Definition
Allergies occur when the body's immune system overreacts to a foreign object or substance such as pollen, bee venom or fur. The immune system produces proteins called IgE antibodies. These antibodies protect the body from objects or unwanted substances that can make you sick or cause infection.
Allergies can cause symptoms that are visible on the skin, sinuses, respiratory, or digestive system. Severity of an allergy varies in each person and can occur from usual irritation to anaphylaxis - a state of emergency, life-threatening. If the allergy is not curable, some types of treatment can help relieve allergy symptoms.
symptom
Allergy symptoms that arise depending on the particles that cause allergies, and may affect the airway, sinuses and nose, skin and digestive system. In many cases, allergic reactions that interfere irritating but it is mild symptoms. Severe allergic reactions can be dangerous because it involves organ system in the body. In some severe cases, allergies can trigger life-threatening reactions such as anaphylaxis.
Hay fever, also called allergic rhinitis, can cause:
• Nasal congestion
• wet nose and itchy
• itchy eyes, watery, and swelling (conjunctivitis)
Atopic dermatitis, allergic skin reactions, also called eczema, can cause:
• Itchy Skin
• Skin reddening
• Exfoliation
Food allergy / food allergies can cause:
• Itching in the mouth
• Swelling of the lips, tongue, face or throat
• Hives (itchy with red spots or swelling)
• Anaphylaxis
Insect sting allergy / insect sting allergy can cause:
• Swelling (edema) in the sting
• Itching or hives (itchy with red spots or swelling) in the whole body
• Coughing, chest tightness, or shortness of breath
Drug allergy / allergy medications can cause:
• Hives (itchy with red spots or swelling)
• Itchy Skin
• skin rash
• Swelling of the face
• Breathing becomes short
• Anaphylaxis
anaphylaxis
Some types of allergies, including allergies to foods and insect stings, can trigger a severe reaction or also called anaphylaxis. This reaction involves multiple organ systems. Signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis include:
• Loss of consciousness
• The feeling of floating
• Shortness of breath severe
• The pulse is rapid and weak
• skin rash
• Nausea and vomiting
• Swelling in the airways which can clog the airway
Causes & Risk Factors
cause
Allergy begins when the immune system reacts abnormally to a substance that is harmful to the body. The immune system then produces antibodies that always memperingatan the existence of allergen particles. When you are exposed to the allergen again this antibody to release a number of chemicals, such as histamine, which causes allergy symptoms.
Which includes allergy triggers are:
• wind-borne allergens, such as pollen, animal dander, dust and mold
• Certain foods, especially peanuts, tree nuts, wheat, soy, fish, shellfish, eggs and milk
• insect sting like a bee or wasp sting
• Drugs, such as penicillin or penicillin-based antibiotics.
• sap or other substances that you touch, which can cause skin reactions.
risk factors
Will increase the risk of developing allergies to you if:
• Have a family history of asthma or allergies. Will increase the risk of allergies to you if you have family members with asthma or allergies such as hay fever, hives or eczema.
• In childhood. Although you may be exposed to allergies because of something at any age, basically children are more susceptible to allergies than adults.
• Have asthma or allergies. Having asthma can increase the risk of developing allergies. Also if they have allergies because something will cause allergy to other things.
prevention
Prevent allergies depending on the type of allergy you have. In general it can do the following actions:
• Avoid known triggers. If you are taking medication to treat your allergy symptoms, you are still required to avoid triggers. In general allergens are wind-borne allergens outdoors, at home or at work, and certain foods, insect or drugs. Some allergic reactions triggered or aggravated by extreme temperatures or feelings of stress.
• Keep your daily life. When trying to identify clearly what the cause or aggravate your allergy symptoms, try to look back at all the activity you are doing. Record when allergy symptoms occur, and wrote what may be helpful. It can help you and your doctor to identify allergens and the best steps to prevent and treat your allergies.
• Use the marker bracelet. If you have experienced a severe allergic reaction. Bracelet (or necklace) marker will tell others that you have a case of a serious allergic reaction, and when it happens of course you are not able to tell other people what happened to you. With the bracelet then other people will be able to easily find out.
