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Comments (6)There are people so allergic to something they will go in to anaphlactic shock just by being in the same room and breathing the substance that triggers the reaction. Anaphlaxis is a life threatening emergency because it causes a persons respiratory system to swell shut and they cannot breath. While I doubt that the foods grown with that "fertilizer" would absorb the allergin (my medical sources have not confirmed that however), you would need to be carefull, I'd think, spraying that around when your daughter in law is present, especially if just smelling the allergin is enough to trigger a reaction....See MoreBrushed Nickel & Allergies?
Comments (8)I have a similar contact allergy to costume jewelry and you are not going to have any issues from touching nickel. If you had the kind of serious allergy that is triggered by casual touching you would have had episodes in the past since you have probably touched nickel in that manner all your life. Having that kind of allergy, I did some reading on it and it is generally caused from long contact with the skin as well as there being heat and moisture which leeches out the irritant. For most people the real issues are places where one might sweat or there is moisture - e.g. pierced earrings, the back of the neck and it doesn't generally occur were a pendant might touch the skin and so there is less of the kind of movement and moisture where there is less prolonged contact....See Moreoral allergy syndrome and dried fruit
Comments (0)Yeah, I should ask this on a medical forum, but I thought I'd try here. A relative has "oral allergy syndrome", where, when eating most kinds of fresh fruit, they start getting tingling, itching, and swelling of their face, tongue and throat. This is a common condition. Cooked fruit is fine. No problems. My question is if anyone knows if dried fruit is OK. I see random posts on the internet that suggest that maybe dried fruit does NOT set off this allergic reaction, but I'm kinda stumped how merely warm temperatures used in drying can change the proteins that cause this allergy. Or is it actually just the drying that does the job? Oh, I mean HOME dried fruit with no added sulfates....See MoreDeveloping Allergies as you age
Comments (35)@pricklypearcactus lactaid doesn't work well for me either.. and i do get film on my throat.. but no trouble breathing other than any kind of mucus related breathing issues (sorry, i know that's gross). Regardless, she should see a Dr.. i was just hoping my experiences would help keep your worry at bay. Since I have had my issues since birth, i don't discuss with my dr hardly ever-- but now that I am developing bone issues (hence my jaw bone grafts/dental issues), I probably SHOULD start bringing it up. I already know that I have low vit D.. as do many my age.. but i suspect it is worse because I consume so little dairy. @kkay_md wow, lots of allergies to have dealt with over your lifetime. I think my sister is also allergic to a variety of chemicals as she has issues with spas and has sadly given them up and very much limited the products she uses. Sorry you keep getting reactions-- hopefully they become less frequent! I never developed much of a taste for cheese beyond mozz, american and parmesan-- but I do make quiche and some use some other cheeses. I knew Cabot was great about labeling but didn't know Finlandia did the same-- i am pretty sure they make a fontina that i like in sauces and quiche (gruyere has never been an issue for me). The worst? Cottage cheese, cream cheese, marscapone types.. but my body has gotten wise. They actually turn my stomach even before i get them close to my mouth. The smell of sour cream and yogurt also turn my stomach or make me gag if they are hidden in foods. It is gross and unladylike.. but it saves me from becoming very ill! These bodies are crazy things! ps.. my sister was still pretty wiped out this morning from yesterday's reaction but she just texted to say she's bounding back and feels good! I was concerned that the party was going to do her in (she is hosting) but looks like we can relax and she will enjoy the evening!...See Moredbarron
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