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Is it possible to be allergic to the microspray automatic air freshener?

Is it possible to be allergic to the microspray automatic air freshener?

I have recently developed allergies, but I've noticed my allergy symptoms seem to only occur at home.  The only new item I have purchased recently is the automatic air freshener.  Is it possible I could be allergic to the spray/scent?  

Scent:  Clean Linen

Feeling sick?   1023ersin   547   2   1108   11 years ago

I got a great MCAT score, but maybe I am too old for medical school. I am 37. What are your thoughts?

I got a great MCAT score, but maybe I am too old for medical school. I am 37. What are your thoughts?

I am just having 2nd thoughts. Should I quit a job I enjoy doing and follow my dream of becoming a doctor? I make good money now. But it is not about money. It never was. It's about never quitting on a dream. But maybe I am too old for chasing dreams.

Academic Guidance   1023ersin   755   8   098741   11 years ago

Is it possible to be allergic to some hair remover creams but not the others?

Is it possible to be allergic to some hair remover creams but not the others?

I've tried using Veet and Nair, and both give me mild but really itchy rashes. Is there a chance I wouldn't be allergic to some other brand or do they all have same chemical ingredients?

Feeling sick?   1029384756   403   2   123456789   11 years ago

Anyone taking the drug interferon alpha? I was reading about the very odd sife effects.?

Anyone taking the drug interferon alpha? I was reading about the very odd sife effects.?

I read that interferon alpha could alter  your hair texture -- such as making a curly person's hair straight...and vise versa. This is very interesting. Is there anyone out there taking this medication [including anyone taking medication for HIV?] and if so, is there any photographic evidence to prove that this drug can alter hair texture?

Feeling sick?   1029384756   457   1108   11 years ago

Are you provided with a periodic table of elements on the MCAT?

Are you provided with a periodic table of elements on the MCAT?

If so, to what extent is the specificity of the table? By that I mean is it a basic chart depicting only weight and atomic number, or is it more precise with the A, Z, E, and C numbers too? (I'm assuming that you all know what those are).
I would prefer to hear from someone who has recently taken it for reasons related to the tendency for the MCAT to change its format.
Thanks.

Academic Guidance   1029384756   631   12009   11 years ago

How does the inflammatory response work? also Define interferon?

How does the inflammatory response work? also Define interferon?

How does the inflammatory response work? also Define interferon?

Feeling sick?   104   1786   123   11 years ago

Is the varicella zoster virus gram+ or gram-......? Is it a yeast or a mold?

Is the varicella zoster virus gram+ or gram-......? Is it a yeast or a mold?

Is the varicella zoster virus gram+ or gram-......? Is it a yeast or a mold?

Feeling sick?   104   1734   2   onemustfall!   11 years ago

Is the princeton review or kaplan center better for MCAT prep in College Station, Tx ?

Is the princeton review or kaplan center better for MCAT prep in College Station, Tx ?

Is the princeton review or kaplan center better for MCAT prep in College Station, Tx ?

Academic Guidance   104   624   0501   11 years ago

If a person is on interferon treatments for Hep c, is that considered chemo therapy?

If a person is on interferon treatments for Hep c, is that considered chemo therapy?

I know somebody who refers to their treatment that way.....

Feeling sick?   108316   558   8   123123   11 years ago

Does any1 know a clinic, hospital or center that offers Varicella (chicken pox shots)?

Does any1 know a clinic, hospital or center that offers Varicella (chicken pox shots)?

@ a cost lower than $120 in Miami, Fl. I would greatly appreciate it.

Feeling sick?   108316   469   10tlala   11 years ago

After taking the MCAT test to try to get into Medical school how long before you know the score of your test?

After taking the MCAT test to try to get into Medical school how long before you know the score of your test?

My cousin just took the MCAT and I want to know how long it will be before she will know how how well she did on it?
I think it takes at least a few weeks but some people said it takes months?   Does anyone know how long it takes after you take the MCAT to get your score?

Academic Guidance   108779   1535   3   liz77   11 years ago

What are some signs that your allergic to a cat?

What are some signs that your allergic to a cat?

I have had cats all my life and am wondering if I am allergic to the new cat we got because my eyes get itchy when I pet him. Is it possible to get cat allergies later in life? Or could it be his hair?

Feeling sick?   109warhawk   475   4   01svtcobra   11 years ago

What causes someone to be allergic to pollen?

What causes someone to be allergic to pollen?

It seems that 99% of the world has allergies to pollen, and I am the only 1% that has NO allergies.

Why are so many people, and even animals, allergic to pollen?

Feeling sick?   109warhawk   493   2   10tlala   11 years ago

If a person who has never been infected with the varicella-zoster virus comes in contact with a person who?

If a person who has never been infected with the varicella-zoster virus comes in contact with a person who?

has shingles, they will come down with...?

A. herpes labialis
B. shingles
C. chickenpox
D. infectious mononucleosis
E. herpes keratitis

Feeling sick?   109warhawk   1503   3   108316   11 years ago

Does a varicella shot hurt?

