans are legumes. Soy allergy is more prevalent among babies than older children; about 30% to 40% of infants who are allergic to cows milk are also allergic to the protein in soy formulas. Soy proteins, such as soya, are often a hidden ingredient in prepared foods.
Wheat. Wheat proteins are found in many of the foods we eat — some are more obvious than others. As with any allergy, an allergy to wheat can happen in different ways and to different degrees. Although wheat allergy is often confused with celiac disease, there is a difference. Celiac disease is caused by a sensitivity to gluten, which is found in wheat, oat, rye, and barley. It typically develops between 6 months and 2 years of age and the sensitivity causes damage to the small intestine in a different way to the usual allergic reaction.
Other Common Allergens
Insect stings. For most kids, being stung by an insect means swelling, redness, and itching at the site of the bite. But for those with insect venom allergy, an insect bite can cause more severe symptoms. Although some doctors and parents have believed that most kids eventually outgrow insect venom allergy, a recent study found that insect venom allergies often persist into adulthood.
Medicines. Antibiotics — medications used to treat infections — are the most common types of medicines that cause allergic reactions. Many other medicines, including over-the-counter medications, can also cause allergic reactions. If you suspect a medicine allergy, talk to your doctor first before assuming a reaction is a sign of allergy.
Chemicals. Some cosmetics or laundry detergents can cause people to break out in an itchy rash. Usually, this is because someone has a reaction to the chemicals in these products. Dyes, household cleaners, and pesticides used on lawns or plants can also cause allergic reactions in some people.
Some kids also have what are called cross-reactions. For example, kids who are allergic to birch pollen might have reactions when they eat an apple because that apple is made up of a protein similar to one in the pollen. Another example is that kids who are allergic to latex (as in gloves or certain types of hospital equipment) are more likely to be allergic to kiwifruit or bananas.
Signs and Symptoms of Allergies
The type and severity of allergy symptoms vary from allergy to allergy and child to child. Allergies may show up as itchy eyes or an itchy nose, sneezing, nasal congestion, throat tightness, trouble breathing, and even shock (faintness or passing out).
Symptoms can range from minor or major seasonal annoyances (for example, from pollen or certain molds) to year-round problems (from allergens like dust mites or food).
Because different allergens are more prevalent in different parts of the country and the world, allergy symptoms can also vary, depending on where you live. For example, peanut allergy is unknown in Scandinavia, where they dont eat peanuts, but is common in the United States, where peanuts are not only a popular food, but are also found in many of the things we eat.
Airborne Allergy Symptoms
Airborne allergens can cause something known allergic rhinitis, which occurs in about 15% to 20% of Americans. It typically develops by 10 years of age and reaches its peak in the early twenties, with symptoms often disappearing between the ages of 40 and 60.
Symptoms can include:
sneezing
itchy nose and/or throat
nasal congestion
coughing
These symptoms are often accompanied by itchy, watery, and/or red eyes, which is called allergic conjunctivitis. (When dark circles are present around the eyes, theyre called allergic ) Those who react to airborne allergens usually have allergic rhinitis and/or allergic conjunctivitis. If a person has wheezing and shortness of breath, the allergy may have progressed to become asthma.
Food Allergy Symptoms
The severity of food allergy symptoms and when they develop depends on:
how much of the food is eaten
the amount of exposure the child has had to the food
the childs sensitivity to the food
Symptoms of food allergies can include:
itchy mouth and throat when food is swallowed (some kids have only this symptom — called oral allergy syndrome)
hives (raised, red, itchy bumps)
rash
runny, itchy nose
abdominal cramps accompanied by nausea and vomiting or diarrhea (as the body attempts to flush out the food allergen)
difficulty breathing
shock
Insect Venom Allergy Symptoms
Being stung by an insect that a child is allergic to may cause some of the following symptoms:
throat swelling
hives over the entire body
difficulty breathing
nausea
diarrhea
shock
About Anaphylaxis
In rare instances, if the sensitivity to an allergen is extreme, a child may experience anaphylaxis (or anaphylactic shock) — a sudden, severe allergic reaction involving various systems in the body (such as the skin, respiratory tract, gastrointestinal tract, and cardiovascular system).
