- An abnormally high sensitivity to certain substances, such as pollens, foods, or microorganisms. Common indications of allergy may include sneezing, itching, and skin rashes.
- Informal. An adverse sentiment; antipathy: an allergy to cocktail parties.
July 8 around the world celebrated World Day against
allergy, which was first held in 2005 by the World Allergy Organization and the
World Organization for immunopathology.
Allergy is a condition of increased sensitivity of a living
organism in relation to a specific substance or substances (allergens) that
develops with repeated exposure to these substances. The physiological
mechanism of allergy is the formation of antibodies in the body, leading to a
decrease or increase its sensitivity. Allergy is manifested as severe
irritation of the mucous membranes, skin rash, general malaise and other
symptoms.
There are more than 20 kinds of various allergies.
Allergic reactions are diverse in manifestation and severity
of treatment. They are able to develop in different directions and involve
various organs and tissues of the body.
How do I find an allergy?
For the occurrence of allergy symptoms should be 2
conditions: the person must be a genetic predisposition, and should be exposed
to one or more allergens. Sneezing, nasal congestion and runny nose, itchy eyes
and skin - the most common allergy symptoms. However, all these symptoms may
have nothing in common with allergic reactions.
So how can we understand what really suffer from allergies?
Sneezing:
Sneezing - natural way for the body to get rid of irritating
substances (dust, sand, etc.) that are removed together with a small amount of
fluid secretion. In allergy, this reaction becomes exaggerated. Attacks of
sneezing lasts every day for no apparent reason, in the absence of the common
cold itself.
Bunged Up Nose:
When allergy mucosa in the nasal cavity becomes inflamed and
thickened, causing nasal congestion. This leads to disruption of the normal
drainage of mucus, or even completely blocking it. Attempts to blow his nose to
nothing lead, and only increase the nasal congestion.
Itching:
Allergy - a common cause of itching. Urticaria (hives) -
many small skin lesions, which can be anywhere on the body and face. Usually it
lasts a few days. Eczema appears on the face of early childhood. Itching at the
same time is so strong that it causes immense suffering to the child, sometimes
depriving him of sleep. It lasts disease for several years, with flare-ups and
periods of remission. Eczema can affect any area of the body.
Itchy eyes:
All we have to periodically wipe your eyes to remove the
speck or eyelash or a grain of sand. But as soon as the cause of irritation
persists, we no longer need to rub your eyes. However, if you are allergic, the
situation changes dramatically: itchy eyes there is no external cause, and
nothing can diminish it. This itching can last for weeks. The eyelids are
usually reddened and swollen.
How to avoid the onset of symptoms?
The best way to prevent the occurrence of an allergic
reaction, - to avoid exposure to the allergen, or at least reduce these pins to
a minimum. Sometimes it is very difficult and cumbersome, so is not always
possible to control allergy symptoms.
A person with an allergy to pollen should avoid walks in
nature, sports activities outdoors and stay on the street in the middle of the
day, when the air temperature is highest. The media is already in many cities
published forecasts flowering of various plants, so the most dangerous in terms
of exposure to pollen allergens days in advance and you can learn not to go at
this time on the street.
People with food allergies should avoid foods that cause
allergic reactions. But, unfortunately, we do not always know exactly what
ingredients are contained in a particular dish. Many people are allergic to
soy, which is found in many bakery and confectionery products. Peanuts and
peanut butter are also part of very many finished products on the shelves. If
you are allergic to any drug substance, your doctor will help you choose a safe
medication for you. For the majority of allergies the best prevention is to
control the environment and strict hygiene rules, especially in your bedroom.
Practical Advice:
Admit to your home with fresh air and sunshine and banish
dust. Cleaning in the bedroom should be carried out very often, also need to
constantly ventilate the room. It is important to regularly vacuum the floor,
carpets, curtains and all the surface of the mattress, in addition, it takes
time to dry the mattress in the sun from time to time. Linens, blankets and
stuffed toys should be periodically washed at a temperature of not less than 60
degrees C. Wool blankets, feather pillows and duvets should be replaced by products
made of synthetic fabrics. Ideally, it is desirable to remove from the bedroom
paintings, carpets, wool and fur and do not use heavy curtain fabrics and
curtains.
Reduce your exposure to animals. The best way to avoid
contact with pet allergies - find a new home for the animal. However, in most
cases the owners do not want and can not bear to part with your pet. If the
thought of parting is too heavy for you, try to minimize contact with
allergens, limiting the place of residence of the animal separate rooms, do not
let him into the bedroom. Every day, clean clothes from the wool damp cloth.
Reduce indoor humidity
Mould in a residential area is always the result of high
humidity, which is not always easy to control. Average vlagopoglatitelya often
not enough, and you may need professional help to install the control of
humidity in the house, which will provide the necessary waterproofing
foundations and walls.
Use special tools
It is important to know that the conventional vacuum cleaner
only removes a small portion of mites contained in the dust, so people
suffering from allergies, the following precautions should be observed.
There are special insecticide sprays, which periodically - 4
- 5 times a year - need to handle carpets and mattresses. Substances contained
in a spray kill mites. After treatment, the surface should be thoroughly vacuum
the carpet or mattress as dead mites cause allergies just as lively.
The food for the mites are tiny particles of our skin,
exfoliates while staying in bed. Special cases prevent the ingress of particles
into pillows and mattresses, thus limiting the number of living mites in them.
Self-medication allergies do not have to deal with, it is
necessary to see a specialist.
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