Does a varicella shot hurt?

I need a Varicella shot and I was wondering does it hurt, and where you do you get shot at?
Thanks.

Feeling sick?   109warhawk   779   08271989   11 years ago

Taking daily acyclovir for genital herpes, does birth control still work?

Taking daily acyclovir for genital herpes, does birth control still work?

I started takin daily acyclovir 200mg (script at wal-mart) and I just got back on birth control (ortho try..whatever..) so I know that birth control doesn't work with antibiotics.. so does my birth control going to cooperate with this daily suppressive therapy for genital herpes?

Feeling sick?   10kwong   557   4   firebucks74   11 years ago

What can you take when allergic to tylenol, ibuprofen, and naproxen and you have Chondrosarcoma?

What can you take when allergic to tylenol, ibuprofen, and naproxen and you have Chondrosarcoma?

My finace has Chondrosarcoma in his spine and he is allergic to tylenol, ibuprofen, and naproxen. Is there anything out there that he can ask his doctor for, for pain? He's tried tramadol and it really didn't do anything for him. The cancer is located close to his spinal cord and he says he is worried that if it is removed he will be paralyzed for life and refuses to go through that

Feeling sick?   10skim   1154   2   10684   11 years ago

What is the functional role of interferon and other natural antimicrobial proteins in overcoming pathogens?

What is the functional role of interferon and other natural antimicrobial proteins in overcoming pathogens?

What is the functional role of interferon and other natural antimicrobial proteins in overcoming pathogens?

Feeling sick?   10skim   748   112233   11 years ago

Where is blood pressure the lowest, (art, vein, cap, etc), +where is blood velocity the lowest?its mcat? type?

Where is blood pressure the lowest, (art, vein, cap, etc), +where is blood velocity the lowest?its mcat? type?

I was wondering where the blood pressure is the lowest in the circulatory system, would it be the pulmonary artery, veins, capillaries? also where would blood velocity be the lowest? thanks!
on an aamc test (old MCAT) it said that veins have lower BP then capillaries...

Academic Guidance   10skim   20684   3   007   11 years ago

where can i get free or low cost titers,mmr, varicella vaccine?

where can i get free or low cost titers,mmr, varicella vaccine?

where can i get free or low cost titers,mmr, varicella vaccine?

Feeling sick?   1101   1129   10skim   11 years ago

How can i cure allergic in different way without taking any medicine ?

How can i cure allergic in different way without taking any medicine ?

How can i treat allergic without taking any medicine because i am also allergic to any kind of medicine , is there anyway to cure allergic in a natral way like hot water or scrubbing salt , or anything that way ?

Feeling sick?   110791   344   08271989   11 years ago

Has anyone heard of interferon treatment causing the onset of delayed PTSD?

Has anyone heard of interferon treatment causing the onset of delayed PTSD?

Has anyone heard of interferon treatment causing the onset of delayed PTSD?

Feeling sick?   11111111   453   02bchallenged   11 years ago

For CHICKENPOX, HOW long would the blistering and scabbing stages last if i drank acyclovir?

For CHICKENPOX, HOW long would the blistering and scabbing stages last if i drank acyclovir?

I broke out in blisters on sunday and today is monday. I drink 4 pills of acyclovir everyday (btw, do i still drink it when i'm in the scabbing stage?)  As for all the other variables like diet, i'm a perfectly healthy person. So when will i enter the crusting or scabbing stage (where i'm not considered contagious)?  How long does that stage last?

Feeling sick?   11111111   458   onemustfall!   11 years ago

is it realistic to have a laparoscopy on monday and start interferon shots (hepc treatment)three days later.?

is it realistic to have a laparoscopy on monday and start interferon shots (hepc treatment)three days later.?

is it realistic to have a laparoscopy on monday and start interferon shots (hepc treatment)three days later.?

Feeling sick?   111222   392   123456789   11 years ago

How can I get acyclovir without a prescription?

How can I get acyclovir without a prescription?

I have a cold sore that is about to pop out, and I want to "nip it in the bud" but I can't visit my doctor because I have no insurance, and it would be costly. Is there any way to get it without a prescription, he gave it to me before, and it went away within 2 days. Please help me!

Feeling sick?   111222   384   firefighter61   11 years ago

I take the MCAT in a few months. How did you prepare for it? Can you give me a few tips and pointers? Thank yo

I take the MCAT in a few months. How did you prepare for it? Can you give me a few tips and pointers? Thank yo

I take the MCAT in a few months. How did you prepare for it? Can you give me a few tips and pointers? Thank yo

Academic Guidance   112233   536   5   10skim   11 years ago

How long can it take a rash due to allergic reactions to cats to heal?

How long can it take a rash due to allergic reactions to cats to heal?

