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Can Allergies Go Away Over Time?

There is evidence that people can and do outgrow allergies, particularly specific food allergies. However, more commonly adults will develop a new allergy in response to increased exposure to different environmental allergens.

Can Allergies Cause a Fever?

The short answer is — no — allergies do not directly cause a fever. A high temperature is a sign that your body is fighting a bacterial or viral infection. Sometimes allergies can lead to a sinus infection, and a fever is a symptom of a sinus infection, so allergies can indirectly cause a fever.

Winter Itch: Causes, Symptoms, & Treatment in Denver, CO

If you’re experiencing all of these symptoms — itching, dryness, cracking, and bleeding — you may have pruritus hiemalis, or winter itch. Winter itch can be prevented and treated with some easy at-home changes and routines.

What Are the Four Types of Allergic Reactions?

When your body is hypersensitive to certain stimuli, its negative response can be classified into four distinct types of allergic reaction: anaphylactic, cytotoxic, immunocomplex, or cell-mediated. Each one is triggered in different ways and can manifest differently in each person.

Can Allergies Cause Loss of Appetite?

By discovering what you’re allergic to and understanding your body’s response, you can avoid contact with the allergen and treat common symptoms to help get your appetite back.

Can You Become Addicted to Nasal Spray? Withdrawal, Side Effects, and More

Nasal sprays can be a quick solution to find relief and breathe a bit easier. But before you reach for the pump bottle, it’s important to understand the different nasal spray options and how your body responds to each one. Nasal spray “addiction” isn’t a true addiction, but overuse can lead to dependency and other serious problems.

Can Allergies Make You Tired? What You Need to Know About Allergy Fatigue

Allergies can make you feel tired for several different reasons. When the body senses an irritant or allergen, the immune system releases chemicals to try and fight it off. If your body is constantly exposed to allergens the immune system is constantly working hard. This can cause your system to feel overworked and weakened, which can leave your body exhausted.

Anaphylaxis Causes and Risk Factors: What You Need to Know

Anaphylaxis is dangerous, but knowing how to recognize it and taking critical steps to get help can make all the difference. Whether your reaction is caused by food allergies, bee stings, medicines, or other substances, it’s important you take precautions to prevent these reactions and make a plan to deal with any future instances of anaphylaxis.

Our team has extensive, specialized training on allergy treatment and immunology from the American Academy of Otolaryngologic Allergy. Our allergy doctors were the first doctors in the state of Colorado to treat allergies with sublingual immunotherapy. We have a 20-year track record of helping patients find lasting relief.

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