Common Allegrens that Cause Allergy!

June 10th, 2009 by kkj02d

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Allergies are the result of a person’s body having hypersensitivity which could be to something that is drunk, ate, or applied to the body, even something in the air around us. The substance causing the allergy is called an allergen and can quite frankly be anything including the sun or even the air itself but the result is usually the same; a physical reaction occurs which can be quite severe.

Common allergens are those found in the food we eat and are also the ones that can cause the most serious of reactions in particular those of the nut family. Dairy products are also renowned as allergens, particularly cheese and milk but soy and



wheat can also be a problem and an increasing number of people are having allergic reactions to processed foods.

Food allergies can cause an allergic reaction very quickly in the victim as they affect the body’s immune system, but breathing in particular is the biggest problem with a few people actually allergic to chocolate. Another area of concern is that of seafood which is known to cause serious reactions in some people so are best avoided even if you actually enjoy the food itself which is often the case.

Food allergies often cause reactions which are seen initially as redness, itchy areas of skin and other irritations often quite common to the family of citrus fruits. Reactions to peanuts can be life threatening and warnings are placed on almost every food product if peanuts or their oil is used in the manufacture and is the most useful of all allergies to take as reactions happen very quickly.

Although flowers are beautiful, even these can prove harmful to those individuals susceptible to their pollen, causing respiratory problems and even damage to the airways. Of course this situation can be quickly rectified by placing the flowers elsewhere but until an allergy test is performed, there is no guarantee that the flowers are to blame.

Allergies relating to pharmaceutical products are not uncommon and can normally be detected fairly quickly as they cause swelling and rashes but sometimes the reactions cannot be seen and because of this damage to the organs may occur owing to the time it takes to discover the problem. Sulfur is used in most of the drugs that causes adverse reactions in people and the physician must observe quickly if the patient is allergic to any of the drugs before administering the same.

Although a reaction to nickel is not unusual to most people, a very small number of individuals even have an allergic skin reaction to silver and gold. Generally, the reactions to metal are contact based and usually cause distinctive skin conditions like rashes, swollen skin around the affected area and a change in skin color to red or a purple.

The same piece of advice applies to all allergies; stay away from them and in the case of food, do not eat something that cause you a problem as allergies can be serious enough to kill.

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Is this lactose intolerance or milk allergy?

July 4th, 2009 by kkj02d

My daughter just turned one. i have been trying to wean her and she has been throwing up recently and has been having diahrrea. i have been trying the mixing formula with whole milk approach. the thing is, is that she usually only throws up in the car about 3 hours after having a bottle and it smells so sour. so i decided i was gonna do a test on her, and just give her formula. well, she had her bday party, and ate some ice cream cake and threw up about 1.5 hours later. the next day, i gave her only formula, and she didn’t throw up in her carseat or anywhere! but the thing is is that the formula she’s on is similac advance, a milk based formula..so could she be lactose intolerant or have a milk allergy?
she’s going to the dr tomorrow..i just want your opinion before i get theirs

I am allergic to milk, and that does not sound like a milk allergy to me. It sounds more like lactose intolerance. Being allergic to milk means a histamine reaction to casein, and usually it is more like hives, wheezing, facial swelling, etc.

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I suffer from allergies and currently I have a sore throat because of humidity. Any natural solutions?

July 4th, 2009 by kkj02d

I already went to the doctor and he prescribed me Allegra-D, but im uninsured so I rather treat it the natural way.

Go to a natural foods store, or herbal/homeopathic supplier and ask about a Neti Pot, also called a "Nose Bidet".
It’s a small container designed to help you flush out your sinuses with warm water or a saline solution. I haven’t had the chance to try myself, but I’ve had people tell me it does wonders for helping with allergies and things like sore throats that develop from them. Good luck.

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HEPA Air Purifiers

July 4th, 2009 by kkj02d

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July 4th, 2009 by kkj02d

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Childhood Asthma (Asthma #4)

July 4th, 2009 by kkj02d

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Dust Mite Allergies - Protecting my Kids - Advice?

