Allergic TipsSymptoms
for Allergies
Airborne allergens like pollen or dust
can cause sneezing, itchy nose and/or
throat, nasal congestion, and coughing;
this is known as allergic rhinitis. These
symptoms are often accompanied by itchy,
water, and/or red eyes, which is called
allergic conjunctivitis or when dark circles
are present around the reddened eyes,
called allergic “shiners”.
These symptoms can range from minor or
major seasonal annoyances to ear-round
problems. If they occur with wheezing
and shortness of breath, the allergy may
have progressed to become asthma, which
can be a serious condition. In children
with food allergies, some develop an itchy
mouth and throat when food is ingested. |
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Others develop a rash or nausea and vomiting
or diarrhea, as the body attempts to flush
out the irritant.
Other common allergic symptoms of allergic
food reactions are hives, runny nose,
and in more severe cases, shortness of
breath. Severity of food allergies and
when they develop depends on the quantity
of his sensitivity to the food. Common
foods that may cause allergies include
cow’s milk, soya, egg, wheat, seafood,
tree-nuts (such as walnuts and pistachios),
and peanuts. Peanuts are one of the most
severe food allergens. Severe symptoms
or reactions to any allergen require immediate
medical attention. Fortunately, severe
or life-threatening allergies occur only.
Spring
Spring or early summer is traditionally
the season when allergies come, because
of a new growth on trees and weeds in
addition, people, who are allergic to
pollens are also sensitive to dust mites,
animal dander (tiny skin flaks shed by
animals), and fungi, which lurk indoors
in any season. In a modern city like Chandigarh,
the incidence of allergies, especially
the nasal allergy is very high during
spring, summer and even year round you
can meet a score of people violently sneezing,
helplessly.
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Tips for
allergies
Some tips to
deal with a common cold
Better get your additional vitamin C by
drinking orange, grapefruit, and other
juices. Sucking on zinc lozenges can cut
colds short, to an average of four days.
Zinc can also dramatically reduce symptoms
such as a dry irritated throat. But zinc
can be toxic in large doses. Keep yourself
well protected against cold weather, do
not show-off as brave/youthful/strong
by exposing to cold.
By use of salted warm water for gargling,
relieve an irritated throat; morning,
noon, and night or whenever it huts most.
Taking a steamy shower can help clear
congestion. Inhale steam to fight cold.
Urticaria
Urticaria are red, itchy, swollen areas
of the skin that can range in size and
appear anywhere on the body. 25% of our
population would have experienced an episode
of skin allergy at least once in their
lives.
More about childhood asthma
Some children with asthma may have repeated
or perpetual attacks of coughing, wheezing
and shortness of breath, which may be
very serious. The air passages swell,
become inflamed, and fill with mucus,
making breathing difficult. Many asthma
attacks occur when children get respiratory
infections, including infection caused
by common cold viruses. Attacks can also
be precipitated by common factors e.g.
cigarette smoke, stress, strenuous exercise,
weather conditions, including cold, wind,
or rainy days, allergies to animals, dust,
pollen or mold, indoor air pollutants,
such as paint, cleansing materials, chemicals
or outdoor air pollutants, such as ozone.
Pregnant women, like others with asthma,
should avoid asthma triggers, including
specific allergens such as house dust
mites and animal fur and animal-secretions
and irritants such as cigarette smoke
or any other smoke or fume. Once pregnancy
is established in an asthmatic, it would
be essential to remain under supervision
of one’s physician. He will prescribe
asthma and allergy medications that are
appropriate to use during pregnancy, and
will continue to ensure that your treatment
is effective without side effects.
Can I suffer from occupational Asthma
Occupational Asthma has become the most
prevalent work-related lung disease among
the industrial works or slum-dwellers,
because of fast deterioration of the environment
you can be one of them. However, the exact
proportion of newly diagnosed cases of
asthma in adults due to occupational exposure
is unknown. Upto 15% of asthma occupational
allergies varies within individual industries,
e.g. in the detergent industry, inhalation
of particular enzyme used to produce washing
powders has led to the development employees
in the printing profession, unto 50% of
employees experience respiratory symptoms.
Isocyanides are chemicals that are widely
used in many industries, including spray
painting, insulation installation, and
in manufacturing plastics, rubber and
foam, these chemicals can cause asthma
in 10% of exposed workers.
Allergens
Allergies play a role in many cases of
occupational asthma. This type of asthma
generally develops only after months or
years of exposure to a work-related substance. |
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