Severe symptoms or reactions to any allergen, from certain foods to insect bites, require immediate medical attention and can include:
difficulty breathing
swelling (particularly of the face, throat, lips, and tongue in cases of food allergies)
rapid drop in blood pressure
dizziness
unconsciousness
hives
tightness of the throat
hoarse voice
lightheadedness
Anaphylaxis can happen just seconds after being exposed to a triggering substance or can be delayed for up to 2 hours if the reaction is from a food. It can involve various areas of the body.
Fortunately, though, severe or life-threatening allergies occur in only a small group of kids. In fact, the annual incidence of anaphylactic reactions is small — about 30 per 100,000 people — although those with asthma, eczema, or hay fever are at greater risk of experiencing them. Most anaphylactic reactions — up to 80% — are caused by peanuts or tree nuts.
Diagnosing Allergies
Some allergies are fairly easy to identify because the pattern of symptoms following exposure to certain allergens can be hard to miss. But other allergies are less obvious because they can masquerade as other conditions.
If your child has cold-like symptoms lasting longer than a week or two or develops a at the same time every year, consult your doctor, who will likely ask questions about the symptoms and when they appear. Based on the answers to these questions and a physical exam, the doctor may be able to make a diagnosis and prescribe medications or may refer you to an allergist for allergy skin tests and more extensive therapy.
To determine the cause of an allergy, allergists usually perform skin tests for the most common environmental and food allergens. These tests can be done in infants, but theyre more reliable in kids over 2 years old.
A skin test can work in one of two ways:
A drop of a purified liquid form of the allergen is dropped onto the skin and the area is pricked with a small pricking device.
A small amount of allergen is injected just under the skin. This test stings a little but isnt extremely painful. After about 15 minutes, if a lump surrounded by a reddish area appears (like a mosquito bite) at the injection site, the test is positive.
If reactions to a food or other allergen are severe, a blood test may be used to diagnose the allergy so as to avoid exposure to the offending allergen. Skin tests are less expensive and more sensitive than blood tests for allergies. But blood tests may be required in children with skin conditions or those who are extremely sensitive to a particular allergen.
Even if a skin test and/or a blood test shows an allergy, a child must also have symptoms to be definitively diagnosed with an allergy. For example, a toddler who has a positive test for dust mites and sneezes frequently while playing on the floor would be considered allergic to dust mites.
Treating Allergies
There is no real cure for allergies, but it is possible to relieve symptoms. The only real way to cope with them on a daily basis is to reduce or eliminate exposure to allergens. That means that parents must educate their kids early and often, not only about the allergy itself, but also about what reaction they will have if they consume or come into contact with the offending allergen.
Informing any and all caregivers (from child-care personnel to teachers, from extended family members to parents of your childs friends) about your childs allergy is equally important to help keep allergy symptoms to a minimum.
If reducing exposure isnt possible or is ineffective, medications may be prescribed, including antihistamines (which you can also buy over the counter) and inhaled or nasal spray steroids. In some cases, an allergist may recommend immunotherapy (allergy shots) to help desensitize your child. However, allergy shots are only helpful for allergens such as dust, mold, pollens, animals, and insect stings. They are not used for food allergies, and a person with food allergies must avoid that food.
Here are some things that can help kids avoid airborne allergens:
Keep family pets out of certain rooms, like your childs bedroom, and bathe them if necessary.
Remove carpets or rugs from your childs room (hard floor surfaces dont collect dust as much as carpets do).
Dont hang heavy drapes and get rid of other items that allow dust to accumulate.
Clean frequently.
Use special covers to seal pillows and mattresses if your child is allergic to dust mites.
If your child is allergic to pollen, keep the windows closed when the pollen season is at its peak, change your childs clothing after being outdoors, and dont let your child mow the lawn.
Keep kids who are allergic to mold away from damp areas, such as basements, and keep bathrooms and other mold-prone areas clean and dry.
Injectable Epinephrine
Food allergies usually arent lifelong (although those to peanuts, tree nuts, and seafood can be). Avoiding the food is the only way to avoid symptoms while the sensitivity persists. Doctors often recommend that caregivers of kids who are extremely sensitive to a particular food, or who have asthma in addition to the food allergy, carry injectable epinephrine (adrenaline) to counteract any allergic reactions. They may also recommend carrying injectable epinephrine for kids who are allergic to insect venom.
