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Dec. 3, 2012 -- People exposed to higher levels of certain germ- and weed-killing chemicals may also be more likely to develop food allergies , a new study shows.
The chemicals are called dichlorophenols (DCPs). They are created by the breakdown of common pesticides, including chlorinated chemicals used to purify drinking water. They also turn up in moth balls, air fresheners, deodorizer cakes in urinals, and certain herbicides sprayed on crops.
"They're quite common," says researcher Elina Jerschow, MD, an allergist at Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx, N.Y.
Doctors don't know why, but rates of food allergies are rising in the U.S. A 2008 study by the CDC found an 18% jump from 1997 to 2007.
Jerschow wondered if increased protection from germs might somehow be lowering the body's tolerance to foods.
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I am not a health care professional, but it could be the carpet and it could be the construction. Your best bet is to get to your doctor and share your symptoms and concerns.
New construction takes a long time for the dust to settle, and the fibers on the new carpet can stay with you and cause a reaction. Follow up with your doctor.View Thread

You really need to follow up with your doctor on this. Don't take any chances, see the doc and share your concerns and symptoms.
Here are some links to information on WebMD that I hope might help. Food Allergies Slideshow
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I am not an expert, and this is so complicated that anything from anyone here would just be guessing, and that is not what you want for your health.
Please follow up with your doctor and share you concerns and all your symptoms.
Here are some links to information on WebMD that I hope might help.
Food Allergies Slideshow
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I'm afraid anything would be a guess here.
Best to follow up and talk to the doctor about this.View Thread

This is a good question for your doctor, as he/she would know this answer for you best. Talk to the doctor, share your thoughts and concerns.View Thread

Oct. 5, 2012 -- Some natives of Louisville, Ky., needn't be surprised if they're sneezing while reading this article. Their city tops the list this year as the worst place to live in the U.S. for fall allergies .
To earn the No. 1 spot, Louisville received a "worse than average" rating for its pollen counts and allergy medication use by each patient. But it got a "better than average" rating for the number of allergy specialists available in the area.
Last year, Louisville placed sixth in this annual ranking of 100 metropolitan areas done by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA). In all, six Southern cities made the country's top 10. Sacramento, Calif., was named the best place for people with autumn allergies to live.
The rankings are based on an analysis of three key factors: pollen and mold scores during fall 2011, the number of allergy medications used by people with allergies last fall, and the number of board-certified allergists per 10,000 patients.
This year's 10 worst places for fall allergies are:
- Louisville, Ky.
- Wichita, Kan.
- Knoxville, Tenn.
- Jackson, Miss.
- McAllen, Texas
- Dayton, Ohio
- Oklahoma City, Okla.
- Memphis, Tenn.
- Madison, Wis.
- Baton Rouge, La.
- Sacramento, Calif.
- Portland, Ore.
- Stockton, Calif.
- Daytona Beach, Fla.
- San Francisco, Calif.

Please call your doctor and share you concerns and symptoms. It very well could be the Amoxicillin, but call the doc to be sure.
Here is some information I found for you. I hope you feel better soon.
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