Will my reactions get more severe

I am severely allergic to a large number of things, strawberries and various industrial chemicals in everyday use in lots of public buildings. It is a bit of a lottery everytime I go out and about and I have to constantly be aware when I am out and about. My question is as my sister died of an anaphalactic shock, is it likely that my reactions wil continue to become more severe as I get older.

[Dr_Aparna]

Hi,
There is no such thing as allergy getting worse with age.Allergies are your body's way of reacting to perceived threats in your environment. When the body is exposed to a substance you are allergic to, called a trigger or allergen, your immune system tries to fight off the assault by producing an antibody called immunoglobulin E (IgE). The problem is, these antibodies cause your cells to release proteins called histamines, which in turn can cause itching, swelling, runny eyes or nose, or, in more severe cases, problems with swallowing and breathing.
The first step is to try minimizing your exposure to the substances that trigger your allergies, such as pollen, mold, and animal dander. If that doesn't help, talk to your primary care doctor about medication options. He or she may recommend over-the-counter medications such as Benadryl (diphenhydramine) or Claritin (loratadine), or prescription medicines such as a daily nasal steroid, such as Flonase (fluticasone), Rhinocort AQ (budesonide), Nasonex (mometasone furoate), or Beconase (beclomethasone), or a leukotriene inhibitor, such as Singulair (montelukast sodium). If your symptoms aren't responding after a number of therapies, it would be wise to consult an allergist who can help identify what you're allergic to and how best to treat your case. Often, the sooner you start treatment, the easier it will be to improve your condition.
Your doctor will consider allergy shots if your symptoms don't seem to respond well to medication or if you have year-round allergies and prefer not to be on medication all the time. Medications can control symptoms, but allergy shots -- if they work in your case -- are a more lasting solution.
In any case be prepared to handle an anaphylaxis situation if it ever arises.You could discuss this with your doctor.
ref:http://www.myonlinewellness.com/topic/allergy

[crystalfresh]

I can only speak for the people I know personally. My allergies weren't so bad a few years ago then started to get really bad. My dads allergies were really bad as a kid and now as an adult their not so bad. I can't answer your question but My body went through some allergy changes when I was exposed to more allergens more often. My allergies got intolerable so I started allergy shots which did wonders to help me over time.

If you are susceptible to an anaphalactic reaction you should talk to your doctor about carrying rescue meds. I carry a bunch of meds with me to self medicate including eppi pens. On the onset of any allergic reaction I take meds to head it off right away before it gets life threatening. That's why I carry them all with me. You should always carry an antihistamine on you. A few small pills. I carried benedryl gel pills on me for years in case I got stung.

[fergygreen]

Thankyou for your helpful advice. I do carry epipens about with me and also take daily antihistamines as prescribed by my GP.