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Can anaphylaxis or severe allergies appear out of nowhere?

My neighbor gets sudden bouts of anaphylaxis now and she believes it's triggered by peanuts. But this happened very suddenly. Is that possible or could it be something else?...

What is anaphylaxis?

I recently came across the term anaphylaxis. How is it different from a regular allergic reaction?

I have a typical sinus allergy. How can naturopathy help?

I have a typical sinus allergy because of the amount of pollen in the air. Can naturopathic medicine help me?

What creams can I use for mosquito and ant bites?

I am on vacation and I am finding a lot of little bites on my legs and arms, probably from mosquitos and ants. What topical creams should I use to soothe these bites?

Do antihistamines cause excessive sleepiness?

I have been taking antihistamines for my dog allergy (I have two, but I only take antihistamines) and it makes me feel very sleepy and drowsy. Is it a normal effect of these medicines?...

How does allergy immunotherapy work?

I have read that there are allergy immunotherapy injections available. What are these and how do they work?

Is there treatment for a pollen allergy?

With spring here, I have a severe pollen that is making me wheeze throughout the day. It doesn't help that I work outside either. Is there any treatment for this?

Are there different kinds of allergy tests to detect my son's allergies?

My son has lactose intolerance but as he is growing we can see he also has various other allergic triggers. I know there is a pin-prick test for allergies but are there any other...

How will I know if I am allergic to anesthesia?

I have to undergo a surgery for where I will be given anesthesia. Is there a way to know if I am allergic to anesthesia or not?

How long does it take for one to get over an allergy?

My daughter is extremely allergic to pollen dust and ends up wheezing when springtime comes around. Will she be able to get over her allergy?

What is procedure to know other allergies in the body?

My son has recently been diagnosed with a gluten allergy. What test should I do to know the other allergies in his body?

I get itchy every time I'm around a dog. Is this an allergy

When a dog licks me, I usually have these red, itchy bumps in that area. And, also, around dog hair, I sometimes feel like I'm unable to breathe. Is this an allergy? If so,...

What do you recommend for an allergic reaction with the eyes?

With the increasing temperatures, my eyes get a burning sensation and even turn red. I think this is probably due to allergies. I try to wash them out the best I can once they...

Can sunscreen cause a skin allergy?

I have extremely sensitive skin. I have recently started using a new sunscreen lotion with spf 50, but my skin feels very itchy. Could it be a skin allergy caused by the sunscreen?...

I was recently around peanut butter and I have an allergy. Can I still have a reaction?

My friend was eating a peanut butter jelly sandwich around me. Normally I would be fine, but this time, I almost felt my throat begin to close. I immediately left the room and...

I have severe allergy to eggplant. Can it ever be cured?

I have a severe allergy to eggplant that causes my hands to itch and even peel. I stay away from it as much as I can, but I was wondering if this allergy would ever reduce?

My skin starts to itch in the sun. Is it some allergy?

Lately, every time I step in the sun, my skin starts to feel itchy. I'm not sure of what this could really be. It's not severe enough to cause alarm, but I notice it. Could...

How is poison oak allergy treated?

I've heard recently that a reaction to poison oak can really be severe. I'm going on a hiking trip later in the week, and I know that there are areas with poison oak. In case...

I have nausea and headache after eating red meat. What should I do?

I woke up in the morning to a bad headache and nausea after eating a steak last night. I've also noticed this happen when I have any kind of red meat in general. Why could this...

Can makeup done on a plastic surgery area cause reactions?

I recently underwent plastic surgery around my chin area. Usually I use foundation, but I've been nervous to use it in that area. The skin has healed but is there any chance...

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