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Non-Food Allergy -- Wood tar

Non-Food Allergy -- Wood tar: Introduction

Non-Food Allergy -- Wood tar: A wood tar allergy is an adverse reaction by the body's immune system to a chemical called wood tar which is found in perfumes or fragrances. The body's immune system produces immunoglobulin E (IgE - an antibody) and histamine in response to contact with the allergen. The specific symptoms that can result can vary considerably amongst patients from a severe anaphylactic reaction to asthma, abdominal symptoms, eczema or headaches. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Non-Food Allergy -- Wood tar is available below.

Symptoms of Non-Food Allergy -- Wood tar

• Nausea
• Headache
• Breathing difficulty
• Hoarse voice
• Loss of voice
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Treatments for Non-Food Allergy -- Wood tar

• Avoid exposure to allergen
• Treatment is dependant upon the type and severity of the reaction. Treatments include:
  • Avoiding products containing Wood Tar - including education for patients, parents and carers about product identification and avoidance.
  • Antihistamines - for allergic rhinitis and acute skin reactions such as urticaria
  • Nasal sprays - including topical steroids and antihistamines used for allergic rhinitis
• more treatments...»

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Home Diagnostic Testing

Home medical testing related to Non-Food Allergy -- Wood tar:

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Wrongly Diagnosed with Non-Food Allergy -- Wood tar?

• Misdiagnosis of Non-Food Allergy -- Wood tar

Causes of Non-Food Allergy -- Wood tar

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Non-Food Allergy -- Wood tar: Undiagnosed Conditions

Commonly undiagnosed diseases in related medical categories:

• Chronic Respiratory Disorders that may be Undiagnosed:
  • Asthma -- Undiagnosed
  • Allergies -- Undiagnosed
  • COPD -- Undiagnosed
  • Emphysema -- Undiagnosed
  • Chronic Bronchitis -- Undiagnosed
  • Lung Cancer -- Undiagnosed
  • Sinusitis -- Undiagnosed
  • Cystic Fibrosis -- Undiagnosed
  • Obstructive Sleep Apnea -- Undiagnosed
• more undiagnosed conditions...»

Misdiagnosis and Non-Food Allergy -- Wood tar

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Non-Food Allergy -- Wood tar: Research Doctors & Specialists

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Non-Food Allergy -- Wood tar: Rare Types

Rare types of diseases and disorders in related medical categories:

• Chronic Respiratory Disorders -- Rare Types:
  • Asthma -- Rare Types
  • Allergies -- Rare Types
  • COPD -- Rare Types
  • Emphysema -- Rare Types
  • Chronic Bronchitis -- Rare Types
  • Lung Cancer -- Rare Types
  • Sinusitis -- Rare Types
  • Cystic Fibrosis -- Rare Types
  • Obstructive Sleep Apnea -- Rare Types
• more rare diseases...»

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Non-Food Allergy -- Wood tar: Broader Related Topics

• Allergy-like conditions
• Immune system conditions
• Chemical-related conditions
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Types of Non-Food Allergy -- Wood tar

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