July 3rd, 2009 by kkj02d

My kids have dust mite allergys… there is so much to do to protect them against it. i want to start with there bedding..

i cant afford to buy new duvets, mattresses and pillows…

i researched on the net about Anti Allegy Covers. but there are SOOOO many available from so many companies!

which is best and a good price?? and that will help!

Anyone who is going through this or has gone through this.. i would be grateful for some tips! Thanks.

Freezing pillows , kills the mites , and therefore stops them from defecating (pooing) , which is the actual thing that we ( yes me as well) , are allergic too. Wash the pillows etc as well….and perhaps rotate them , so that you can swap them around , every couple of days or so !

I may be wrong , but for me , the most important items on the list , are the pillows….then perhaps the quilts !

Let me know how you get on "hypnotist1uk@yahoo.com"

I am actively researching new methods now…..with me as the "Guinea Pig" !

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What are some allergy/cold medicine that can safey be taken while pregnant?

July 3rd, 2009 by kkj02d


You should ask your doctor for a list. My doctor told me that Tylenol,and saline nose spray is okay to take but don’t abuse it. She also told me to take Benadryll and use vicks vaporub. I just recently got over a cold. You really don’t want to take anything unless you really have to. Never ever take Asprin or Ibprofen.It can cause bleeding in the placenta and hurt the development of the fetus’ brain.
Just be careful and only take it if you really need to.

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i have an allergy to hot dogs are there some people who are allergic to burgers?

July 3rd, 2009 by kkj02d

im allergic to the nutrition in most hot dogs. are there some people who are allergic to burgers as well. are mini hot dogs as nutricious as big ones are? at least it’s better than being allergic to burgers or chocolate. im a huge chocolate lover. at least im not allergic to that. :)
I think it’s more probable to have an allergy to hot dogs than it is to burgers. Why? Hot dogs are a mixture of meats and dyes. Burgers are usually just meat unless you go to a fast food joint. Sometimes they add stuff to the burgers, too. It has to be an allergy to the additives and not to the meat or else you would be allergic to meat in general.

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my nine month old daughter has severe reflux and lactose/soy allergy - need assistance from someone who knows?

July 3rd, 2009 by kkj02d

she is low on the weight scale so the dr. wants us to see if she can tolerate the soy again, we did - she vomited like my 6 yr old would have, everything came up, plus some. I think the doctors are guessing - any suggestions from those who have children with this condition?

check out Rice Milk.

It’s not milk or soy, but rice, and it is fortified with stuff like vitamin D and I think calcium.

It tastes good too.

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Is this sore throat allergies or something else?

July 3rd, 2009 by kkj02d

Instead of a scratchy sore throat like I usually have, this time I have a sore throat that is like, a bruise sort of. It just feels like a bruise, but there is not any to be seen.

It’s also in worse in my lower throat and in the back of my tongue. I know that I’m a worrier and all, but I just don’t want it to be anything serious. But I’m hoping that it might be allergies.

Also, it mostly hurts when I swallow. And I don’t and have never smoked in my life. Thanks.
Also I chew gum 24/7, and I mean all the time, so I was just wondering if maybe that has something to do with this.

It sound more like a "sore throat" from a cold,infection or virus to me than allergies. It could be red and inflamed inside causing it to hurt more that just be scratchy or irritated. I would recommend the famous gargling with warm salt water 3-4 times a day and check for fever or swollen glands. Some antiseptic throat lozenges would help and if not better in a day or two, see your family Dr.

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WEIMARANER TRAINERS: Is there a dog bed my Weimaraners WON’T tear up?

