I catch flu easily in the winter season. I am sick almost all the time. How can i increase my immunity? I am taking vit C every day .
Dr. Mirna Waked,
Pulmonology
- yes in some cases this can be due to an allergy : airborn allergy needs to be ruled out. It can also be from big tonsills or obstructed nose or asthma.in other cases could be dure to smoking chicha or... Read More
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I have allergy level 2 on strawberries, can i still eat stawberries from time to time or it will make the allergy worse
Dr. Clement El Khoury,
Radiation Oncology
- you should avoid strawberries at all times
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For 4 years now, I've been waking up sneezing everyday. Some doctors said I have migraine and sinozide and an allergy to an insect called pteronissinus. I also have a headache every day behind my eye.
Dr. Mazen Hammoud,
Otolaryngology (Ent)
- Hi there, you have typical symptoms of allergic rhinitis with rhinogenic headache . If you have not began taking anti allergic medications(nasal corticoid spray and antihistaminic tablet) , then you ... Read More
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I have 347u/mL IgE total nd had specific allerfy tests and got dermatophagoides pter (d1) 1.8U/l class 2 , dermatophagoides farinae (d2) 1.5 U/l class 2, indicator 96U/l class 6. What do these 3 mean?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- A total IgE test may be ordered when a person has periodic or persistent symptoms that may be due to an allergic reaction, especially when the potential allergen cannot be identified based upon the hi... Read More
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For a year now, everytime I eat spices or chocolate my body starts itching and I have red spots all over. When I put cold water or go to a cold room, it decreases and disappears, what's happening?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- A hypersensitivity reaction is an exaggerated body response to a particular substance, called allergen; such reactions do not happen under normal circumstances. There are 4 types of hypersensitivity r... Read More
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I recently found out that I'm allergic to gloves and I'm treating the allergy using Elisone and Deline. Are there any faster treatments? And is putting ice helpful?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Allergy to gloves usually results from allergy to one of the specific components of the gloves, most commonly latex. This is a type of contact dermatitis (derma- for skin, itis- for inflammation), whe... Read More
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Can botox cause an allergy? I have a very sensitive skin.
Dr. Michel Moutran,
Plastic Surgery
- Having a sensitive skin does not mean that you might have an allergy to botox. Before undergoing botox injection, your board certtified plastic surgeon or dermatologist, will examine you and make sure... Read More
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I suffer from an allergy called urticaire. i take aerus for about 5 years now. any solution???????????????????
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Dr. Salim Saab,
Otolaryngology (Ent)
- if you havechronic urticaria treat the cause when it is known
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My head is heavy most of the time , i feel dizzy at any quick movement , i have some pain in my left ear along with my left face side. couldnt it be because of the allergy that increase in this month
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Dr. Salim Saab,
Otolaryngology (Ent)
- it looks like having sinusitis which worsen by allergy
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