‘Allergies’

The Symptoms for Allergy Sufferers

Saturday, July 31st, 2010

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What are the symptoms that allergy sufferers?

The pollen allergy rhinitis seasonal produce. Symptoms vary from patient to patient but, generally, are characterized by sneezing a lot and have congestion, itching or fluid in the nose. His eyes may also have itching, burning, swelling or be watery. Other signs are itchy throat and cough. You can also have their ears plugged or diminish the sense of taste or smell. Sudden changes in temperature, smoke snuff and environmental pollution can worsen this allergy.

Some people have more severe symptoms as they are, in addition to the above, headaches, irritability, insomnia, sneezing and watery eyes. Sometimes you notice shortness of breath and wheezing with breathing.

Symptoms of food allergy: urticaria, eczema, swelling of lips, hands, feet, shock, and atopic dermatitis. The most common symptoms in children are diarrhea, abdominal pain and vomiting.

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Recommendations to Prevent Allergies

Monday, July 26th, 2010

allergies preventionCan I prevent allergies. What recommendations could give us a better way to address them?

The doctor after examining the patient, perform a physical examination and knowing your medical history and family history, you can perform a series of tests such as skin test.

The skin test and allergic skin test involves applying a series of known substances that often cause allergies. Are injected through a lance to a few millimeters below the skin.

Each substance is inoculated separately in order to see which of them is what causes the allergic reaction. After spending 15-20 minutes there is skin to see what red zone.

When it comes to other substances such as certain foods or medications, should be subject the patient to an induction to the reaction under medical supervision.

For prevention we first have to identify the factors that cause allergies and try to avoid them. If this does nothing, either because insufficient or because you can not avoid or reduce the contact, the physician may administer a drug treatment with antihistamines and / or corticosteroids. Another option is allergy vaccine.

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Causes and Reaction of Allergies

Thursday, July 22nd, 2010

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If you feel itchy eyes, sneezing more than usual and have welts on the body … Most likely you are suffering from the dreaded allergy, an enemy who attacks us with more force when the spring begins.

What are allergies, what causes them?

An allergy is an overreaction of the body to a substance perceived as a harmful agent. The human body contains a number of components, cells and proteins that are responsible to defend when attacked by foreign agents. These components form the immune system.

Sometimes agents are considered harmful to the body, are not dangerous but that is as perceived by the defense system. When these agents come into contact with the body produces an exaggerated response that causes the symptoms of allergies. Substances that can cause this type of allergy are many but the most common are pollen, certain foods, medicines, etc.

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The top 10 of the world’s weirdest allergies

Wednesday, June 30th, 2010

kind of allergiesIn recent years the incidence of allergies has grown exponentially and continues to grow. The appearance of intolerance to certain elements is becoming more frequent and even a few years ago was detected at an early age, it is now common to find in adults and even elderly.

The allergy has become a global scourge that afflicts both young and old profoundly affecting the quality of life of its victims. The statistics are alarming, only in Europe and North America more than 50 million people suffering from allergies and it is estimated that by 2015 one in two people to suffer, so allergists concern has focused on prevention of them.

An allergy is defined as the hypersensitivity of an organism to a particular substance to be inhaled, ingested or touched, causes reactions ranging from excessive itching or irritation to more severe symptoms.
The top 10 of the world’s most bizarre allergy

There are widely known as allergic rhinitis, allergic conjunctivitis, asthma or certain food allergies to eggs or milk. However, there is another group of strange or unusual allergies, such as those described in the top 10 world’s rarest allergies, published on the Internet web site Health.com.

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The air we breathe

Sunday, June 27th, 2010

fresh airThe air we breathe carries many particles of different types and sizes. Some large particles may settle on the walls and furniture of his house. Other large particles are separated from the air through the nose and mouth when you inhale. The smaller particles are sucked deep into the lungs.

Some particles found in air originating from the interior. Others are carried in the outside air. Foreign particles to enter your home through windows, doors and heating systems.

For most people, the particles found in the indoor air do not cause any problem. But people with allergic symptoms, including asthma, may have problems in his household.

Triggers of Asthma and Allergies:
If you or someone you know have allergic symptoms or asthma, are sensitive to triggers, which include the airborne particles. These triggers can initiate a reaction in your lungs and other parts of your body. The triggers can be found indoors or outdoors. They can be simple things like:
The air we breathe

Cold air.
Snuff smoke and wood smoke.
Perfume, paint, aerosol products for hair, or different scents or strong fumes.
Allergens (particles that cause allergies) such like dust mites, pollen, mold, pollution and waste and animal dander (which is made up of tiny scales or particles that emerge from the hair, feathers or skin) of any pet.
The common cold, flu or other respiratory illnesses.

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How to detect respiratory allergy

Thursday, June 24th, 2010

respiratory allergyThe protocol for diagnosis of respiratory allergy tests include three classes. The objective is to identify in a timely manner which elements and / or environments that causes allergy.

The tests are based on the placement of allergens in the patient who has or has not reaction, which can manifest as a rash. The next step is to measure what the effect is stronger.

The tests performed are:

• Princk: Consists of a series of punctures in the skin, where allergens are placed and expected reaction.

• Scarification: This consists of a series of scratches on his back in which allergens are placed and then the reaction is expected.

• skin test involves putting an intradermal injection with allergy-causing substances and the reaction is expected.

Once the diagnosis if the allergen element is something which can be dispensed, appropriate action is taken, for example: do not use wool, not live with cats, etc.

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Allergies to Insect Stings

Monday, June 21st, 2010

insect stingsThere are several types of reactions after insect bites, sometimes with similar clinical manifestations, so it is good to know poderlas differentiate apply appropriate treatment to each type of reaction.

The reactions can be divided into three groups:

Not immune.
Immunologic.
No defined mechanism.

January. Immunological reactions:

They are tissue responses to venom components with a high power drug and enzyme. Usually these reactions occur between 24 and 48 hours after the bite. They are presented with a swelling around the site of the bite of an internal diameter of 10 cm., Pain more or less strong depending on the site of the bite (higher in the limbs). Reactions can be local or systemic mild.
Treatment is symptomatic with measures such as cold compresses, antihistamines, and anti-inflammatory.

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Drug allergies and their causes

Saturday, June 12th, 2010

Drug allergiesUnnecessary use of drugs or abuse in their intake, especially in the treatment of respiratory diseases, causes most allergies to drugs, say experts at the “International Symposium Allergy Drugs” held in Logroño.

According to the allergist said Joaquín Martín Lazarus, the method to avoid an allergy or adverse drug reaction is to take only strictly necessary, as directed by the doctor as to route of administration, dosage, frequency and length of treatment. ”

“In case of any adverse reactions or unusual symptoms should clear up any doubts with your doctor or pharmacist, not to create uncertainty in future treatments or to avoid further reactions,” he said.

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