July 2nd, 2009 by kkj02d

I am good trainer in every aspect but the torn dog bed.
Mine are 90 pound 12 year-old dogs and they have destroyed every bed I have ever provided in spite of how much attention they receive. I cannot sleep i the same room with them and I have not slept with them since they were puppies and found that I am allergic to them and they snore. I take an allergy pill if the symptoms are too severe during the day and I keep them clean to limit their allergic qualities. Recently they went three weeks without tearing up the King sized quilted cotton bed comforter that I put on the floor for them. They are inside dogs with a dog door to go to the backyard whenever they want.
They have had the outdoor kind of beds with chips in them, the cloth covered foam beds and even a twin sized mattress once. I love these two dogs and will keep them no matter what they do, but it is very expensive to protect their bones from the hard floors. When they went without a bed for a few months in the summer months they developed big callouses and scrape marks on their legs and I can’t have that happen again. I can’t even estimate how expensive it has been to keep these dogs comfortable.
Does anyone out there have chronic dogbed destroyers that foud a soft bed solution that the dogs do NOT destroy? Even the veterinarians we have seen have run out of ideas.
When they eventually die of old age I obviously will not get a large breed dog again.
P.S. Their health is very good. The vet said their blood panels from their yearly exams show their health is better than most dogs half their age.
They tore up a pile of towels too but not until they had them for a week. They are two 90 pound dogs, so there must be a lot of fabric between them and the hard floor to protect their joins and give some cushioning.
This is a tough problem to solve, isn’t it?
"to protect their…" JOINTS
[ sorry--Type-O]

Kuranda Dog Beds

chew proof and u can get a cusion for it

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can i take sudafed and dimetap cold and allergy?

July 2nd, 2009 by kkj02d

Is it ok to take both at the same time? The sudafed is for nasal congestion only and the dimetap is for runny nose,cough,itchy eyes. The sudafed has that psuephodrene in it and the dimetap doesnt so Im assuming its ok?

No, it is not. Never mix two meds together. It can cause death.

Just take the dimetap. It’s safer.

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I am allergic to dogs should I get allergy shots?

July 2nd, 2009 by kkj02d

Ok, I am allergic to dogs but really really want one. I experience symtoms like itchy ot twitchy nose, itchy and watery eyes and mild asthma (if I sleep at someones house that has a dog). I do not have severe allergies.

I have been with dogs for short periods of time and have not experienced much. I don`t know if it is different breeds of dogs or all dogs that are a problem. I know that you can get dogs that shed less or are best for allergies ("Hypoallergenic" dogs) and ways that you can help the allergy like brushing it`s coat or bathing it more often. I just want to know that if I end up getting a dog should I take allergy shots or medication or can it be harmful? I do not want something that could help or maybe even make my allergies completely go away but at the same time damage my body over long term. Has anyone had any experience with allergy shots or medication and has worked well for them?

I really want a Rough Collie but I have heard they are not the best for people with allergies and tend to shed a lot. I don`t really want a poodle, so please don`t tell me to get a poodle.

I really really want to get a dog, please help!

I have never ever ever heard of allergy meds or shots harming someone. They would not give it to people if it did that.
I would take the shots in a heartbeat to have a dog. And yes I always have a poodle because they are so smart and know so many words. My dog knows which toy I tell him to get, etc.
Get a dog, you’ll be glad.

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Lactose Intolerance vs Milk Allergy?

July 2nd, 2009 by kkj02d

I’m twenty years old. Two years ago I started in with what I assumed to be very severe lactose intolerance. I couldn’t even have a teaspoon of milk without immediately having intense cramping and then, not too long later, loose stool (I’m talking within a half an hour).

About six months into this, it stopped. I could drink an entire glass of milk or eat an entire bowl of ice cream and nothing would happen.

Now, two years later, it’s come on again, very suddenly. Even the smallest amount of milk screws up my system.

I’ve asked a doctor and he says that allergies and lactose intolerance don’t just come and go.

Just to note, I do have other allergies (dust, animals, grass, the usual) and I do have very mild asthma.

Any ideas?
As far as being allergic to other things with milk in them, yes. My mom made a pot pie that had a table spoon of milk in it and I reacted to it within just a few minutes (a record to say the least).

Also, I’ve eliminated other possibilities like a gluten allergy.

In the first instance you may have had secondary lactose intolerance due to a viral gastritis or some other underlying disease that made you lactose intolerant at that time.

However, lactose allergy is rare, and most people are allergic to the proteins in milk (casein and whey) rather than the lactose, but it is not impossible to be allergic to lactose. Are you reacting to the dairy in other things like bread, luncheon meat, etc? or is this happening just when you are having plain milk? Have you changed brands recently? Are you drinking milk alone or are you having ice cream and cereal or anything else with it?