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In an attempt to protect the body, the immune system of the allergic person produces antibodies called immunoglobulin E (IgE). Those antibodies then cause mast cells (allergy cells in the body) to release chemicals, including histamine, into the bloodstream to defend against the allergen s the release of these chemicals that causes allergic reactions, affecting a persons eyes, nose, throat, lungs, skin, or gastrointestinal tract as the body attempts to rid itself of the invading allergen. Future exposure to that same allergen (things like nuts or pollen that you can be allergic to) will trigger this allergic response again. This means every time the person eats that particular food or is exposed to that particular allergen, he or she will have an allergic reaction.
The tendency to develop allergies is often hereditary, which means it can be passed down through your genes. However, just because you, your partner, or one of your children might have allergies doesnt mean that all of your kids will definitely get them, too. And someone usually doesnt inherit a particular allergy, just the likelihood of having allergies.
But a few kids have allergies even if no family member is allergic. And child who is allergic to one substance is likely to be allergic to others as well.
Some of the most common things people are allergic to are airborne (carried through the air):
Dust mites are one of the most common causes of allergies. These microscopic insects live all around us and feed on the millions of dead skin cells that fall off our bodies every day. Dust mites are the main allergic component of house dust, which is made up of many particles and can contain things such as fabric fibers and bacteria, as well as microscopic animal allergens. Present year-round in most parts of the United States (although they dont live at high altitudes), dust mites live in bedding, upholstery, and carpets.
Pollen is another major cause of allergies (most people know pollen allergy as hay fever or rose fever). Trees, weeds, and grasses release these tiny particles into the air to fertilize other plants. Pollen allergies are seasonal, and the type of pollen a child is allergic to determines when symptoms will occur. For example, in the mid-Atlantic states, tree pollination begins in February and lasts through May, grass from May through June, and ragweed from August through October; so people with these allergies are likely to experience increased symptoms during those times.
Pollen counts measure how much pollen is in the air and can help people with allergies determine how bad their symptoms might be on any given day. Pollen counts are usually higher in the morning and on warm, dry, breezy days, whereas theyre lowest when its chilly and wet. Although not always exact, the local weather reports pollen count can be helpful when planning outside activities.
Molds, another common allergen, are fungi that thrive both indoors and out in warm, moist environments. Outdoors, molds may be found in poor drainage areas, such as in piles of rotting leaves or compost piles. Indoors, molds thrive in dark, poorly ventilated places such as bathrooms and damp basements, and in clothes hampers or under kitchen sinks. A musty odor suggests mold growth. Although molds tend to be seasonal, many can grow year-round, especially those indoors.
Pet allergens from warm-blooded animals can cause problems for kids and parents alike. When the animal — often a household pet — licks itself, the saliva gets on its fur or feathers. As the saliva dries, protein particles become airborne and work their way into fabrics in the home. Cats are the worst offenders because the protein from their saliva is extremely tiny and they tend to lick themselves more than other animals as part of grooming.
Cockroaches are also a major household allergen, especially in inner cities. Exposure to cockroach-infested buildings may be a major cause of the high rates of asthma in inner-city kids.
Common Food Allergens
The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology estimates that up to 2 million, or 8%, of kids in the United States are affected by food allergies, and that eight foods account for most of those food allergy reactions in kids: eggs, fish, milk, peanuts, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
Cows milk (or cows milk protein). Between 1% and 7.5% of infants are allergic to the proteins found in cows milk and cows milk-based formulas. About 80% of formulas on the market are cows milk-based. Cows milk protein allergy (also called formula protein allergy) means that the infant (or child or adult) has an abnormal immune system reaction to proteins found in the cows milk used to make standard baby formulas, cheeses, and other milk products. Milk proteins can also be a hidden ingredient in many prepared foods.
Eggs. One of the most common food allergies in infants and young children, egg allergy can pose many challenges for parents. Because eggs are used in many of the foods kids eat — and in many cases theyre ingredients — an egg allergy is hard to diagnose. An egg allergy usually begins when kids are very young, but most outgrow the allergy by age 5. Most kids with an egg allergy are allergic to the proteins in egg whites, but some cant tolerate proteins in the yolk.
Seafood and shellfish. The proteins in seafood can cause a number of different types of allergic reactions. Seafood allergy is one of the more common adult food allergies and one that kids dont always grow out of.
Peanuts and tree nuts. Peanuts are one of the most severe food allergens, often causing life-threatening reactions. About 1.5 million people in the United States are allergic to peanuts. (Peanuts are not a true nut, but a legume — in the same family as peas and lentils, although people with peanut allergy don’t usually have cross-reactions to other legumes). Half of those allergic to peanuts are also allergic to tree nuts, such as almonds, walnuts, pecans, cashews, and often sunflower and sesame seeds.
