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The Key Details About Various Allergies
ALLERGY SYMPTOMS EXPLAINED
The most common symptoms include runny nose, sneezing, wheezing, itchy
eyes, and skin rashes. The type of allergen and the manner of exposure
contribute to the type of symptoms an individual experiences.
E.G., dermatitis may occur when a person accidentally applies lotion which
contains chemicals he is allergic to, or he may experience vomiting if he eats
food he is allergic to, or he may have difficulty of breathing if he inhales
pollen on the air. Some allergies are inherited. You are atopic when this
occurs. Girls are less likely to inherit allergy. On the contrary, babies who
are born light in weight are more prone to develop inherited allergy. Allergic
reactions may vary from mild to severe.
There are cases that are life threatening. This is referred to as anaphylaxis.
Anaphylaxis needs immediate medical intervention.
Poison Ivy Allergy Overview
Poison plants are infamous for eliciting caustic
effects upon contact with the skin. This
property is due to its oily and irritating sap
called urushiol. Skin contact with urushiol
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few hours or days after exposure. Exposure to urushoil need not be from
direct contact. Indirect contact through other objects covered with the sap is
possible.
The leaves, stems, and roots of a poison plant contain urushiol. Urushiol is
speedily absorbed into the skin. Setting poison plants on fire will facilitate
the inhalation of airborne urushiol. The inhalation of urushiol can cause an
extremely serious allergic reaction. The smoke of the burning plant irritates
the nasal passages, throat, and lungs. The climate in Alaska, Hawaii, and the
Southwest deserts do not provide optimal conditions for the growth of poison
plants.
Poison ivy vines are typical in the Eastern, Midwestern, and Southern areas
of the country. In the northern and western it exists as shrubs. When
identifying a poison plant, remember its characteristic three leaflet pattern.
Determining if a plant is indeed poison sumac involves the identification of a
woody shrub. The stem of this shrub should have around 7 to 13 leaves
arranged in pairs for it to be poison sumac. A dangling bundle of green
berries can be seen in poison sumac. Red, upright berry clusters generally
grow on harmless sumac. Poison sumac prefers to inhabit wet and swampy
habitats.
Sulfite Allergy Guide
Sulfites, a group of sulfur-based compounds, may be
added to food as enhancers and preservatives. The
Food and Drug Administration has given an estimate
of 1 in 100 individuals who have sensitivity to sulfites.
Sulfite sensitivity develops at any time of life. The
exact cause for this is still unknown even today.
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mild to severe. The US Food and Drug Administration imposed a ban on the
use of sulfites on food that are to be eaten raw. Sulfites used in the
manufacture of food MUST be listed on the product label. Nowadays, sulfites
are not used on most fresh foods. However, a variety of cooked and
processed foods may still contain sulfites. Wine and beer have naturally
occurring sulfites.
Avoidance is the only way to prevent sulfite sensitivity reactions. It is vital
that people with sulfite sensitivity read food labels before purchasing any
product. Refer to a chef or restaurant staff to inquire whether sulfites have
been added to your food.
Drug Allergy
One must be cautious in taking drugs because
some may cause adverse effects. Every
individual should be extra careful when
choosing drugs to take. Some drugs provide
clearly stated instruction. However, its side
effects may be hard to predict. There are only
minimal cases where a person suffers from
serious outcomes when attacked by an allergy.
However, experiencing several symptoms
simultaneously can make one's life really
miserable.
Compared with other medications, commonly used medications are more
likely to give allergic reactions. This is according to the experiences o most
patients. Anti-inflammatory drugs, penicillin, antibiotics in general, and
aspirin are just some of the medications that provide collateral effects. The
symptoms of an allergic response are achieved because of the involvement
of IGE. But, the intake of anti-inflammatory drugs along with penicillin may
give similar symptoms. Various types of drugs that give similar symptoms
like an allergic reaction are vancomycin, intravenous x-ray dyes, paclitaxel,
morphine and ACE inhibitors.

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Food Allergy Intolerance
A large part of the population is susceptible of having
food allergies or food intolerances. When a person is
allergic to something and is not aware of it, the
unpleasant reactions to certain food he eats will leave
him in wonder.
One thirds of individuals are saying that they actually
have food allergies or they just control their family diet
because a member of the family is believed to have acquired food allergy.
However, there are approximately 5% of children reported to have food
allergies. There are 4% of teens and adults who have acquired food
allergies.
There is a big difference between food intolerance and food allergy. The
misconception of the two affects the clinically proven prevalence of food
allergy and the perception of the public about this problem. A food allergy is
characterized by the body's hypersensitivity to a certain type of food. The
immune system releases histamine that causes an allergic response. The
immune system is responsible for the triggering of the allergic response to
food allergies but not in intolerance. For example, if a person is allergic to
milk, he experiences adverse reactions due to the ingestion of milk. On the
other hand, a person who is lactose intolerant experiences the inability to
digest or absorb milk.
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