My kid's doctor refuses to run allergy tests. He broke out in a blistery rash that looks like poison ivy, and it lasted a month. We suspected he might be allergic to cats, and was exposed about 12 hours before breaking out, and was around them for 5 days and then once we came home it took a month for him to totally heal despite being on prednisone. Can it take up to a month for a ch

Feeling sick?   11askaggs   476   07altima07   11 years ago

If you have a degree in philosophy, and ace your MCAT's can you get into Medical School?

If you have a degree in philosophy, and ace your MCAT's can you get into Medical School?

I've had a great awakening in what I want to do with my life, become a Surgeon! I will do another 4 years of undergraduate as Pre-Med if I have too. But do I?

Academic Guidance   11briderk   523   3   123456789   11 years ago

When are they coming out with the 2009 editions of the MCAT study books? Should I buy the 2008 ones?

When are they coming out with the 2009 editions of the MCAT study books? Should I buy the 2008 ones?

When are they coming out with the 2009 editions of the MCAT study books? Should I buy the 2008 ones?

Academic Guidance   11briderk   350   08271989   11 years ago

Are there prep classes for the MCAT, and are they worth it?

Are there prep classes for the MCAT, and are they worth it?

I'm planning to go to medical school and I want to get the highest score I can on the MCATs. Are there prep classes for this and where can they be taken? Are they expensive and are they worth it or not?

Academic Guidance   11vizzinim   489   4   1108   11 years ago

Where can I get AAMC practice tests for the MCAT for free?

Where can I get AAMC practice tests for the MCAT for free?

Where can I get AAMC practice tests for the MCAT for free?

Academic Guidance   11vizzinim   1534   3   liz77   11 years ago

Has anyone had a good turnout by taking peg interferon for Hep C?

Has anyone had a good turnout by taking peg interferon for Hep C?

I have a close friend who has Hep C and she has had now for about 6 years. Her doctor keeps telling her she doesnt need the interferon, but her regular doctor thinks she should. Her liver biopsy came back and its just eating away at her liver, so meaning it is chronic. Does anyone know or have had any symptoms related to the Peg-interferon?
She is a single mother of 3 kids and she w

Feeling sick?   12   395   3   1001232580   11 years ago

Do I have to take the MCAT?

Do I have to take the MCAT?

I have been dreading the MCAT since I decided I might want to go to Med School.  I am most worried about the fact that I have not taken a biology class since 2003 and I may be a bit rusty.  However, I received the biology award at graduation and I have always done very well in bio.  MUST I take the MCAT?  Would it be beneficial?  Might it be a hinderance?

Academic Guidance   12009   447   5   108779   11 years ago

what are the symptoms or side effects to interferon treatment?

what are the symptoms or side effects to interferon treatment?

what are the symptoms or side effects to interferon treatment?

Feeling sick?   12174145   436   1023ersin   11 years ago

Does one need lots of sleep when on interferon?

Does one need lots of sleep when on interferon?

My mom has Hep C and is very restless. She gets about 8 hours of sleep per night, but is very dizzy and tired during the day. What can be done to increase the amout of energy she has. She tried making vegetable/fruit juices, exercising to increase number of endorphins, and simply moving around a lot. She says it makes her feel better when she is active but I think that she still nee

Feeling sick?   123   647   hatimhanif   11 years ago

Are you or anyone you know on Interferon shots for cancer?

Are you or anyone you know on Interferon shots for cancer?

My Dad just finsied up his year long treatments of Interferon for his  Melenoma.  He goes for his PET scan this month. And I am hopeful for the best of news!

Has anyone been on Interferon? My Dad has triple the amount an average person would get. And I just wonder what your results of taking it were? Was it good? Did it work?

Feeling sick?   123   507   098741   11 years ago

whats the best kind of diet for someone on interferon?

whats the best kind of diet for someone on interferon?

someone i know is on interferon treatment as well as ribivarin, effexor, xanax and a migraine med. she gets bad nausea and i want to know what foods she should eat and which she should avoid.

Feeling sick?   1234   402   2   10sodhih   11 years ago

How long should it take to get a diagnosis after admission to hospital?

How long should it take to get a diagnosis after admission to hospital?

My mother has been in the hospital for a week and we were wondering how long it should take to get a diagnosis from biopsy after fluid in lung gave no conclusive diagnosis.

Feeling sick?   1234   586   2   1chocolate12   11 years ago

I'm having problems with my immune system and my blood since taking Interferon/Ribavirin - who should I go to?

I'm having problems with my immune system and my blood since taking Interferon/Ribavirin - who should I go to?

I had Hep C and took Interferon/Ribavirin for 10 mos. The Hep C is gone but I haven't been well one day since - I have serious problems with my immune system and my blood - what would you suggest?

Feeling sick?   12345   364   2   12   11 years ago

What is the diagnosis of a sore tooth pulsation caused when walking?

What is the diagnosis of a sore tooth pulsation caused when walking?

Anytime I walk, the pain suddenly worsens in my top second premolar tooth. I do need fillings in some teeth but waited 6 months now I'm beginning to feel this. What is the likely diagnosis?

Feeling sick?   123456   510   1c3y   11 years ago