Allergies

We have come across situations where some individuals suddenly start showing abnormal reactions like heavy sneezing, coughing, itching, watery eyes, nose and start getting rashes on the skin etc., whereas there are others in the group who are quite normal. These some individuals are showing symptoms of allergies wherein a body reacts differently to a seemingly ordinary situation. The substances which cause these allergies are called allergens and the body reacts when these allergens make contact through any of our sense organs. The most common of allergens are pollen dust, mites, animal fur, molds, certain plants and foods, bacteria, insect bites and seasonal factors like extreme heat and cold weather.

Not much is known as to why an allergy is caused and why only certain people get to suffer this condition. It could be running in the family and is inherited, but in majority of cases it is caused by sudden reactions. There is no age bar and there are cases where small babies who are normally breastfed develop baby food allergies. Allergies as such are not life threatening but do cause a lot of discomfort and affect our routine lives As part of treatment, doctors first conduct a skin test to find out what is the cause of the problem. Once it becomes known as to which substances the body is reacting to, the medicine is given accordingly.

The main methods of treatment of allergies are avoiding the allergens, medicines and lastly anti immune injections. The most common are the home remedies for allergies wherein we avoid the situations causing allergies at home. These include frequent washing and dusting of furniture, carpets, beddings to rid them of dust and mites. The face is to be covered with mask to prevent breathing in the dust. Use air conditioners and air filters to purify the air we breathe and also avoid keeping pets who can pollute the home.