Allergies occur when the body's immune system overreacts to a foreign object or substance such as pollen, bee venom or fur. The immune system produces proteins called IgE antibodies. These antibodies protect the body from objects or unwanted substances that can make you sick or cause infection.
Allergies can cause symptoms that are visible on the skin, sinuses, respiratory, or digestive system. Severity of an allergy varies in each person and can occur from usual irritation to anaphylaxis - a state of emergency, life-threatening. If the allergy is not curable, some types of treatment can help relieve allergy symptoms.
symptom
Allergy symptoms that arise depending on the particles that cause allergies, and may affect the airway, sinuses and nose, skin and digestive system. In many cases, allergic reactions that interfere irritating but it is mild symptoms. Severe allergic reactions can be dangerous because it involves organ system in the body. In some severe cases, allergies can trigger life-threatening reactions such as anaphylaxis.
Hay fever, also called allergic rhinitis, can cause:
• Nasal congestion
• wet nose and itchy
• itchy eyes, watery, and swelling (conjunctivitis)
Atopic dermatitis, allergic skin reactions, also called eczema, can cause:
• Itchy Skin
• Skin reddening
• Exfoliation
Food allergy / food allergies can cause:
• Itching in the mouth
• Swelling of the lips, tongue, face or throat
• Hives (itchy with red spots or swelling)
• Anaphylaxis
Insect sting allergy / insect sting allergy can cause:
• Swelling (edema) in the sting
• Itching or hives (itchy with red spots or swelling) in the whole body
• Coughing, chest tightness, or shortness of breath
Drug allergy / allergy medications can cause:
• Hives (itchy with red spots or swelling)
• Itchy Skin
• skin rash
• Swelling of the face
• Breathing becomes short
• Anaphylaxis
anaphylaxis
Some types of allergies, including allergies to foods and insect stings, can trigger a severe reaction or also called anaphylaxis. This reaction involves multiple organ systems. Signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis include:
• Loss of consciousness
• The feeling of floating
• Shortness of breath severe
• The pulse is rapid and weak
• skin rash
• Nausea and vomiting
• Swelling in the airways which can clog the airway
Causes & Risk Factors
cause
Allergy begins when the immune system reacts abnormally to a substance that is harmful to the body. The immune system then produces antibodies that always memperingatan the existence of allergen particles. When you are exposed to the allergen again this antibody to release a number of chemicals, such as histamine, which causes allergy symptoms.
Which includes allergy triggers are:
• wind-borne allergens, such as pollen, animal dander, dust and mold
• Certain foods, especially peanuts, tree nuts, wheat, soy, fish, shellfish, eggs and milk
• insect sting like a bee or wasp sting
• Drugs, such as penicillin or penicillin-based antibiotics.
• sap or other substances that you touch, which can cause skin reactions.
risk factors
Will increase the risk of developing allergies to you if:
• Have a family history of asthma or allergies. Will increase the risk of allergies to you if you have family members with asthma or allergies such as hay fever, hives or eczema.
• In childhood. Although you may be exposed to allergies because of something at any age, basically children are more susceptible to allergies than adults.
• Have asthma or allergies. Having asthma can increase the risk of developing allergies. Also if they have allergies because something will cause allergy to other things.
prevention
Prevent allergies depending on the type of allergy you have. In general it can do the following actions:
• Avoid known triggers. If you are taking medication to treat your allergy symptoms, you are still required to avoid triggers. In general allergens are wind-borne allergens outdoors, at home or at work, and certain foods, insect or drugs. Some allergic reactions triggered or aggravated by extreme temperatures or feelings of stress.
• Keep your daily life. When trying to identify clearly what the cause or aggravate your allergy symptoms, try to look back at all the activity you are doing. Record when allergy symptoms occur, and wrote what may be helpful. It can help you and your doctor to identify allergens and the best steps to prevent and treat your allergies.
• Use the marker bracelet. If you have experienced a severe allergic reaction. Bracelet (or necklace) marker will tell others that you have a case of a serious allergic reaction, and when it happens of course you are not able to tell other people what happened to you. With the bracelet then other people will be able to easily find out.
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