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Can sand trigger skin allergies?

My son is 5 years old and every time she comes back from playing in the park, in the sandbox, I noticed that she gets rashes and that her skin is really dry. I am now wondering...
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My daughter was wheezing yesterday after playing with our cat. Why did this happen suddenly?

My daughter is 2 years old and we have a pet cat in our house, who was there since she was born. n. However, yesterday after playing with the cat my daughter started to wheeze....
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What causes my eyes to water in the morning?

Ever since I moved to my new house, my eyes have been incredibly puffy and watery. My nose also is red. Could this be due to allergies? My new place is in a woodsy area.
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Can bed bugs cause an allergic reaction?

I woke up this morning with a severe rash on my back. Down the hall from me, in my complex, there was a bed bug issue. I've had my sheets cleaned but I still woke up like this....
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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?...
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What is anaphylaxis?

I recently came across the term anaphylaxis. How is it different from a regular allergic reaction?
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Are there any dietary recommendations for celiac besides avoiding glutenous foods?

My son has been diagnosed with celiac disease. What are the dietary recommendations for him aside from the obvious?
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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?...
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How does allergy immunotherapy work?

I have read that there are allergy immunotherapy injections available. What are these and how do they work?
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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?
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Is poor immunity a heriditary problem?

I have always been prone to getting sick, ever since I was a child. I'm now pregnant, and I'm wondering if poor immunity is a hereditary issue.
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Are sinus infections contagious?

My mother has sinusitis and so do I, what are the chances that she gave it to me?
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Can I try ayurvedic medicines to improve my daughter's immunity?

My daughter falls sick very often from catching the cold and other common infections from school. She is now 3 years old. Can I try ayurvedic medicines to improve her immunity...
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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?
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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?
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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,...
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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...
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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?...
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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...
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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?
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