Soy. Like peanuts, soybeans are legumes. Soy allergy is more prevalent among babies than older children; about 30% to 40% of infants who are allergic to cows milk are also allergic to the protein in soy formulas. Soy proteins, such as soya, are often a hidden ingredient in prepared foods.
Wheat. Wheat proteins are found in many of the foods we eat — some are more obvious than others. As with any allergy, an allergy to wheat can happen in different ways and to different degrees. Although wheat allergy is often confused with celiac disease, there is a difference. Celiac disease is caused by a sensitivity to gluten, which is found in wheat, oat, rye, and barley. It typically develops between 6 months and 2 years of age and the sensitivity causes damage to the small intestine in a different way to the usual allergic reaction.
Other Common Allergens
Insect stings. For most kids, being stung by an insect means swelling, redness, and itching at the site of the bite. But for those with insect venom allergy, an insect bite can cause more severe symptoms. Although some doctors and parents have believed that most kids eventually outgrow insect venom allergy, a recent study found that insect venom allergies often persist into adulthood.
Medicines. Antibiotics — medications used to treat infections — are the most common types of medicines that cause allergic reactions. Many other medicines, including over-the-counter medications, can also cause allergic reactions. If you suspect a medicine allergy, talk to your doctor first before assuming a reaction is a sign of allergy.
Chemicals. Some cosmetics or laundry detergents can cause people to break out in an itchy rash. Usually, this is because someone has a reaction to the chemicals in these products. Dyes, household cleaners, and pesticides used on lawns or plants can also cause allergic reactions in some people.
Some kids also have what are called cross-reactions. For example, kids who are allergic to birch pollen might have reactions when they eat an apple because that apple is made up of a protein similar to one in the pollen. Another example is that kids who are allergic to latex (as in gloves or certain types of hospital equipment) are more likely to be allergic to kiwifruit or bananas.
Signs and Symptoms of Allergies
The type and severity of allergy symptoms vary from allergy to allergy and child to child. Allergies may show up as itchy eyes or an itchy nose, sneezing, nasal congestion, throat tightness, trouble breathing, and even shock (faintness or passing out).
Symptoms can range from minor or major seasonal annoyances (for example, from pollen or certain molds) to year-round problems (from allergens like dust mites or food).
Because different allergens are more prevalent in different parts of the country and the world, allergy symptoms can also vary, depending on where you live. For example, peanut allergy is unknown in Scandinavia, where they dont eat peanuts, but is common in the United States, where peanuts are not only a popular food, but are also found in many of the things we eat.
Airborne Allergy Symptoms
Airborne allergens can cause something known allergic rhinitis, which occurs in about 15% to 20% of Americans. It typically develops by 10 years of age and reaches its peak in the early twenties, with symptoms often disappearing between the ages of 40 and 60.
Symptoms can include:
sneezing
itchy nose and/or throat
nasal congestion
coughing
These symptoms are often accompanied by itchy, watery, and/or red eyes, which is called allergic conjunctivitis. (When dark circles are present around the eyes, theyre called allergic ) Those who react to airborne allergens usually have allergic rhinitis and/or allergic conjunctivitis. If a person has wheezing and shortness of breath, the allergy may have progressed to become asthma.
Food Allergy Symptoms
The severity of food allergy symptoms and when they develop depends on:
how much of the food is eaten
the amount of exposure the child has had to the food
the childs sensitivity to the food
Symptoms of food allergies can include:
itchy mouth and throat when food is swallowed (some kids have only this symptom — called oral allergy syndrome)
hives (raised, red, itchy bumps)
rash
runny, itchy nose
abdominal cramps accompanied by nausea and vomiting or diarrhea (as the body attempts to flush out the food allergen)
difficulty breathing
shock
Insect Venom Allergy Symptoms
Being stung by an insect that a child is allergic to may cause some of the following symptoms:
throat swelling
hives over the entire body
difficulty breathing
nausea
diarrhea
shock
About Anaphylaxis
In rare instances, if the sensitivity to an allergen is extreme, a child may experience anaphylaxis (or anaphylactic shock) — a sudden, severe allergic reaction involving various systems in the body (such as the skin, respiratory tract, gastrointestinal tract, and cardiovascular system).