You could try something like Silk or any of the other milk alternatives and see how that goes for you. In the meanwhile, here are some links, there are tests that they can do to test for lactose intolerance, by the way. Good luck, I hope you and your doc figure this out!

http://www.medicinenet.com/lactose_intolerance/article.htm

http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/lactoseintolerance/

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How can I keep my throat from itching from allergies?

July 2nd, 2009 by kkj02d


If you don’t have any meds handy, try sucking on hard candy. It should at least help.

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Experiment Helps 5 Children Lose Peanut Allergy

July 1st, 2009 by kkj02d

Scientists have the first evidence that life-threatening peanut allergies may be cured one day. A few kids now are allergy-free thanks to a scary treatment, tiny amounts of the very food that endangered them. (March 15)

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July 1st, 2009 by kkj02d

Allergies? Asthma? Ear infection? Dayton Ear Nose & Throat Surgeons, Inc. in Centerville, Ohio, has audiologists, physicians, surgeons and specialized treatments to help with problems including hearing loss, imbalance, environmental illnesses and more. Contact them today and stop suffering.
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Arming Yourself Against Asthma and Allergy Season

July 1st, 2009 by kkj02d

Longer days, warmer weather, and more time spent outdoors — spring time is here. But for some spring doesn’t always bring such pleasant symptoms. For millions of Americans — spring means sneezing, wheezing and coughing — especially for asthma sufferers.

Pharm D, Dr. Stefanie Ferreri, explains that because the majority of the country had such a mild winter, plants are blooming sooner and so is allergy season. “For people who suffer from seasonal allergies or asthma, an early spring means a long road of symptoms this year.”

But there are ways to fight and manage symptoms. From changing the detergents to knowing which medicine to choose — spring time can still be fun and symptom free.

For more information on Managing Allergies and Asthma, go to www.moreaboutthat.info, click on our Allergies and Asthma segment and then download our podcast to see the segment online.

If you are a news station and have access to Pathfire, this story is also available on Pathfire DMG. Click on binoculars, select advanced search tab, highlight DWJ archive, and use keywords: Allergies and Asthma.

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What Causes Hay Fever

July 1st, 2009 by Veronica Beeman
by Veronica Beeman

Hay fever is believed to be caused by allergens in the air such as dust, spores, and animal dander. Traditionally, early people associate harvesting of field hay to developing constant sneezing and chronic fever, thus the term “hay fever.”

Today, however, this belief is said to be a misnomer. A fever that is caused by certain allergens should not be hastily associated with being in contact with a field of hay. Experts agree with this.

Today, hay fever is more popularly known as allergic rhinitis. Medical authorities have introduced the term “allergic rhinitis” explaining that this should be the more appropriate term than “hay fever.” The word “rhinitis” refers to an irritation of the nose that is most commonly connected to sneezing, nasal congestion, itching of the eyes and nose, runny nose, and excess production of tears. Together, these symptoms bring about a usually very high fever.

In our body?s complex immune system, there is a productive substance called the “immunoglobuline E” or just “IgE.” Hay fever starts when allergens begin to destroy mast cells, a group of cells that are usually unprotected by IgE because they are so many that the IgE supply can not cover them all up against antibodies. Allergic rhinitis occurs when your immune system is attacked by allergens.

When mast cells become infected, they produce allergic substances toward tissues and other body cells. Histamine is one of these substances. It is a very strong and sometimes irritating substance that can cause extreme itchiness and some swelling to the tissues.

In the long run, these substances, like histamine, could trigger a lot more mechanisms to cause more serious disorders like tightening of the throat, loss of voice, and more seriously, asthma. Sometimes, sufferers of hay fever experience muscle spasms and lung contraction.

Allergic rhinitis is also proven to be specifically caused by proteins. Individuals who always come in close contact with plants might be infected with proteins called pollens, the known male sex cells in weeds, trees, and grasses. Pollen is usually invisible since it is only about 4 microns in diameter.

The most potent source of allergies is pollen. This is probably because we can’t really see it because of it’s size. These pollens rest on nasal passages and can affect the entire respiratory tract, and this in turn causes allergic reactions.

