| e average, a person could experience several allergic | | | | Allergies treatment is a big factor to those who have |
| reactions to one or more things. This happens when | | | | allergies. For one, it would be less bothersome for |
| we breathe in something that is usually harmless and | | | | them if they have relief from their symptoms. Having |
| our immune system (the body's barrier against | | | | itchy eyes and a runny nose is not exactly a recipe |
| viruses and bacteria) classifies it as harmful and | | | | for a happy day. Having it for three consecutive days |
| attacks. These are the allergens that we need to | | | | is already a burden, what more if it extends to more |
| avoid exposure to. The hard part is, it is difficult to | | | | than that? The symptoms also get worse during |
| avoid allergens if we don't know specifically what we | | | | different seasons. It is important to know what to |
| are allergic to. Much harder still, allergens are | | | | do and prevent it from occurring before the season |
| everywhere. They can be in the form of plant pollens | | | | changes. |
| from trees, grasses, and weeds, dust mites, animal | | | | To be diagnosed accurately, check with your |
| dander, cockroaches, mold, chemicals, and so forth. It | | | | physician and let him help you determine which |
| makes it thrice as hard to avoid because pollen and | | | | particles you are allergic to. For all the |
| mold may become airborne and can travel easily for | | | | over-the-counter-medications, which includes the |
| miles. | | | | anti-histamine medications, that is available in the |
| Those affected with allergic rhinitis, also called nasal | | | | market to provide symptomatic relief, still the best |
| allergy, pollinosis, or hay fever is commonly caused by | | | | way to treat the allergic rhinitis is to avoid exposure |
| plant pollens. Some weeds depend on the wind for | | | | to allergens. It is also the most cost-effective way in |
| cross-pollination than insects to produce seasonal | | | | managing allergies. It is best to remove pets from |
| allergies. This makes allergies hard to avoid. Allergies | | | | the house to avoid animal dander, staying indoors |
| symptoms are a result of the release of histamine, a | | | | when there are high pollen counts, control dust mites |
| very important protein in the body which mediates | | | | by using plastic-lined covers for mattress and pillows, |
| inflammation and is involved in many reactions. Here | | | | and remove any that could absorb minute particles of |
| are the common symptoms that you may | | | | dust such as stuff toys, carpets and drapes. Allergies |
| experience: itchy, puffy, and watery eyes, stuffy | | | | treatment may include over-the-counter medications |
| nose, sneezing, coughing, decreased sense of smell, | | | | for symptomatic relief and shot for uncontrollable |
| headache, and wheezing. This makes it very | | | | symptoms or unavoidable allergens (or those present |
| bothersome as aside from these, one can experience | | | | all throughout the year). |
| shortness of breath because the airways become | | | | Do not be afraid to have your allergies checked. You |
| constricted as the body's response to the allergens. | | | | have nothing to lose but a lot to gain. It is important |
| Should the immune system over activate and not be | | | | that you know what you are allergic to so you could |
| treated, it may result to complications and | | | | have better prevention. Enjoy life without the burden |
| life-threatening situations. Relief of symptoms is a | | | | of allergies symptoms! |
| must! | | | | |