Allergies
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Comments (9)Linda, I am a doctor, so I have some knowledge. It’s possible your fatigue/congestion is caused by allergies, but it could be related to many plants or molds that are currently releasing pollen or spores, so present in the air around you. It’s hard to identify/confirm particular allergens unless they cause contact reactions on the skin, or you undergo controlled allergy testing. Your fatigue might even be caused by increased physical activity or time spent in the sun, rather than any allergy at all. Most allergic reactions involve sneezing, itchy eyes, rashes, sinus congestion, etc. Fatigue is a pretty vague, non-specific symptom. Martha...See MoreAdult-onset food allergies?
Comments (21)I did absolutely develop an allergy to shellfish when I was in my late 30's . I never ate it often but it was always a treat for eating out and I loved it. One time we went out with the family and every one shared dishes. That night I was very itchy but thought there might be a mosquito lurking (even though it was December that's what it felt like). The next day I could barely tolerate having clothign on my skin it was so itchy all over. It continued with no other symptoms but this insane itching and hives all over. I finally went to the doctor who said it was not chickenpox and asked what I had eaten. We assumed it was the shell fish ( the only seemingly allergic kind of food I had eaten). I then was tested and they said I was absolutely allergic to shellfish. (also dogs but I live with it). As an aside, every year when i get my bloodwork done the eosiniphols (spelling??) are through the roof off the charts. Since I have no other symptoms, I haven't pursued it but I suspect having a dog might contribute. :) I have never knowingly eaten it since, and I have never had any other reactions. Thankfully it was nothing internal. I do wonder about the dairy allergy. My older daughter who loves cheese and cream as much as I do, has self diagnosed this and avoids it. She said when she does have some, she does get the drippy throat thing and feels very bloated....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 MoreCreating positive pressure to combat allergies
Comments (2)Your starting point is hire an air quility engineer to assess the home and existing air handling equipment. For a price the engineer will give you options with their pros and cons. Commercial air conditioning contractor can give you cost estimates from those plans. I would expect the positive pressure solution to be a single make-up air with max cfms of all exhausts combined and controlled by a barometric pressure differential device. Pollen control can be handled with proper hvac filtration. Meanwhile to get as much relief as possible with existing equipment use filters rated at least MERV 10,higher if filter racks will hold thickness. Whatever filter used must fit tight enough to prevent air detouring around them. Remediation plans should include 4" thick filter holders for hvac system which allow using high MERV during pollen season. Very few if any residential hvac contractors are equipped to do what you need. Look for commercial contractor that does clean rooms and such....See Moredbarron
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