Allergy Basics: Common Myths

What's the truth behind common allergy myths? Can you really outgrow allergies? Can you die from allergies? Can moving to another part of the country cure your allergies? Can drinking tea help your allergies? Dr. Karen DeMuth, Emory University, answers these and other questions.

Background
Dr. Karen DeMuth is Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the Emory University School of Medicine, Emory University. She is also a pediatric allergy specialist at Emory-Children's Center.

Related Links

Emory Sinus, Nasal and Allergy Center
http://emoryhealthcare.org/sinus-nasal-allergy-center/index.html

Allergies in Children (Children's Healthcare of Atlanta)
http://www.choa.org/default.aspx?id=6730

Karen DeMuth BSN, MD (Children's Healthcare of Atlanta)
http://www.choa.org/findadoctor/Details.aspx?phyid=D22R0ZCG4X

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[EmoryUniversity]

@nystory100 Thanks for your comments. Allergy testing is definitely not recommended unless you are in a closely monitored medical situation, i.e. doctor's office, with appropriate emergency supplies and equipment, such as norepinephrine, available in case of emergency. Emory Healthcare's allergy clinic has such an environment in place.

[nystory100]

With Oriental Medical treatment (acupuncture) you can desensitize many of your bodies "allergic" responses. Also, easing the stress in your life can ease symptoms of many airborn allergens. I would still not try testing a food allergy unless I was sitting in the ER of the local hospital as these allergic reactions can be deadly. Re pets, sometimes bathing the animal will reduce the dander and dust that may actually be the cause of the symptoms.