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When your body responds to something typically safe, such pollen, dust, or animal fur, you have an allergy. While the symptoms may not be severe for everyone, they might be very dangerous for others.
Most people do not have a reaction when they are first exposed to an allergy. The immune system frequently takes some time to become sensitive to the allergy.
The immune system eventually picks up on the allergen and remembers it. As it accomplishes this, it begins to produce antibodies that will attack it when exposed. Sensitization is the term for this accumulation.
Seasonal allergies do exist. For instance, around April and May, when there is a larger concentration of grass and tree pollen in the air, hay fever symptoms can reach their height. As the pollen count increases, a person can have a worse reaction. A wet spring can encourage accelerated plant growth and develop mold, resulting in symptoms that persist far into the fall.
Risk Factors or Determinants
If a person is under the age of 18 or has a personal or family history of allergies or asthma, their chance of developing allergies may be increased.
Given that cesarean birth prevents exposure to the mother's microbiome during labor, some researchers have hypothesized that those who undergo the procedure may also be at an increased risk of allergies.
Things that bring allergies and their Symptoms
Inflammation and irritation result from an allergic reaction. The type of allergen will, however, affect the specific symptoms. For instance, allergic reactions might affect the nose, eyes, sinus cavities, skin, intestines, and nasal passages.
1. Dust
* Runny nose
* Blocked nose
* Itchy eyes and nose
* Swollen and watery eyes
* Cough
2. Food.
* Diarrhea
* Itchiness in the mouth
* Vomiting
* Swollen tongue
* Swelling of the lips
* Swelling of the face
* Swelling of throat
* Stomach cramps
* Shortness of breath
3. Medication
* Wheezing
* Itchiness
* Swelling of the tongue
* Swelling of lips and face
* Rash
4. Stings from insects.
* Itchy skin
* Wheezing
* Restlessness
* Skin rashes
* Dizziness
5. Animal fur.
* Hives
* Rashes
* Conjunctivitis i.e red,watery and itchy eyes
* Asthma
* Rhinitis
How To Diagnose Allergies
A person's doctor can assist them in determining what is causing the reaction if they think they might have an allergy.
The person should be prepared to describe any symptoms they have seen, when and how often they occur, what appears to be the reason, any family history of allergies, and whether or not other members of the household react similarly.
The physician might advise certain tests or refer the patient to a specialist. Here are some of the tests the patient may go through
1. Testing on the skin.
A doctor will prick the skin with a tiny amount of a potential allergy during a skin prick test. A person may develop an allergy if their skin reacts by turning red, itching, or swollen.
2. Blood tests.
Blood tests check the immune system's Immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibody levels to particular allergens.
3. Patch tests.
A doctor may apply a metal disc containing a tiny amount of a potential allergen to a patient's back to screen. After 48 hours, they'll check again for a skin reaction, and then again after two days.
How To Treatment Allergies
Although avoiding the allergen is the best course of action for managing an allergy, this is not always practicable. Medical care is beneficial in these circumstances.
Drugs can also help a person control the symptoms of an allergic reaction, but they cannot treat an allergy. There are numerous over-the-counter remedies. However, a person should consult a pharmacist or doctor before taking a drug.
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