Severe symptoms or reactions to any allergen, from certain foods to insect bites, require immediate medical attention and can include:
difficulty breathing
swelling (particularly of the face, throat, lips, and tongue in cases of food allergies)
rapid drop in blood pressure
dizziness
unconsciousness
hives
tightness of the throat
hoarse voice
lightheadedness
Anaphylaxis can happen just seconds after being exposed to a triggering substance or can be delayed for up to 2 hours if the reaction is from a food. It can involve various areas of the body.
Fortunately, though, severe or life-threatening allergies occur in only a small group of kids. In fact, the annual incidence of anaphylactic reactions is small — about 30 per 100,000 people — although those with asthma, eczema, or hay fever are at greater risk of experiencing them. Most anaphylactic reactions — up to 80% — are caused by peanuts or tree nuts.
Diagnosing Allergies
Some allergies are fairly easy to identify because the pattern of symptoms following exposure to certain allergens can be hard to miss. But other allergies are less obvious because they can masquerade as other conditions.
If your child has cold-like symptoms lasting longer than a week or two or develops a at the same time every year, consult your doctor, who will likely ask questions about the symptoms and when they appear. Based on the answers to these questions and a physical exam, the doctor may be able to make a diagnosis and prescribe medications or may refer you to an allergist for allergy skin tests and more extensive therapy.
To determine the cause of an allergy, allergists usually perform skin tests for the most common environmental and food allergens. These tests can be done in infants, but theyre more reliable in kids over 2 years old.
A skin test can work in one of two ways:
A drop of a purified liquid form of the allergen is dropped onto the skin and the area is pricked with a small pricking device.
A small amount of allergen is injected just under the skin. This test stings a little but isnt extremely painful. After about 15 minutes, if a lump surrounded by a reddish area appears (like a mosquito bite) at the injection site, the test is positive.
If reactions to a food or other allergen are severe, a blood test may be used to diagnose the allergy so as to avoid exposure to the offending allergen. Skin tests are less expensive and more sensitive than blood tests for allergies. But blood tests may be required in children with skin conditions or those who are extremely sensitive to a particular allergen.
Even if a skin test and/or a blood test shows an allergy, a child must also have symptoms to be definitively diagnosed with an allergy. For example, a toddler who has a positive test for dust mites and sneezes frequently while playing on the floor would be considered allergic to dust mites.
Treating Allergies
There is no real cure for allergies, but it is possible to relieve symptoms. The only real way to cope with them on a daily basis is to reduce or eliminate exposure to allergens. That means that parents must educate their kids early and often, not only about the allergy itself, but also about what reaction they will have if they consume or come into contact with the offending allergen.
Informing any and all caregivers (from child-care personnel to teachers, from extended family members to parents of your childs friends) about your childs allergy is equally important to help keep allergy symptoms to a minimum.
If reducing exposure isnt possible or is ineffective, medications may be prescribed, including antihistamines (which you can also buy over the counter) and inhaled or nasal spray steroids. In some cases, an allergist may recommend immunotherapy (allergy shots) to help desensitize your child. However, allergy shots are only helpful for allergens such as dust, mold, pollens, animals, and insect stings. They are not used for food allergies, and a person with food allergies must avoid that food.
Here are some things that can help kids avoid airborne allergens:
Keep family pets out of certain rooms, like your childs bedroom, and bathe them if necessary.
Remove carpets or rugs from your childs room (hard floor surfaces dont collect dust as much as carpets do).
Dont hang heavy drapes and get rid of other items that allow dust to accumulate.
Clean frequently.
Use special covers to seal pillows and mattresses if your child is allergic to dust mites.
If your child is allergic to pollen, keep the windows closed when the pollen season is at its peak, change your childs clothing after being outdoors, and dont let your child mow the lawn.
Keep kids who are allergic to mold away from damp areas, such as basements, and keep bathrooms and other mold-prone areas clean and dry.
Injectable Epinephrine
Food allergies usually arent lifelong (although those to peanuts, tree nuts, and seafood can be). Avoiding the food is the only way to avoid symptoms while the sensitivity persists. Doctors often recommend that caregivers of kids who are extremely sensitive to a particular food, or who have asthma in addition to the food allergy, carry injectable epinephrine (adrenaline) to counteract any allergic reactions. They may also recommend carrying injectable epinephrine for kids who are allergic to insect venom.
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