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Do you need help with your asthma questions? (Read this)?

June 30th, 2009 by kkj02d

I have suffered from asthma since I was 11. I am posting this as a way of helping so many of you who are suffering from asthma on here.

There’s a great book called Reversing Asthma by a doctor who suffers from asthma himself. (name is Richard n Firshein)

Also a great website I’ve bought products from in the past www.allergyasthmatech.com.

I’m not trying to push products by the way. I’ve just found that asthma catalog and the book above very helpful to me personally.

These are things that can help you if you have not tried them already.

-Get rid of mold in your home. Keep damp areas like basements and bathrooms as dry as possible. Get a dehumidifier if needed.
-Get rid of pets if you can, or keep them out of the bedroom.
-Get rid of strong cleaning chemicals (especially bleach) use vinegar instead
-Get rid of mouse, rat, and bug poisons. Use natural bug killers if you can.
-Keep house (naturally) clean to keep roaches away. Their poop triggers attacks.
-Get rid of air deodorizers/air fresheners. They have been proven in scientific studies to trigger asthma and allergy symptoms.
-Wash your sheets and blankets in hot water once a week to kill dust mites which trigger attack
-Cover your pillows and mattresses in dust mite zip covers (you can vinyl ones cheap at Wal-mart)
-Get an air purifier for getting rid of mold and dust. Get one with a good HEPA filter. Do NOT get an ozone machine. Those trigger asthma, not help it. Do NOT get an ionizer type air purifier. Those produce ozone as a by product which can aggravate asthma.
-Get rid of new carpeting and replace with hard wood floors if you can afford it.
-Vacuum once a week and wear a dust mask when you clean or vacuum.
- Get tested for food allergies. Stop eating dairy, nuts (especially peanuts) and processed foods for at least a month to see if you improve. Try to eat organic and more vegetables and fruits. Eat lots of garlic which is a natural anti-inflammatory. (you can get supplements.)
-Check your work environment. Are you being exposed to chemicals or allergens or mold there? Is your job making things worse? If so, it might be time to change jobs or get a doctor’s note for your boss.
- Get a second opinion if you feel your current doc is not helping you.
- Get a neti pot for sinus infections (they have worked wonders for me and you can get one cheap at Wal-greens) You poor salt or saline solution into warm water to irrigate your sinuses.
- Get tested for general allergies and get allergy shots if you can afford them. They can be very helpful for some asthmatics. (they’ve helped me)
- Some folks are sensitive to extremely dry air. If you must get a humidifier, get one that’s easy to clean and replace the filters often since they can grow mold themselves
- Get good high filtration filters like Filtrete for your heating and cooling system in your house. Those alone, can make a difference. Remember to replace them regularly.
- Stop smoking, if you smoke. (I know it’s hard but the reason I have asthma is because I was around my mom’s second hand smoke growing up) Don’t smoke around your kids if you can help it.
- Stop drinking. Alcohol is a nervous system depressant. A beer every once in awhile is probably fine but if you’re a heavy drinker, it could be affecting your lungs.
- Learn breathing exercises. Take yoga classes which are great for asthma. Listen to relaxation tapes when you get home from work.
- Wean yourself off of prednizone if you can little by little and gradually get onto an inhaled steroid instead. They have less side effects and get directly into the lungs better. (I’m personally on Asmanex which is a brand new one) Oral steroids have long term side effects. Get off of them if you can and switch to an inhaled steroid.
- Exercise. I know exercise can irritate asthma for some, but build up slowly. Start with walking. It’s one of the best ways to build up your breathing capacity over time.
- Get tested for acid reflux. Have heartburn, or tightness in your chest after you eat? Chronic acid reflux can result from overuse of oral steroids. They make the esophagus weak, and acid comes up more easily. This can eventually, irritate the lungs. Stay away from spicey foods or high acid foods like tomatoes. If you notice tightness in your chest after eating things like icecream or chocolate, those are acid reflux triggers. Stop certain foods for awhile and see if you improve. Stick to a bland diet for at least a month to see if there’s a difference.
- Use your peak flow meter. If you don’t have one, ask your doc for one. It measures your true breathing capacity if you’re not sure how "tight" you are getting.
- Use a scarf in the winter to keep the air going into your lungs warm and moist. Extreme temperature changes can trigger symptoms.
- Close your car windows and use the air in the summer on especially hot days. Ozone triggers asthma.
- Are you an artist? Is your favorite hobby making you sic

