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Skin
Atopic Dermatitis:
Rash comes on in infancy, early childhood, and adults. Patches of red, itchy, rash on breaks of arms, back of knees, cheeks, back of neck and trunk. May be associated with food, milk, eggs or inhalant allergy, i.e. dust mites, animal danders.
Atopic Urticaria:
Hives or welts associated with itching. Evanescent (comes and goes), may be large or small in size. Associated with food, and/or environmental allergens, i.e. dust mites, animal danders, drugs (non steroidal anti-inflamitory drugs i.e. aspirin) or food additives (sulfites, tartrazine or MSG).
Contact Dermatitis:
Rash related to plants such as poison ivy, garden plants such as tomatoes, metal allergens in nickel, or perfumes.
Photo Allergy:
Sun exposure, or exposure to fluorescent lights may precipitate hive like rashes as a result of ingested products or products applied to the skin.
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Head
Allergic Rhinitis:
Nasal congestion and sneezing caused by pollen, dust and dust mites, mold spores and/or animal danders.
Allergic Eye Conditions:
Red and itchy swollen eyes due to environmental allergans such as dust and dust mites, mold spores and/or animal danders.
Sinusitis:
Sinusitis secondary to allergic rhinitis with secondary bacteria exposure causing bacterial sinusitis.
Headaches Secondary to Sinusitis:
Headaches caused by allergic swelling of the sinus cavity membranes. Migraine headaches triggered by ingestion of foods such as cheese, salami, meats with nitrate (i.e. many cond-cuts), chocolate, mushrooms,red wine, and wine vinegar.
Allergic Otitis:
Chronic recurrent ear infections as result of blockage of Eustachian tubes resulting in poor ventilation of middle ear. Results in ear infection and at times associated dizziness.
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Chest
Allergic asthma, mild moderate or severe resulting from inhalants, pollens, mold spores, dust mite, and/or animal danders. Results from bronchial airway narrowing, mucus secretion and mucusal thickening from allergic inflammation. Aggravated by secondary viral and or bacterial infections. Cold air and/or exercise may induce asthma in some individuals. Lung diseases due to occupational exposure to emanations from livestock, furriers, pigeon breeders, photo developing and polymer manufacturing. Lengthy exposure may cause permanent lung damage over time. Removal of irritant or allergen and safety precautions strongly recommended.
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Digestive/Food
Ingestion of food by individuals allergic to food allergens may cause abdominal cramps, diarrhea, vomiting, urticaria or hives, asthma, and anaphylaxis. Causes may be wheat, milk, eggs, nuts, peanuts and seafood.
Oral Allergy syndrome:
Ingestion of foods individuals are allergic to may cause severe itching in the mouth and throat. Common with some raw fruits and vegetables.
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Venom
Stinging insects can cause anaphylaxis with complete circulatory collapse, caused by honey bee, wasp, white faced hornet, yellow hornet, and yellow jacket. Bees sting only once, leave stinger and die. Others may repeatedly sting. Fire ants in southern US, deer flies, and black flies in northern climate. Mosquitoes not a severe allergic threat but cause severe welts in some individuals.
Idiopathic anaphylaxis:
Some individuals may experience the condition during or after jogging. Others may experience after diving into swimming pool. Carrying epinephrine syringe is a must.
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