Allergies, Their Causes Symptoms and Treatment

Allergies are very common in this day and age and the cause can be very hard to define without medical tests.

On this page we briefly describe common symptoms and causes followed by links to our full articles on this subject, each links opens a new window showing the full article.

One of the most common health conditions in our modern society. There are thousands of triggers that can add fuel to the fire of an allergy. They come in different shapes and sizes and affect individuals in many different ways.

This occurs when your body has an adverse reaction to a foreign substance. It can erupt as a skin inflammation, sinus congestion, and respiratory symptoms. Your body believes that a certain substance you have come in contact with is harmful. It perceives this as a foreign body and forms histamines against the unknown substance.

This can be the result of different triggers. One example is food. Food can be suspected when one consumes a food that quickly results in gas, bloating, and diarrhea. It can be more severe with swelling of the face, lips, and throat. This type of swelling closes the airway and can send a person into anaphylactic shock. This type of shock can be fatal.

Another type involves your nasal passages. This can be referred to as seasonal. When the pollen or mold count in your environment increases, your nasal tracts act up. This usually consist of itchy red eyes and a runny nose. Very often accompanied by sneezing and wheezing as well.

Another type involves your skin. When you are allergic to something your skin can form hives and become inflamed. For some people, the inflammation is a chronic condition known as eczema. You can also have contact dermatitis. Your skin has formed a adverse reaction to certain fabrics in your clothing.

Nickel and wool are common offenders in contact dermatitis. Avoid wearing costume jewelry that contains nickel. Wash clothes thoroughly in a hypoallergenic laundry detergent such as Dreft.

You can also form an allergy to skin and environmental irritants. These irritants are the potent chemicals that are found in cleaning products. If a skin irritant is the major reason then eliminating the use of that chemical can greatly benefit your situation. If eliminating the chemical is not possible then you can wear safety gear such as latex gloves.

A-Z:

Air Purifiers Can Help
An air purifier is necessary to remove outside allergens that have snuck into your home. Dust and pollen are key culprits....more

Allergy Asthma
Is an inhaler for asthma part of your daily routine? Does your asthma flare up when you eat certain foods or enter environments filled with pollen?....more

Bedding Choice For Allergy Sufferers It is one of the steps you can take to catch more restful z’s. Having a good night’s rest is priceless. Stop those dust mites dead in their tracks....more

Benadryl
What types of Benadryl allergy products are available? Benadryl currently offers eight main products for adults....more

Cats
Do you sneeze the moment a cat walks into the room? Does your ankle itch after a cat has rubbed up against your skin?....more

Dairy Foods
Most individuals produce enough lactase naturally to help digest dairy products. However, individuals with a dairy allergy are not so lucky....more

Doctors and Allergists
You can try to treat your symptoms with over the counter medications. While these medications may alleviate general symptoms they may not give you full relief....more

Dogs
Dog allergies are interesting in that you can be allergic to all types of dogs or only certain breeds....more

Dog Food
Does your dog constantly scratch at his face? Does he have a skin infection that is itchy and flaky? Does he have several bowel movements in day? If so, your dog may be suffering from a dog food allergy.

Drugs and Medicines
When considering taking drugs and medicines for allergies it is important to note that they do have side effects....more

Dust
What are some precautions you can take to fight against a dust allergy?....more

Dust Mites
Dust mites thrive in the carpets, furniture, and bedding in our homes....more

Eye Symptoms
Are your eyes itchy, red, and irritated? Itchy, red eyes can be the result of many different situations....more

Foods
The smell of peanut butter and nuts can set some individuals into anaphylactic shock....more

Gluten
Examples of foods that contain wheat and gluten include: breads, cookies, cakes, crackers cereals, and pasta. As you notice many of these products are processed foods....more

Headaches
Allergy headaches can grow from congestion as well as irritation from blowing your nose too hard and too often. Your sinus passages can become inflamed.... more

Iodine
Have you had surgery recently and had a reaction to the iodine used imaging tests?....more

Mattress Covers
Did you know that your mattress can be a breeding ground for dust mites?....more

Medicine
If you have severe allergies you can see your doctor for allergy shots....more

Mold
Mold requires the absence of light in order to grow. Mold release its spores into the air during the nighttime dark hours. This may be a reason why you wake up at 3 o’clock in the morning....more

Nasal
Do you sneeze more when you step outside? Maybe you are mowing your lawn and pieces of loose grass fly up in your face. Does this cause you to sneeze?....more

Nickel
It is time for a night out on the town. You put on your little black dress, heels, and jewelry....more

Nuts
The new girl begins to feel sick and goes into a state of shock. The teacher runs over and realizes that the new student is experiencing an extreme allergic reaction....more

Pets
You are in the market for a new pet. You are deciding between a cat and a dog. Which one should you choose? Plus, which breed should you choose?....more

Relief From Symptoms
The wonderful news is that there are several allergy relief medications available today and more to come in the future....more

Remedies
If you are a chronic victim of the distressing effects then it’s high time you found an effective remedy. There are several medications available on the market....more

Shellfish
Be careful when eating fried foods as well because the oil may have shellfish parts in it. Also be weary of eating food that has been prepared in the same dish or touches the shellfish on a plate....more

Sinus
Are your sinuses plugged up the minute spring rolls around? Do your sinus symptoms wax and wane with the different season?....more

Skin
If you suspect that your detergent may to be blame then try a gentle, hypoallergenic detergent such as Dreft detergent....more

Soy Allergy
You realize that these effects started when soy and soy products were introduced into your baby’s diet....more

Tests
Tests, along with an assessment of symptoms, can pinpoint the specific allergen....more

Yeast
Do you feel fatigued most of the time? Do your muscles ache even after light exercise? Do you crave sugary foods and carbohydrates such as bagels and candy?....more

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