You should have your genes tested, because I hate to break it to you, and I know it’s easier to blame others, but you can’t get asthma through smoking. Especially someone elses smoking. It’s a genetic disorder. That means either you have bad genes, or someone passed a bad one along to you. That’s how you got your asthma.
Like I said though, it’s easier to blame it on smoking. Everything else is.

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Can you use Dimetapp Cold and Allergy with Afrin Nose spray?

June 30th, 2009 by kkj02d

My daughter who is 15 has a bad cold and having a hard time breathing through her nose. Do you think I can use both of them tegether. I don’t want to interact with one another
My daughter is 13 not 15
Thank you Ms. Iman, You are right

Yes I think you can . Nose spray isn’t an internal medicine that goes in your blood stream like cold medicine. It’s superficial, just don’t use more than suggested on bottle.

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I am in the market for a low allergy/non shedding dog.What would you recommend?

June 30th, 2009 by kkj02d

I have an interest in Yorkie Poos or Malt a poos, but I heard they tend to weigh less than 5 lbs.I want something between 10 and 40. Does anyone know of any breeders of low allergy dogs in either Illinois or Indiana?

First off allergies to dogs and cats are breed specific.– The ones that tend to cause the least amount of reactions are the hair breeds– They are as follows: Shih-Tzu, Lhasa-Apso, Silkie,Yorkie, Bichon-Frise (arguably the best), Maltese , and poodle. Some people with allergies find that terriers cause them no problems (such as a schnauzer–miniature to giant sized) the terriers do technically shed. Most of the dogs above can be over 10 pounds– Just depends on breeding. The best way to find out what will work for you is to go to breeders, play with the type you are looking at, then go home and see if you react– There is no guarantee you won’t develop problems, but at least if you react after a few hours– you’ll know to stay away from that breed.
P.S.– the dogs listed in your post are mixed breeds– It’s a new trend. Make sure you don’t get a dog that sheds mixed with a poodle such as a labra-doodle– You’ll likely have shedding and allergy problems

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My husband has a severe milk allergy. He IS NOT lactose intolerant. He IS allergic, anyone else?

June 30th, 2009 by kkj02d

He can have milk if it is baked, but no cheese or ice cream. He drinks soy milk and is especially sensitive to anything with whey.

A milk allergy can be very serious. This is different than lactose-intolerant, which can cause discomfort but is not life-threatening. I know several people in their teens for which contact with a dairy product will trigger anaphylaxis. It is really common in infants, affecting 2-3% of the population. My son had a milk allergy but he was one of the lucky 19% who outgrew before age 4.

A new study in the November issue of the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology shows that it takes longer for children to outgrow a milk allergy than what was previously believed.

Many allergists tell parents of babies who are allergic to milk that it is likely that they will outgrow it by the time they are four or at least before they start school. Dr. Robert Wood, who is the chief of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology at Johns Hopkins and co-author of the study says that their findings are contrary to previous research. With 807 patients, this is the largest group of milk-allergic children studied to date and the results showed that 1 in 5 kids did not outgrow their milk allergy by age 16. It also noted that milk is the most common of food allergies.

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Back of throat swollen–is it a sinus infection or allergies?

June 30th, 2009 by kkj02d

I have a stuffy nose, sore throat, and both ears hurt. I’m not sure if I have a fever. But what I’m most concerned about is that the back of my throat is swollen, particularly on the right side. Not to be gross but when I touch the area with my finger or tongue there’s a definite bump which I’ve never noticed before….am I sick or is it just a weird allergy thing?

If you have a fever, it is almost certainly an infection, so you would be wise to find out if you’re running one.

It could just be severe allergies. Allergies can be horrible and make you swear you’re completely ill - when maybe just some Allegra or Claritin or Flonase will do the trick.

Your best bet is to go see the doctor.

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