Allergies & Asthma

How prevalent are food allergies and is it easy to identify the symptoms of a food allergy?

How prevalent are food allergies and is it easy to identify the symptoms of a food allergy?

Symptoms are not same for food allergies. It may occurs which type of food you take. Please go through online or consult with a Allergen for more details. Recently I visit http://www.theallergyreliefguide.com/ , which is a famous sites that help you for knowing all details about your queries.
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Are there any asthma medications available for people with high blood pressure?

I have asthma and HBP. I’m currently on ADVAIR, which is not doing much for my symptoms–and I think it’s actually harming my bp. Any ideas on what I can take? I’m planning on going to the allergist soon, and want to go armed with info. Thanks.

Hmmm, not a fun combination- that’s for sure!

Well, first I would like to suggest a few things based upon what your question disclosed. I understand that you are on Advair, and that you are also diagnosed with high blood pressure and that you are going to see an allergist.

My first point of interest, is to point out that there are some cases where people are actually diagnosed with having asthmatic allergies. That is, that they do not seem to suffer the symptoms of asthma until they are exposed to the natural element or food product that they are allergic to. This is something that can be discussed with your allergist at the time of testing. It is important that you ask the allergist to forward his/her results to your current primary care physician as well. This way your primary doctor is able to see if you are actually suffering from asthmatic allergies, or an actual definitive diagnosis of asthma, independant of the allergies. It is equally as important that your allergist has full access to your current records and lists of all of your prescriptions from your primary doctor. This insures that everyone is on the same page, and that you are getting the best treatment possible for your specific ailments. It also allows the doctor’s to make any prescription changes that may be necessary along the way.
The second point I would like to address is the fact that you said the Advair does not seem to be eleviating your current asthmatic symptoms, and that it seems to be hindering your HPB as well. I’d like to point out that an asthma attack will, naturally affect your cardio vascular and respitory systems. This, of course would naturally cause an increase in your blood pressure even if you did not have a HBP condition. However, because you are more at risk than ordinary asthma sufferers…it is very important that you monitor your blood pressure periodically throughout the day, taking readings before and after and asthma attack as well. These results should be noted for any abnormally or dangerously high episodes, and reported to your primary care physician immediately.
You may also want to consult your primary doctor for an additional "booster" to your Advair (also an inhaler) called Albuterol Sulfate.
Of course, whether or not you are prescribed the additional inhaler would be at your doctor’s discresion and in accordance with your medical history.
My final point to address would be to find out whether or not you are taking any prescription for your high blood pressure. If you are not currently being treated for that with meds, you can bring your concerns to your primary doctor- who would best be able to advise you on the treatment. If you are currently being prescribed something for your HBP along with the Advair- it is very likely that your doctor is aware of the uses of both medications in unicen. However, you can always double check for any possible interactions, side affects etc through your local pharmacist just to be sure.
For additional information on the precautions and side affects of Advair, I would visit the site
online at www.advair.com. You may also look into allergy symptoms (for example, asthma attacks and increased blood pressure) on your internet search engines as well.

Although it is advised to have each treating doctor ‘copy’ the other on your current diagnosis, treatment and prescription plans…please, remember to ask for and sign the release form (so that the information can be shared) and…keep in mind that we all have to be very outspoken about our conditions. We are all our own medical advocates!!!!!

***VERY IMPORTANT: Be wary of any medical professional that gives you a NEW diagnosis online without having any knowledge of your complete medical history, or seeing you in person to provide the appropriate tests. Desktop diagnosis’ is not only a bad idea- it is unethical and against the oath they took at the start of their practice. Always review suggestions provided with your doctor!!!!****

P.S. It is very true…people did not suffer from these conditions 100’s of years ago! They died from them. Stick with your Doctor!
I hope this information helps. Be well!

Is an allergy to penicillin inheritable or genetically influenced?

I’ve never really thought about it, but my grandmother has a penicillin allergy, my father (her son) has a penicillin allergy and I have a penicillin allergy. There’s no history of it in my maternal family.

the answer is DON’T KNOW. Although there are loads of evidence in favour of it and contrary to it, none of them is conclusive. So, I am afraid, you will have to wait for some more years before any conclusive reply can be given. Until then, the answer is MAY BE.

My father has asthma but would like to play the violin but is allegic to some rosins . What next?

Do electric violens need rosin.Any rosins you have tried and been successful with if you have allergies or asthma. Thank you to all.

All violins require some sort of rosin on the bow to make sound. Electric violins do not differ from acoustic violins in this regard.

You might explore "Clarity" rosin, which is sold here:
http://www.folkmusician.com/Clarity-Hypoallergenic-Violin-Rosin/productinfo/9250/ I have not tried it, so I cannot say if there is a difference in sound using this substance.

You did not say how extreme your your father’s allergy was. Minimizing the exposure might help, or it may make no difference, perhaps trying the following:

1) Don’t apply any more rosin to the bow than is necessary, and "flick" though the hair away from the face, to remove excess before he plays.

2) Wipe down the strings, top of the instrument, and bow stick with a soft cloth to remove all the rosin dust after each time he plays.

3) Make sure that your father does not handle the rosin except with a cloth or the felt wrapping.

What is the difference between food allergy and food intolerance?

yeah, whats the difference?, and also is there anything the same about food allergy and food intolerance?

An allergy is a response by your immune system that releases histamine. Histamine causes inflammation and muscle constriction, and a variety of other responses. Food allergies can cause reactions such as itching, hives, tingling and swelling of the mouth and tongue, reactive asthma, and anaphyllaxis.

A food intolerance is any reaction to food that is not a histamine response. For instance, lactose intolerance is the inability to digest milk sugar. It’s not an allergy, but it can cause great discomfort, such as gas, bloating, and diarrhea. Gluten intolerance is another food intolerance ( the protein in most grains) that is not an allergic response.

Intolerances can be equally as severe and life-affecting as allergies. For that reason, many people with intolerances skip the complicated explanation and just say, "I’m allergic to [whatever]."

Whats the difference between asthma and bronchitis?

I have asthma, but lately I have experience burning of the chest, chills, chest pains, shortness of breath and a hack. I am use to wheezing, coughing and shortness of breath. I went to the doctor and she gave me an asthma treatment and this medicine called predisnone. It helped a little, but now my chest is burning. I also had a temperature of 99. Are asthma and bronchitis related?

Asthma is inflammation and constriction of the lower airways. Bronchitis is inflammation of the upper airway. In my years in the medical field, I have noticed that people with asthma are more prone to getting bronchitis than those whom do not have asthma.

With bronchitis, you usually cough up a lot of phlegm.

A temp of 99 is not really considered a temp. Most hospitals don’t consider it a critical temp until it is 103 or 104. I usually don’t give meds to my kids until it is 101 or 102. So 99 is not bad.

Now…asthma meds are known to cause heart burn or indigestion. So that is very possible what you have. The symptoms sound just like it. Are you belching a lot? If so,is there a foul odor with your belch?

I hope this helped. Message me, if you need more info. I will be super busy this weekend so I may not be on Yahoo Answers much but I will be checking my email.