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Allergies occur when the immune system has an abnormal reaction to a particular substance. These substances are known as allergens. It is estimated that nearly fifty million people are affected and suffer from allergy symptoms. The question still remains as to why certain individuals are affected while others are not.
Allergies seem to run in families and are passed down from the parents to their children. When one parent is allergic, the child has a fifty percent chance of becoming allergic as well. When both parents have allergies, the percentage jumps to seventy five percent.
There are three types of symptoms. These include mild, moderate, and severe. Learning the different types will determine how severe your symptoms are and whether or not to seek medical attention.
Mild Allergy Symptoms Include:
•Itchy, watery eyes
•Runny nose
•Coughing
•Sneezing
•Congestion
•Rash
Moderate Allergy Symptoms Include:
•Difficulty Breathing
•Hives or itchiness
Severe Allergy Symptoms (Anaphylaxis) Include:
•Difficulty breathing or swallowing to due swelling
•Cramps
•Pain in the abdomen
•Diarrhea
•Vomiting
The most common allergens include pollen, dust, mold, and pet dander. Pollen from trees usually affects a person during the spring. Pollen that occurs during the summer is usually caused from weeds and grass. Those who suffer from symptoms during the fall are prone to ragweed allergies.
Dust contains many allergens. Dust mites are one of them. These tiny little creatures survive on dead skin cells and are found inside mattresses, sheets and bedspreads, carpets, and furniture covered with fabric.
Mold is a type of allergen that is found in damp areas such bathrooms and basements. It is also found outside of the home where rotting wood, mulch, or a compost heap resides. Symptoms are worse when the air is humid or damp.
Animal dander contains a type of protein that is found inside the skin, saliva, and urine. Cats and dogs are the most common. When the animal is handled, an allergic reaction occurs. The dander is also found in house dust which if handled, can also cause symptoms to show.
While some allergy symptoms may appear harmless, others may become life threatening. Talk with your physician if you feel as though you suffer from allergies. There are a variety of medications on the market that can provide relief and help with discomfort.
What else can I help you with?
What medications are suitable for allergy control?
Allergic rhinitis results in symptoms of sneezing, congestion, and a runny nose. However, you can control these symptoms with medicine and by avoiding the things that cause them (allergens). If you are allergic to indoor allergens, such as dust mites, animal dander, and mold, you can take some simple steps to get them out of your house.
What is the definition Of Allergy?
An allergy is an immune system response to a foreign substance that is typically harmless to others, such as pollen, certain foods, or pet dander. This response can cause symptoms like sneezing, itching, or congestion.
What are the symptoms of airborne allergies?
Airborne allergens cause the sneezing, runny nose, and itchy, bloodshot eyes of hay fever (allergic rhinitis ). Airborne allergens can also affect the lining of the lungs, causing asthma, or conjunctivitis (pink eye).
Will oil enamel paint cause allergy symptoms?
yes
How does the body defend itself against allergens in the movie?
The body defends itself against allergens by producing antibodies called immunoglobulin E (IgE) that bind to the allergen. This triggers the release of inflammatory chemicals, such as histamine, which cause allergy symptoms like itching, swelling, and mucus production. Antihistamines can help reduce these symptoms by blocking the effects of histamine.
What is the main cause of hay fever symptoms, including fever?
The main cause of hay fever symptoms, including fever, is the body's immune response to allergens such as pollen. When these allergens are inhaled, the immune system overreacts and releases chemicals that lead to symptoms like sneezing, runny nose, and fever.
When your house is infested with mold what are the health symptoms?
When a home is infested with mold can cause respiratory symptoms. Other symptoms that are common are allergy like symptoms of itchy eyes and runny nose.
Anyone ever get flu like symptoms from poison oak sumac rash?
It's not common for poison oak to cause flu symptoms. However, it can cause allergy symptoms which can appear similar to those of a flu.
What are the medicines that block the action of the body chemical histamine which can cause allergy symptoms?
These medicines are called Antihistamines.
Does any food help your nose from running?
It is possible to eat something to which you have an allergy. It could cause sinus symptoms. However, there is no specific food that can stop sinus symptoms.
What are the symptoms of an eye allergy?
Allergies may affect the eyes when they strike and the main symptoms of an allergy irritating one's eyes is an itchy, bloodshot eye. There may be mild redness right through to severe swelling that may cause one's eye to release discharge.
What are class 4 allergy symptoms?
There are four different classes of proteins in wheat that can cause allergies: albumin, globulin, gliadin and gluten. Any of them can cause an allergic reaction.
