| The word allergy is derived from the Greek words | | | | reactions in many peoples are through the insect |
| "allos" it generally refers to an altered reaction. An | | | | bites. Environmental allergens, they are the most |
| allergy is an abnormal immune system reaction | | | | common allergens. Some examples of Environmental |
| against a normal harmless substance. A nonallergic | | | | allergens that can cause allergies in people are dust |
| person would have no reaction to this substance, but | | | | mites mold spores; animal hackles and spore from |
| when you are allergic to something, your body | | | | grass, and trees. Some medicines are also cause of |
| recognizes the foreign substance and reacts by | | | | allergic reactions. Chemicals which are used in the |
| releasing chemicals which cause allergy symptoms. | | | | cosmetics and detergents are also causes of allergy. |
| Some examples, by which the substances cause | | | | Avoid allergy causes |
| allergic reactions, are certain foods, dust, plant pollen, | | | | Avoidance can help protect people against nonfood |
| molds or medicines. Allergic reaction affects on a | | | | or chemical allergens. Some tips are here |
| person's eyes, nose, throat, lungs, skin, or | | | | - You should keep clean your family pets and keep |
| gastrointestinal tract. In an attempt to protect the | | | | them out of your bedroom. |
| body, the immune system produces antibodies to | | | | - Remove the heavy curtains, carpets and other |
| that substance. | | | | items which allow dust to accumulate. |
| Common allergy causes | | | | - If you are allergic to mold then avoid the moist |
| Hereditary is the main cause of allergy. If parents | | | | areas such as basements. Keep your bathrooms and |
| have affected by allergy then children may also | | | | other mold areas clean and dry. |
| affected by it. But it is not necessary that you will | | | | - If you affected by environmental allergens, keep |
| definitely get it. | | | | windows closed when pollen season's at its peak and |
| Foods that people are most commonly allergic to are | | | | change your cloths after being outdoors. |
| milk and other dairy products, eggs, wheat, soy, | | | | - If you are affected by dust mites use special |
| peanuts and tree nuts, and seafood. Some food | | | | covers to seal pillows and pads. If you feel that you |
| allergies can be serious; many symptoms are like an | | | | might have an allergy you must consult to an allergist, |
| itchy rash, a close nose, and food poisoning. Allergy | | | | a person who specializes in allergy treatment. |