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How does a person grow out of a certain allergy?

Choppinsumwood asked:

Not until a recent allergy test has my brother found out that he’s no longer allergic to seafood. How does that happen, in medical terms?

What is the best breed of cat for allergy sufferers?

sarah_dtv asked:


I love cats and had several growing up, but I’m allergic to them. My cats gave me asthma, and I was also allergic to saliva (I’d get a rash). Is it true that certain breeds are better for allergy sufferers? Is there a way to care and groom for a cat that will reduce allergies?

How do they do allergy testing on babies?

luvbabysky asked:

My 18 month old is getting allergy testing on Tuesday and I’m really nervous! How do they do it and what should I expect? How do they get a baby to hold still and are there any horrible reactions I should be prepared for? Thanks for any advice!!

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How do they do an allergy test on a baby?

Mother of 11 month old boy baby asked:

My 10 month old son had an allergic reaction last night and we are pretty sure it is food related. So, today he is going for an allergy test. How do they do allergy tests on somebody his age? I am just curious.
Thanks Ashley, I have heard that too. But, I am still curious about if they do it differently with babies because I heard something about them drawing blood to find out.

What happens when you get an allergy test?

Rise Up! asked:

My doctor told me that I should have an allergy test done. I have had a friend have an allergy test done and she had a bunch of bumps on her arm. My doctor said it was just a simple blood test. Has the test changed? What should I expect? Is it painful?

What is a natural remedy for an itchy eye allergy in a 7 year old girl?

Amanda asked:

Her eyes are red and itchy. What can I give her to help cure the allergy or take away the symptoms? I DO NOT want to give her medicine yet.

What is a prescription strength allergy medicine that is equivalent to Zyrtec?

Nina Lee asked:


Now that Zyrtec is available over the counter, I pay a lot more for it than I did w/ my co-pay for the prescription. Is there a prescription allergy medicine that is similar to Zyrtec?
Aidan takes Singulair too. DUH, why didn’t I think of that?!!! That’s a 1/3 of the price of what I’m paying for Zyrtec right now. Thank you!

Has anyone ever heard of an allergy to sugar that causes really bad skin rash?

Fabiola M asked:


I have had this crazy allergy since I has 11 years old. Although it took about 6 years for us to figure out what caused it. I have never heard of anyone that has this same allergy. The rash is not only itchy but very painful sometimes i have it on my legs sometimes on my arms and fingers. And sometimes, to my horror, on my face. It lasts about 4 to 5 days, but the dark spots I get after it drys up take about 3 weeks to go away. The strangest thing, however, is that after I got married and started using birth control it suddenly went away. I’ve been off of birth control for about a year an a half now but the allergy didn’t come back until now … that I’m pregnant. All I want to know is if there is anyone out there that has seen or heard of an allergy like this before and if you have has any doctor ever given any explanations for it. Thanks!

What is an allergy when only one side of my nose is affected?

Donna G asked:

The left side of my face is affected,my nose starts to burn and my left eye starts to water and there is drain that goes down my throat and I start to cough so bad and i have to blow my nose a lot to get it all out and the passed week my nose has started to bleed.Could this be a allergy of some kind?

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