An allergic reaction results when your immune system recognizes a harmless substance (such as a pollen grain) as a foreign invader and acts accordingly. The body responds and produces antibodies (IgE), which recognize and bind to the protein. This immune response is responsible for the allergic reaction.For example, in the case of a pollen allergy, your immune system will trigger sneezing to rid the body of the... Read more >
Symptoms of allergic reactions are often classified as "localized" or "generalized."Localized reactions occur in a particular spot on the body, such as a small rash.Generalized reactions occur to several bodily systems or to the entire body, such as anaphylaxis.If you believe you are suffering from allergies, a doctor can diagnose your specific allergy by reviewing your history of symptoms and, if necessary... Read more >
Asthma is a condition that often arises from allergies. More specifically, the respiratory problems that arise during an allergy-induced asthma attack usually occur because of an allergic reaction.Asthma that is triggered by allergens is called "allergic asthma." Allergic asthma is common and most easily treated by avoiding the particular allergen that triggers attacks. While avoidance of the allergen is the... Read more >
Strong evidence suggests a link between allergies and genetics. The evidence for genetic allergies lies in family histories of allergies and asthma as well as clinical studies of genetic allergy in twins. The situation, however, is neither clear nor obvious: most studies suggest we inherit an inclination toward getting allergies, rather than specific allergies themselves. The Allergic Response An allergy occurs... Read more >
When asked to define allergy symptoms, most people think of sneezing, sniffling and itchy eyes — the trademark features of "hay fever". In fact, many other types of allergy symptoms can affect the skin, lungs, eyes and other areas of the body.Allergy symptoms appear wherever the body releases histamine in response to an allergen. Most often, histamine is released in the skin, respiratory system or stomach... Read more >
Asthma is categorized as a chronic lung disease causing inflammation of the airways and breathing difficulty. Asthma affects more that 17 million Americans. An additional 26 million Americans have allergic rhinitis ("hay fever"). Asthma symptoms of include: difficulty breathing wheezing cough tightness in the chest. Asthma symptoms can be triggered by allergies, exercise, emotional stress, airborne... Read more >
According to the American Academy of Dermatology, the average American adult uses a minimum of seven cosmetic products everyday, including makeup, cologne, perfume, toothpaste and deodorant. The potential for allergies to cosmetic allergies is great, as is the demand for hypoallergenic cosmetics. Allergies and Cosmetics An allergy occurs when the body mistakes a normally harmless item as a threat. The body... Read more >
Do you have a runny nose that just won’t stop? Are you coughing and sneezing constantly, and feeling inexplicably tired during the day? While these are symptoms of the common cold, you may in fact have allergies. Numerous similarities between allergy symptoms and the common cold exist. This article will help you tell the difference between the two and put you on the road to the correct treatment... Read more >
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