What is an allergy? Is an allergy communicable?

Answer 1

http://www.answers.com/allergy?cat=health

They are not communicable.

Answer 2

Thanks. Is asthma communicable?

Answer 3

No. Asthma is not communicable. It's usually a form of allergy.

Answer 4

Thanks. Adios.

Answer 5

Which disease causes extra mucus to be produced? Asthma or Allergy or both?

Answer 6

Allergies take many different forms -- runny nose, asthma, dermatitis, and others. The runny nose, sometimes called "hay fever" produces extra mucus.

Answer 7

Can asthma or allergies be treated w/ medication?

Answer 8

They can't be cured, but the symptoms can be controlled with medication.

Answer 9

Thnxs. Dat helps. Do u mean treated w/ medication? Can allergies be treated w/ medication too?

Answer 10

Yes, absolutely. Most allergies respond to over-the-counter antihistamines; in more severe cases, prescriptions from a medical doctor will ease the symptoms.