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How Do You Test For Histamine Intolerance? Have Allergic Rhinitis. Had Nasal Polyps
Age 54, weight 195, type 2 diabetic, menopause , - How do you test for histamine intolerance? Allergic rhinitis my whole life, recently had nasal polyps, allergic to aspirin, ibprofen, sulfa drugs and mizicorium (an anastethic) Allergist finds very little: slight allergy to cats, goose feathers, tomatoes, dust mites. Loratadine and air conditioning helps. Also saline and a lower histamine diet. Any advice would be helpful. I believe the histamine problem is in my family for 4 generations. Thanks.
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hi,
you seem to be allergic to many thing also its severe..
i suggest you visit immunologist /allergy specialist and you have to under go a test called skin prick test..which will identify most of the allergens you are allergic to..once this is done then there is a treatment called immunotherapy. it is highly effective treatment.. you have to take it for arround 3-4yrs and your allergy will reduce by 80-90 percent. it is done for drugs too.
histamine is a substance produced by the body itself once you come in contact with the allergen.. which causes symptoms
immunotherapy is currently best treament and also very effective.
thank you
you seem to be allergic to many thing also its severe..
i suggest you visit immunologist /allergy specialist and you have to under go a test called skin prick test..which will identify most of the allergens you are allergic to..once this is done then there is a treatment called immunotherapy. it is highly effective treatment.. you have to take it for arround 3-4yrs and your allergy will reduce by 80-90 percent. it is done for drugs too.
histamine is a substance produced by the body itself once you come in contact with the allergen.. which causes symptoms
immunotherapy is currently best treament and also very effective.
thank you
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