Allergy Information
The more you Know the better off you will be
Allergy Information is important to know even if you don't think you have allergies right now. Do you get colds often or perhaps its allergies? Allergy Information is the greatest tool you have in fighting allergies.
Do you get colds often or perhaps its allergies? Maybe you have flu symptoms but no fever. You may even find you have the sniffles after biting into a piece of your favorite pie. You may not have a cold at all … in fact … the chances are much higher you suffer from allergies.
Do you find you are consistently reaching for the Allergy Medicine? There are thousands of people living everyday with what most consider “common” allergies. These include allergies to substances other than food. Most of these allergies stem from exposure to environmental irritants, including indoor and outdoor “pollutants” and even natural or organic products in nature.
Allergies are our immune system kicking into high gear. They are our body’s way
of fighting off what the body perceives to be “foreign” offenders. Typically, an Allergy occurs when the body over-responds to a substance one would normally consider benign or harmless. You can have an allergy to just about anything, Though some objects and irritants more commonly cause allergic symptoms than Others.
Consider, for example, pollen. Pollen is a natural substance produced by budding plants, flowers and tress. For some, pollen is nothing more than a nuisance or a sign that spring is on the horizon. For others however, pollen can bring on a host of unwelcome symptoms, including:
- Itchy or watery eyes
- Sneezing
- Persistent runny nose
- Sinus congestion
- Respiratory problems including asthma or wheezing
- Coughing
- Hives
- Hay fever
- Nausea, or
- Vomiting
In severe circumstances, allergies can produce a life-threatening, anaphylactic reaction. Are you prepared to take action in the event you experience the unexpected? Typically anaphylaxis occurs in a small percentage of the population that is consistently re-exposed to allergens they are
extremely sensitive to. Other symptoms of anaphylaxis may include heart palpitations or low blood pressure and fluid in the lungs. Many people lose consciousness. Some allergens are more likely to produce this type of reaction than others, including:
- Stings or bites from insects.
- Consumption of certain foods, including shellfish or peanuts.
- Use of medications including antibiotics or sulfa drugs in some patients.
- Exposure to latex, and
- Certain vaccines, including those containing egg proteins.
According to the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network, the eight most common food allergies, which account for 90% of the food allergies in the United States, are:
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