allergic

al·ler·gic (-lûrjk)

adj.

1. Of, caused, or characterized by an allergy.

2. Having an allergy or exhibiting an allergic reaction to a substance.

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allergic

[əlur′jik]

See also allergy.

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allergic

pertaining to or caused by allergy.

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allergic alveolitis

see atypical interstitial pneumonia.

allergic breakthrough

a theory which attributes temporary increases in clinical severity of atopy to influences, such as concurrent disease or hormonal variations, acting to inhibit the mechanisms which normally regulate production of IgE at low levels following sensitization.

allergic bronchitis

see bronchitis, feline bronchial asthma, pie syndrome.

allergic contact dermatitis

results from percutaneous sensitization to allergens, usually haptens, that form covalent bonds with epidermal proteins, and the development of a delayed (type IV) hypersensitivity. Lesions typically correspond in location to the area of contact between allergen and skin which in animals is often in relatively hairless areas unless the allergen is presented in liquid form.

allergic dermatitis

inflammation of the skin resulting from exposure to antigens to which the animal is hypersensitive. Usually involving immediate (type I) hypersensitivity but also commonly applied to reactions involving delayed (type IV) hypersensitivity. The specific skin reaction, lesions and pattern of disease produced depend on many factors including the type of allergen and immune mechanism, route of exposure and species differences. See also atopy, sweet itch, allergic contact dermatitis (above).

allergic encephalitis

see experimental allergic encephalomyelitis.

equine allergic dermatitis

an intensely itchy dermatitis along the back of horses caused by sensitivity to the bites of the sandfly Culicoides brevitarsus and possibly other insects. Called also sweet itch, Queensland itch.

allergic inhalant dermatitis

see atopy.

allergic reaction

an immune-mediated, adverse clinical response, following the inhalation, ingestion or injection of an antigen by a sensitized animal. Manifestations include urticaria or anaphylaxis.

allergic rhinitis

see enzootic nasal granuloma, summer snuffles.

allergic urticaria

see urticaria.

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allergic

adjective Pertaining to, caused or affected by an allergy. Cf Allergenic.

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Patient discussion about allergic.

Q. Can it be that I stopped being allergic to cats? is it a miracle? I was allergic to cats in my childhood, and yesterday a friend cat jumped on me and nothing happened.

A. My daughter was allergic to bananas. And when she turned 9 it’s gone like never happened. So I looked for the same answer you looked for and found this:
http://www.5min.com/Video/Do-Allergies-Go-Away-9031

Q. I am worried about the allergic reactions I had from the Chinese herbal drug. I am worried about the allergic reactions I had from the Chinese herbal drug that I took for my arthritis…..are these safe?

A. Many people have some type of reaction to either a drug and even a supplement. You can check with your doc to get tested to see what your sensitivities are. Regarding arthritis, no milk, cheese, yogurt, butter, anything with milk for starters, AVOID like the plague! Suagr consumption too will raise hell with it. There is a product that someone I knew took, called, "Cell Guard" which he bought at a health food store or Whole Foods. After a couple of months, he was pain free. Its worth a try! Cell Guard is made with SOD or "superoxide dismutase"
Studies have shown that SOD can play a critical role in reducing internal inflammation and lessening pain associated with conditions such as arthritis! Check it out! Let me know how you do!

Q. if someone is allergic to olive trees, does that mean they are allergic to olive oil as well?

A. doesn't necessarily so, allergies are usually caused by all sort of proteins coming from all sort of places. olive trees might have a protein that won't show up in the oil. but if it's a severe allergy i wouldn't try it so easily. take it in an allergy test.