i dont think its because of what i've eaten. i noticed that every month this allergy germinates and worse,i don't have an idea where the heck it came from.
2006-09-12 15:20:29 · 6 answers · asked by teody 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Allergies
the best you can do is to get an over the counter medication. Claritin is one of the best or alavert. yo can take it everyday to prevent any reactions. another thing is to keep a diary of what you eat and is there is a pattern when you get a reation you should know what foods to avoid.
2006-09-12 15:25:54 · answer #1 · answered by CHRISTIE A 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If over the counter allergy meds have not helped, then it is time for you to go see your doctor. If the allergy is something other than a common allergy, your doctor then will refer you to an Allergist. When going to an Allergist office, do remember not to wear any type of perfume or hair products with a strong perfume ordor to them (they do have a sign up in the offices to this effect), cause they have patients come in with servere allergies at times that can cause aanaphylactic shock.
Allergy, exaggerated and sometimes harmful reactions to external substances, called allergens. Allergy may result from exposure to such common allergens as plant pollens from grasses, trees, or ragweed; animal danders, which are tiny scales shed from the skin and hair of cats and other furred animals; arachnids and insects, such as house dust mites, bees, and wasps; and drugs, such as penicillin. The most common food allergies are caused by crustacean shellfish, eggs, fish, milk, peanuts, soybeans, tree nuts, and wheat. Researchers estimate that at least 24 million people in the United States suffer from allergies—about 19 percent of the population.
In an allergic reaction, the immune system mistakenly interprets a harmless substance as a harmful one. The immune system responds by producing antibodies called immunoglobulin E (IgE). These IgE antibodies are designed to help neutralize specific parasitic invaders and protect the person from future exposures. Upon first exposure to an allergen, no allergic symptoms develop. But when the person is exposed to the same substance at a later time, the IgE antibodies against the allergen activate an allergic reaction. Allergy symptoms may include itching, sneezing, a stuffy nose, watery eyes, inflammation of the airways in the lungs and wheezing (known as asthma), and even allergic shock and death in rare situations.
2006-09-12 15:36:29 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Check out the sections in Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine and Prescription for Natural Cures about allergies and food allergies. They will most likely be able to answer your questions and provide you with some good suggestions for dealing with the problem.
2006-09-12 15:24:21 · answer #3 · answered by Mad Roy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Can an allergy scratch test - it will test for the most common causes of allergies and will be able to pinpoint what's going on with you.
2006-09-13 07:48:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have a skin test to identify the culprit.
2006-09-16 08:50:08 · answer #5 · answered by pina collada 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is better to consult a doctor in this case...
2006-09-12 15:22:13 · answer #6 · answered by angate 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