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Any substance that produces an abnormal and severe immune response in the body is called an allergen. The body responds to allergens, even if they are harmless, as foreign bodies and try to fight them off. Dust mite, pollen, pet dander, peanuts, seafood, and shellfish are the most common allergens.

All allergen Q&A

Are Levocetirizine and Montelukast good for allergic cold?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Allergic rhinitis can be quite troublesome.

How can I manage my chronic runny nose?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Allergy and asthma are related to airway hyperreactive disorders. Both conditions involve hypersensitivity reactions and have a genetic basis.

Are dog allergies in toddlers severe?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. When bringing a dog into a home with a toddler, we do not know whether the child is going to be allergic or not.

What lifestyle changes can help manage allergic rhinitis?

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My soles and fingertips are red. Could this be a side effect of my steroid medication?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. You received Prednisone for 21 days and stopped it three weeks ago. Let me explain about steroids.

Do food allergens exacerbate asthma attacks in the 30s?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Food allergies and asthma can be interconnected. Individuals with food allergies have a higher risk of developing asthma.

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Spring triggers asthma in my daughter, who is 10. What to do?

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Why does my 15-year-old have swelling under his eyes?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. At this age, swelling under the eyes without pain or discharge is most usually caused by allergies.

Can high IgE cause persistent itching despite medicine?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You seem to have severely elevated IgE levels, which are pointing towards atopy or an allergy. There must have been some offending agents that caused this reaction.

Does mold or radon exposure cause lung cancer at 50?

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